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  1. High heat
    I am a big Wallner fan! He is getting better at putting the ball in play which is huge while still hitting the ball hard. Be glad to see him take over RF everyday in 25. Still hoping they can trade for Bob Seymour from the Rays to platoon at 1B. Put up similar # to Wallner at AAA and huge exit velo #s. And fits our budget constraints.
  2. High heat
    Well I think this is the bin we are shopping in. If they think he can be a back up catcher I guess it provides a floor if they trade Vasquez or Jeffers.
  3. High heat
    It’s not at all a lose lose. We already have Correa under contract, it’s a spent cost. The problem with baseball is that the teams with month have figured out that they are only competing with the other 6 teams who have $ and every mother organization is just a feeder team. Why would they spend prospect capital or future star when they can just wait till free agency. Baseball finances are broken at this point but until things change Correa contract is a sunk cost let’s enjoy his play while we have him and hope some pieces around him play above there contract worth.
  4. High heat
    As sad as it sounds with current payroll Joey Gallo looks like the best fit (would take a million dollar maybe 2) The best defensively and lefty bat to platoon with Miranda. Letting Julien prove it and learn 1B in the minors. Polar bear, Santana, Turner, Rizzo are all signing for more then 5 or 6 million. Unless the market all drys up and someone’s left out in the cold come late February.
  5. High heat
    I actually don’t think this is a bad idea for a million or 2 if there is some adjustments you saw and can see. Our hitting coach was I’m Baltimore with him if they were previously working on something. ButI’m guessing he is going to get a bigger deal elsewhere based on the current market we’re seeing. Sadly these are the guys we are going to be shopping for in the scratch and dent pile. When guys like Kepler are getting 10 million and we have next to nothing to spend. Jimenez signing would also give you flexibility to move guys like Miranda or Larnach in trades for valuable pieces.
  6. High heat
    I like Santana better but I don’t believe we have the financial budget to afford either. I was actually surprised we didn’t take a 1B in the rule 5. Maybe we will trade for a league minimum guy who can come in and compete.
  7. High heat
    I’m sure the Pohlads could have put that 66 Million in there pockets the past 2 seasons! Instead of having to stand in the food shelf line just to get by.
  8. High heat
    I think what we have found out lately is the difference in offensive production needed from 3B to 1B down the defensive spectrum. If Amick can play a solid 3B the bar for a good bat at 3B is much different. I thought when they drafted him they weren’t sure he could stick at 3B and would likely need to move to 1B. Hopefully his athleticism suprised and playing a good big league 3B isn’t out of the question.
  9. High heat
    He might be a nice bullpen piece, Twins must see something like they can add a couple MPH moving to the bullpen and restructure the pitch mix. Reminds me a lot of Alcala. I thought they would go 1B but maybe they like Miranda and Julien at 1B more then I think.
  10. High heat
    Totally agree with you! They have other bullpen pieces and outfielders who are very similar profiles to what you would get in the rule 5. What they don’t have is a 1B. If they have next to zero dollars to spend this offseason it would make sense to bring in a firstbaseman platoon with Miranda or even make him available for trade and let Julien hit and work out defensively at 1B. Its a low cost option to bring some competition into ST at the least and cost to next to nothing if it doesn’t work out.
  11. High heat
    I think there is a better chance we call and resign Michael A Taylor. He is probably more in our price range.
  12. High heat
    I am an advocate of moving Larnach only because he should have value. He also has not been able to stay healthy or productive for long stretches in his career. he is entering arbitration so if he put up good numbers as he did in ‘24 he gets expensive quickly and he can only play LF/DH.
  13. High heat
    I think Paddack and Larnach get packaged together for a bullpen piece and a prospect. I think Castro gets moved for a prospect package. A cheap 1B and COF signed for cheap. LF becomes a rotation of Martin, Helman Kersey and addition until Erod is ready.
  14. High heat
    I could see them moving Jeffers and keep Vázquez. Jeffers has much more trade value and will likely get much more expensive after this season. I could also see them moving Castro and getting pieces back for a 1 yr player would you got a ton of value out of from a minor league signing.
  15. High heat
    I could see the Twins looking at Bob Seymour 1B from the Rays. Has similar profile to Matt Wallner and similar # at AAA. Big Lefty with massive exit velo numbers. A lot of swing and miss to his game like Wallner, but if can make enough load contact.
  16. High heat
    I have to agree with you. I think Kersey replaces Margot role and Helman replaces the Farmer role for a league minimum. If they find other replacements maybe things change.
  17. High heat
    The only thing at the Winter meetings I’m interested in is the rule 5 draft. Do the Twins select someone? With the payroll situation do they think it’s the cheapest way to add a 1B option or RH outfielder or Long man? Things you can usually find in the rule 5. There might be ground work set but recently not a lot of actual moves have come out during the winter meetings.
  18. High heat
    Correct which is what would make them appealing and carry significant value to the team you are trading them too. People forget that you have to trade value you get equal value in return.
  19. High heat
    If you’re able to get a solid position player in a package. (You do have to give something good to get something good) and then can sign a solid controllable starter I think that’s a solid plan.
  20. High heat
    If we end up trading Padack and maybe one of the you Starters (SWR,Zebby,Festa) you could sign him to a multi year deal. I do like Sandoval with no financial resources and no immediate need at SP I don’t think it will happen.
  21. High heat
    Raya will be the only one protected. If they protect Olivar they must really believe he can be a true catcher going forward (I’m not in that camp based on the limited innings behind the plate the Organization has been willing to play him) Kal’ia Rosario might be a guy who gets drafted but would be hard pressed to stay on a major league roster for an entire season with his lack of defensive chops, high K rate and limited experience in the high minors. (Played ok in the AFL but nothing special). Will Holland might be an interested 40 man stash. Heard great things about his defense, speed and if the bat is a late development you might have something!
  22. High heat
    I don’t think Castro is a bad trade candidate but I wouldn’t trade him to just dump salary. Of you can get a helpful piece to help I’m 25 or a good future piece sure. Castro brings a lot of value in versitility, the Twins dont utilize his best position much and his best asset in the SB. He was clearly hurt the second half of the yr and grinder it out. I think teams could view him as a starting 2B with options to move around the diamond as needed. 1 yr 6.5 million isn’t a bad # even for the twins.
  23. High heat
    Varland should be handed a MLB reliever spot and let him work up or down the bullpen pecking order. Canterino moved the bullpen if he looks good in spring can earn a spot. No need to waste bullets in AAA, he is just like Brock Stewart. Prielipp should go to AA and start. Can keep him on an inning limit. After mid season if he is healthy and effective you can think about moving him to the bullpen to the the major league club.
  24. High heat
    I don’t get how he is #10? Still far away from the majors, not gaudy #s, difficult projecting body type, poor athleticism at a corner OF spot. How doesn’t Rosario profile better? Atleast has BP power and a big arm and has atleast played at AAA and in the AZ fall league. I’m not even a Rosario believer. Looks like we got sold on a pretty worthless package for Polanco
  25. High heat
    I like the high upside LHP. Rosario is very interesting, the Ks and lack of serviceable defense is scary. But a big arm and power from the right side can be useful. Hope he is in Saint Paul quickly would like to be able to get a better look before passing to much judgement.
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