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  1. High heat
    Twins organization is going to have to thin out the upper minors at the deadline. Have a log jam of COF and utility “prospects” in there mid 20s. Going to have to find a spot for them or move on to make space and ABs for prospects to move
  2. High heat
    Gotta find a way to get 3 more win in the next 6 games. 5–4 road trip would be a big win.
  3. High heat
    The Twins are going to have to make some decisions on MLB/AAA outfielders soon before ERod can go to AAA. Is Larnach a big league starter? What value to Margot have, time to cut your losses. Is Kersey a big league 4th outfielder? Or just a AAAA player. Whats the deal with Walner at 26 is he in the same boat as Larnach. My opinion is to cut ties with Margot use the spot for Kersey. Larnach has less then a month to prove he is atleast better then Kersey and Martin before time to send him down and probably out of the organization. ERod is a full yr in the minors left. Would like to see it at AAA though. See if he is the Kepler replacement in’ 25.
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    What are the chances that one of Kiriloff Santana or Larnach are healthy and playing well in a month when Lewis is back? I would say pretty slim. I know everyone try’s to look at the roster on paper but if the first month has taught us anything just throw your plan out the window. Your roster is 50players deep. (Your entire 40 man + 10 or more of non roster guys who can hopefully contribute).
  5. High heat
    Farmer and Castro will likely spit time at 3B. Farmer will still get time at 2B and Castro will still get time in LF. Julian will likely get more time in the lineup against lefty’s.
  6. High heat
    To everyone who didn’t want to pay Farmer! He fills in nicely for few weeks while Royce gets healthy! Where will Willi Castro get playing time!? Oh wait him and Farmer have 3rd after opening day
  7. High heat
    I like to see the faith in Wallner. He must be working on something specific and Twins are ok with the poor number knowing he is working on it. Larnach doesn’t have much left in the organization. Whether he was going to fail anywhere or organizationally failed him is unknown but probably deserves a chance elsewhere. Miranda gets healthy and can figure out a bit of plate disappoint he will be fine. Glad to see all the utility guys still in camp. Wa hoping to see Chris Williams a bit more behind the plate but I think that has sailed.
  8. High heat
    I think the shift ban helped Kepler a lot even if it was just between the ears. He has always had a good ability to put the ball in play. Before I think he was trying to place it in play and lead to a lot of soft contact to LF and up the middle. Last year second half I think he felt more comfortable just hitting the ball hard through the hole and it turned into more hits and extra base hits.
  9. High heat
    Ryan seems to be a constant tinkerer adding a Sinker down and in playing off the fastball up can get you some nice ground balls double plays and out of innings without having to get deep in count all the time which is where he struggled with hanging pitches.
  10. High heat
    You still have a month before he is needed. I think they will be going with 4 in the rotation and a long man. DeSclafani on IL to start the year getting 2 starts in St. Paul. It becomes a discussion if by next week he hasn’t taken the mound or has a set back. Did we by damaged goods and we have to talk about Varland taking his spot out of the gate.
  11. High heat
    Wallner might be that good. He looks to have a plan at the plate and listening to him talk he seems very self aware and aware of how pitchers want to attack him. Depending on Buxton health atleast early in the year Wallner will likely face RHP 90+ percent of the time and get pinch hit and run for late in games with Margot and spell by him against LH SP. As far as Wallners defense have I seen something different? I thought he looked ok in LF especially not playing there much. An offseason to prepare and ST to get used to LF I think he will be decent. A healthy season at the pace he played last year puts him close to a 40HR guy from the bottom of the order. WOW!!
  12. High heat
    I don’t think Martin is an option at SS and 3B. When Lee and Martin get called up I think they want them playing everyday. If you need someone to play the same role as Castro or even Margot that’s where they would fit in on a less then everyday playing time piece.
  13. High heat
    None will make the opening day roster. Injuries though out the season occur and an injury to Lewis early (before Lee is ready) one would get the call. If Castro turns into a pumpkin or gets injured Helman can step in and fill his role. If Farmer goes down I think Helman would be the easy choice to fill his role. Does Goodrum have an opt out? That could change if he is gone or the Twins feel the need to keep him.
  14. High heat
    Catcher seems to be the only spot without a second and third layer or solid ready to contribute depth. I think they have a nice layer of insurance and solid depth that there won’t be much drop off once injuries occur. hoping on big things from Canterino, Lee and Martin.
  15. High heat
    Miranda is a much better prospect comparison to Donny Bats. At times you need a guy to pinch hit and out the ball in play (guy on third less then 2 outs) and can finish the game in the field. You rarely need a guy who might run into one but likely will strike out late in a game and isn’t an elite defender.
  16. High heat
    There is going to be fierce battles for playing time for the saints!!! Is Miranda a first baseman/DH only? Does that push out Chris Williams and still seem time behind the plate? Or is Severino still an option around the infield? Whats the CF situation/order Kersey, Martin, Helman. Where does Prado Goodrum fit in full time? How does the pecking order go in the saints bullpen?
  17. High heat
    I think people view MAT as the healthy everyday CF we saw in ‘23. That was a career year!!! He isn’t getting any better at 33 and lots of players can’t put up # without consistent ABs. Margot has been a platoon and part time player he has a skill let that fits assuming Buxton is able to play CF regularly or semi regularly.
  18. High heat
    He was sitting 88 to 90 with a fastball and struggled with control. Sitting that low velo you can not get major leaguers out without pin point control of all pitches. If he is sitting 92 to 95 with the movement he gets from offspeed and the rise on a fastball (makes the velo play up significantly) now you something. The control continues to improve and he can keep the velo throughout the start and season he is absolutely a major leaguer. If the velo is constant at 94 95 and the control and consistency of the slider and changeup he is a major league 1 or 2. His stuff+ is elite.
  19. High heat
    I sat and watched his bullpen and warm up yesterday. The circle change up and the command of it will make or break him. Glad the radar gun was popping mid 90s. I was much more impressed with Jair Camargo. He has a cannon! And is a big boy and the ball he hit to third for a single was scorched!
  20. High heat
    Is kike Hernandez in 2024 any better then Michael Helman? Helman is a better defender at SS and CF. A better basestealer and hits RH for the league minimum and can be sent up and down. So unless he is signing a minor league deal I don’t see it. Better $ spent on Adam Duvall or just saving the $
  21. High heat
    I can’t see Larnach being the last bench spot. He doesn’t do anything different or better then either Kepler or Wallner and can’t play CF. My guess is they are going to bring in someone from the outside. I think it is become less likely that MAT is back maybe Adam Duvall? Otherwise the best utility player and CF option after ST. If that is Martin they need to make sure he is getting ample starts in CF and starting in LF against LHP. Martin would fit in nicely in PH late in games against left relievers and pinch running for Kepler or Wallner late in game along with starting in CF to give Buxton days off and Allow Castro to do the same gives Baldelli lots of options and moving parts late in games.
  22. High heat
    I think this is it. I do t think they are going to spend on a MAT and they are not going to bring in one of the high end free agents remaining. Maybe they get a deal on Duvall and they bring him in. I’m hoping they are going to use some prospect capital and some $ at the deadline to bring in the playoff starter they need.
  23. High heat
    Can Michael Helman be the RH Nick Gordon replacement? Better defender, with more SB success and more versitile defender. Sir of Fort Myers!? Is Chris Williams still considered a catcher and a catching option at all even if it’s part time? Has consistently put up some really good numbers in AAA.
  24. High heat
    I am much more of a closer to big league guy should be more valued l. Yes you have seen the warts but atleast you have seen. why haven’t you let Raya go deeper into starts? Is it durability which means he likely won’t stand the test of time even at the big leagues. Or all he is is a reliever? He hasn’t even dominated in short starts. Rayas has to learn to go through the order a second and third time and get double A hitters out. I like the 6’6 big body of Festa and not sure he can’t continue to develop and be more than just a back end starter. He has velo and a continued development and adjustment make a big difference.
  25. High heat
    Still not sure there isn’t some bigger roster shake ups with a trade for a starting pitcher. maybe involving moving Walner or Julien . I wouldn’t be suprised if Pittsburgh was involved. If they bring in a RH DH or Outfielder you know the roster tinkering is complete.
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