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  1. strumdatjag
    SI claims there is “minor snag” to Stewart trade, his med history.
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    Reports on SI that there is a “minor snag” holding up this trade, and that would be Dodger’s concern about Stewart’s health.
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    I know of one billionaire who cares a lot about others.
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    Bader and If the Twins trade for Dalton Rushing, they could include Christian Vasquez in the package. That gives the Dodgers a veteran back-up to.cover for the loss of Rushing. Rushing hasn’t hit much, so it’s arguably an improvement for this season. Vasquez is actually approaching the Mendoza line. NO, that’s going too far.
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    You are right. But now you need to promote the potential first Klingon player in MLB - Whorff.
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    DeBarge is hitter if the day. If he makes it to the Twins, he needs to be given Dan Ford’s nickname - Disco Kyle DeBarge. For those who do not remember or were nit born yet, DeBarge was a middling Disco Era group (and I didn’t even like disco music).
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    I’ve had this feeling before (The Minnesota Kicks, Disco in the 70s …). I think - Why should I be so critical when people are having fun? I thought the same about the Independent League St Paul Saints. I like the Harlem Globetrotters once every 25 years. I like Pro Wrestling. So, I’m not a no-fun dude But this baseball as sideshow to the sideshows simply annoys me.
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    I just saw a TV News segment on this team that dances between and during innings and has sing-alongs with the crowd. (There is some religious preaching too). The actual game is secondary. It will spread. At Twins games look for more “dance-offs”, maybe music playing while the players are playing (like the NBA) and a whole host of things to “attract more fans” (of course with massive commercial endorsements too). The Twins can keep Faith Formation Night, even though that was more fun when they had a Pagan (Emilio) on the team.
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    That is the correct take. This is about getting the team sold and putting the new owners in a position to be successful.
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    The blueprint is to sell intelligently in the best way to please the ultimate buyer of the team. That means a cheaper payroll, and a strong minor league system. In other words a cheap present and a promising future. Trade expiring contracts when offer is reasonable or even slightly unreasonable. Trade a top reliever (my choice is Duran) if the return is good. Acquire one catcher for 2026 if possible and a legitimate catching prospect or prospects.
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    Big point - Not a single catcher taken.
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    Minor league catching depth should be a priority. I’m less worried about 1B. Potential options at 1B include Julien, Lewis, Larnach and others who could be moved there.
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    Didn’t the Twins get Joe Ryan in return first Nelson Cruz’s expiring contract?
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    After SELLING - The Twins need ressonably (borderline unreasonably) to give as many young starters as many starts as possible.
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    Bring back the.Viking Chevrolet Guy and SELL SELL SELL. A stellar catching prospect should be at the top of the shopping list.
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    Catching depth throughout the organization needs to be addressed in the upcoming draft and if the Twins become sellers.
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    Castro is a free agent after this season. The Twins can sign him if they want him back. He is a talented and versatile player that a team could use before and during the playoffs. Bader had a very good year in 2021 for St Louis and is having a good one this year. But otherwise Bader has been a part-timer with a good glove and a below-mediocre to worse bat - trade! Martin and Keirsey can play CF if Buxton goes down. Since so many teams are eligible for the post-season, I expect France, Paddack, Castro, Bader and Coulombe are likely to net decent prospects in return. Of course, the Twins shouldn’t take bad offers, But at least expect good but belowTop 100 prospect level. The market will be good. Duran or Jax should net a high level prospect, and should be considered for a trade. Granted,if the Twins turn this 3 game winning streak into a 6 game streak, they move out of the Seller’s market.
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    Before the deadline - SELL (get something for Bader, Castro, Paddack, France, Coulombe). . Lower the payroll, in order to help to get the team sold. The minor league system will be boosted. Moreover, the new owners will be put in a position to reshape the team. While the team is up for sale, it is not likely to succeed.
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    You got it. Nishi.
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    I’m bringing a lot of sunscreen and wearing a Twins T-Shirt that punishes the team for bad playing (with the notoriously bad former Twin’s name on the back). Drinking more water than beer today.
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    SWR should move to the bullpen, and DFA Alcala. Louis Varland and Cole Sands are two former starters who have moved there.
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    What about Grant Balfour? After leaving the Twins, he overcame that unfortunate name to become a pretty good pitcher for several years.
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    The Twins can’t afford to put Lewis out at 3B on a daily basis until he gives some sign that he is turning it around. He hit a ball nicely last night. Let’s see if he can do that a little more consistently. But at this time, give him at bats in later innings in blow-out wins and losses, and spot starts. Consider that he may never make it back. That stuff happens in baseball.
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    Because, before the injury, an analyst in a national broadcast proclaimed that Matt Wallner was from “LAKE FOREST” (true!). Wallner will permanently remain in AAA to spare Forest Lake any further confusion.
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    The Twins will have tough choices to make when Buxton and Wallner return (and later Luke Keaschall). Deshawn Kiersey Jr. is the one obvious player to return to AAA. Then it gets more difficult. Right now, Kody Clemons stays and Jonah Bride is demoted. But Bride has played well. Carson McCusker has earned his promotion but may be demoted in this numbers crunch. The Twins depth is a good “problem” to have.
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