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  1. Eris
    The Twins biggest threat is themselves. Since August 1, on games they have won their BA with RISP is 0.375. On games they have lost their BA with RISP was 0.154.
  2. Eris
    This is one of the challenges associated with international signees. Rodriquez has been in the Twins system since July of 2019. The best option is to call him up to give him an opportunity. The Twins have given more 40 plate appearances each to 3 outfielders with negative WAR. (Outman, Roden and Wallner).
  3. Eris
    I would add to this that Jenkins doesn’t need to be added to the 40 man roster until next December. Adding him this year reduces flexibility for the off-season. The Twins have 5 pitchers on the 60 day IL.
  4. Eris
    The Twins hitters looked really helpless against Dobnak. Not sure if this says more about Dobnak or more about the Twins.
  5. Eris
    Defensively the team ranks near the bottom (28th using FanGraphs). There is really not much can be done in this regard with the current roster. Only the catchers and Kreidler are above average defensively.
  6. Eris
    It is also about execution. Gómez’s pitch caught way too much of the plate. The run expectancy with runners on 2nd and 3rd with one out is 0.887 and with the bases loaded and one out it is close to 1.5.
  7. Eris
    Quoted from the article. “The Minnesota Twins offense has been among baseball's best all season and currently leads the American League in runs scored.” Interesting in that both statements are true. I think this shows up because the Twins offense is more feast or famine and the averages hide these offensive inconsistencies. The Twins are 12-14 in 1 run games. The Twins are not losing games because of a high number of blown saves
  8. Eris
    If I am remembering correctly, Dobnak had some type of middle finger injury that affected his ability to throw his sinker.
  9. Eris
    I think part of the reason is members of the national media typically write for large market teams and their coverage tends to be favorable to “their” team. For example, Jon Heyman. One would not expect to see an article from him stating the GM of the Yankees really screwed up with their catching situation and will have to make a huge overpay in acquiring Ryan Jeffers to fix this. Instead you will find articles like because the Twins need to cut payroll or they can’t afford to sign him next year, Ryan Jeffers will be available on very favorable trade terms for your favorite teams World Series run. Buxton articles are similar—need to cut payroll and very favorable trade terms
  10. Eris
    JT Realmuto has an average pop time to 2B of 1.85 seconds. If Tinney’s 1.80 pop time is correct it would be elite.
  11. Eris
    Came across this article in the NY Post. Kerry Wood is pitching for the Savannah Bananas and has a trick pitch. Not sure this is the best place to post this, but I found the video fascinating. https://nypost.com/2026/07/26/sports/kerry-wood-throws-crazy-cool-trick-pitch-for-savannah-bananas/
  12. Eris
    This is really not new. The linked article is from August 2025. Article also indicates the the Twins wanted a major league outfielder—reports at the time was that this was Jarren Duran (who is having a horrible year). https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2025/08/02/red-sox-craig-breslow-twins-joe-ryan-offer/
  13. Eris
    “After last year's fire sale that shook up the roster,” Last year’s deadline moves involved trading relief pitchers and players on expiring contracts. Left untouched were the plethora of underperforming position players for which decisions will need to be made (e.g., Wallner, Lewis, possibly Lee and Martin). The Twins roster as currently constructed has only Jeffers and possibly Buxton who are above average both offensively and defensively. This is not the roster of a championship team.
  14. Eris
    Thank you for sharing this. What great second act of his life.
  15. Eris
    Lewis is not worth much in a trade and therefore he will have more value if he ever figures it out. According to FanGraphs he has 2 minor league options remaining so he doesn’t have to be moved unless there is a 40 man roster log jam.
  16. Eris
    “Too often, strong starts have unraveled late because the bullpen simply has not been able to protect leads with any consistency.” While I agree that the bullpen is bad. The Twins are 8th in MLB with the fewest blown saves (with 12 BS). The Dodgers have 11 BS. This suggests to me that the real problem is with the starting pitching losing games early. https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&lg=all&qual=y&type=0&season=2026&month=0&season1=2026&ind=0&stats=rel&team=0%2Cts&sortcol=12&sortdir=asc&pagenum=1
  17. Eris
    “If the Twins do decide to buy, they'll undoubtedly lean on one of baseball's deepest farm systems to acquire immediate help.” I guess deepest can mean more than one thing—for example depth without excellence. FanGraphs has the Twins farm system ranked 13th which I will interpret as average.
  18. Eris
    I understand your point, however the players voting for the agreement are the same ones who will benefit the most from an immediate increase in salary floor.
  19. Eris
    Not sure that Roden should be the player to go go when Buxton returns. Based on performance it should be Gray. If needed, Lee could play short for a few games. He won’t do any worse than Gray. At one point there was also a discussion of Roden playing 1B. Also, other than his first day back, Roden has not done that great but he deserves an opportunity.
  20. Eris
    A number of the players mentioned (Fedko, Outman, Keirsey) were rostered to have a viable backup in CF. In recent times they have tried Clemens, Kreidler, and now Keaschall. Not sure how Clemens and Keaschall rate in CF. Kreidler seems close to an average CF.
  21. Eris
    One of the few players the Twins have who are above average defensively and Clemens can achieve this at multiple positions.
  22. Eris
    One item that I find encouraging is that after rearranging the defensive chairs, the Twins might have a close to average defense instead of close to the leagues worst. As the team is currently positioned, only Larnach in LF, Gray at SS and possibly Lee at 3B are clearly below average defenders. Kreidler needs to be at SS and Gray needs to go. From the opening day roster, only Larnach, Buxton and Martin and the catchers are playing their expected positions. I don’t remember a Twins team with such a significant rearrangement in positioning.
  23. Eris
    There is a difference between not willing (lack of effort or poor attitude) and not able (puts in effort but the results are just not enough).
  24. Eris
    While I agree that the Varland trade looked bad at the time and looks worse now and also seemed unnecessary as he is not a free agent until 2031. Are the 2026 Twins W/L record worse because of the trade. The Twins staff has 55 holds (5th most, tied with Atlanta and the LA Dodgers). They have 24 saves (12th tied with the Athletics, Toronto has 28 which is 4th). Blown saves the Twins have 11 (14th in MLB, tied with Toronto). Cleveland has 8 BS (4th in MLB). To me these numbers don't jump out as bad and it seems unlikely that the Twins would be in first place in the Central with Varland. All data is from Fangraphs. In terms of the glut of left-handed hitting outfielders that we have been reading about for years on TD, that also needs qualifying. What the Twins do not have is left-handed hitting outfielders who have demonstrated that they can hit MLB pitching and play good defense and are durable. I am not sure if Alan Roden is a solution. He has also been hurt at a time when he most likely would have had an opportunity with the Twins.
  25. Eris
    1 for 12 with RISP and 14 K. Not going to win many games with those stats.
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