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  1. Vanimal46
    A little nugget that Dan Hayes said in the clip is Joe Ryan was seeking a 7 year around $30 million per year extension last season. Some team in a much better financial position than the Twins will add the additional year or higher AAV. Sucks, but that's the reality we're in.
  2. Vanimal46
    I think they'll acquire 2-3 expiring contract pitchers since the Pohlads are adamant about competing this year... Relief options like Kirby Yates, AJ Minter, Danny Coloumbe and another starter like Brady Singer.
  3. Vanimal46
    The problem with this scenario is the money owed to both in 2027. Sonny Gray has a $10 million buyout, and Aroldis Chapman has a $13 million price tag that kicks in next year if he pitches another 12 innings this year. I would be shocked if Tom P is willing to fork over $23 million for a 39 year old Chapman, and Gray who likely won't be on the team next year.
  4. Vanimal46
    A question that’s been on my mind… Let’s say player control is reduced in the next CBA from 6 full service time years to 5. Will existing players be grandfathered in? Or will players like Joe Ryan instantly hit FA?
  5. Vanimal46
    Beyond that look, this is the only other alternative I'd accept with the classic M cap.
  6. Vanimal46
    Could be and wouldn't be opposed. I envision a 60/40 split up to a 70/30 split in starts at SS between Kreidler/Culpepper whenever he's called up.
  7. Vanimal46
    Now that Keaschall temporarily solved the problem of part time CF, Kreidler can now focus on SS. He looks the part at that spot, so keep him there as long as he continues to prove himself at the plate. That leaves Gray irrelevant when/if Culpepper is called up. Kreidler can keep the starting job as long as he can, and leave Culpepper to fill in at SS/3B/2B on a near daily basis.
  8. Vanimal46
    Since this article was posted... 102 PA - .289/.402/.446 .848 OPS This continues to be the worst freezing cold take on this website.
  9. Vanimal46
    Depends on the day. Kreidler should be playing SS every day until Culpepper gets called up. Gray is not a SS and shouldn't play there unless it's a break glass in case of emergency scenario.
  10. Vanimal46
    I'll be on the lookout for you near courtside... Or starting the tarps off trend in the rafters of Target Center.
  11. Vanimal46
    I’ll give you 1 guess and I bet you can name him.
  12. Vanimal46
    Yeah I threw that in the Jack Anderson claim thread since they’re both Boston pitchers. The Twins need LH pitching depth, and for the low price of cash considerations should pick up an old friend. For whatever reason he does great here and mediocre elsewhere
  13. Vanimal46
    The HR derby is on Netflix... No idea who's calling it on that network. But no, I don't really care about the All Star festivities for any sport.
  14. Vanimal46
    Even though we're entering the all-star break with a similar record as last year, the vibe of the 2026 team is so much better than 2025. For example, the game last Wednesday when Roden had the walk off hit. That's a game where the 2025 Twins curl up in the fetal position and lose 5-3 or even worse. Makes me wonder if Rocco and the previous hitting coach were showing hieroglyphics to the batters in 2025? Because their ability to string together hits has been great to see in 2026. Now we're in the most boring sports week of the year...
  15. Vanimal46
    Piggybacking turns human managers into beep boop robots. The majority opinion last year was hating Baldelli’s spreadsheet like decision making. I’m happy that Shelton is giving his starters a long leash all season.
  16. Vanimal46
    For a foul ball? Wild.
  17. Vanimal46
    Agreed. Still slightly annoying this team has been allergic to achieving a .500 record.
  18. Vanimal46
    Not sure Martin saw that until it hit his glove. We will take it!
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  20. Vanimal46
    Getting dicey here
  21. Vanimal46
    Can anyone settle this debate? My dad believes that if any Twins player hits the TC Bear RV out in the RF plaza on the fly they give it away. Is that true?
  22. Vanimal46
    Doinked off the flag pole
  23. Vanimal46
    That’s the insurance run we need! Larnach!
  24. Vanimal46
    Same record entering the all star break as last year. But this year feels much better. All about perception.
  25. Vanimal46
    This. Last game before the all star break. Empty the clip!
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