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Kintzler will almost certainly be traded today. I could see Belisle getting traded in August. Ervin I'll put at 15% chance he's traded today. Dozier 0.5%. I just don't see any team that needs a 2B.

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I guess I don't mind this trade considering Garcia is a big injury risk to resign this off-season.

Good luck to Breslow whether he gets another shot to pitch, or starts doing something else. He was certainly praised by this FO for his mentoring, so maybe he's a future pitching coach.

Mrs. Blake has you working non-stop! But the progress has to be rewarding with a fresh looking yard, and water at the temp you want it!

Unfortunately the A's won the showcase showdown... Always remember to get your pets spayed and neutered. And tune in for 2 hours of soap operas after the show.

ANNND Welcome back! To Minnesota Twins Whine Line on a Sunday. Well, that game didn't go exactly as planned yesterday... On a positive note, Mejia looks like he's gelling into a decent pitcher they can count on in the future! The Twins have one last game in Oakland before taking the day off for moving day. Before we get into more debauchery, let's talk weather and lineups. It's looking like a picture perfect day! Sunny without a cloud in the sky and 74 degrees at first pitch. REAL FEEL of 78 degrees. Winds out of the W at 10 MPH. Minnesota Twins (50-52): P - Big Sexy ® - How many more starts do we have the privilege(?) of watching. Oakland A's (45-59): P - Jharel Cotton ® - Hasn't pitched since July 3rd! Alright, it's time for everyone's favorite segment, the HAWT Taeks of the Day! - Sometimes patience is not needed at the plate... The HOT thing that millenials and 30 odd year olds do these days is to throw a gender reveal party for their pending child on the way. Really it's a way to get people together to drink heavily for a reason other than just to drink heavily. This couple decided to have a baseball related reveal, and boy did that guy choose the wrong time to take a pitch! https://youtu.be/9miIkUZK45k - Erv on the move? Did you hear the HOT RUMOR that the Yankees had a discussion with the Twins about Ervin Santana? There's been so many names and scenarios being thrown around that it's IMPOSSIBLE to keep track of! We heard through the grapevine at Whine Line that Ervin IS on the move... On the flight back to Minneapolis with the team. - Where did this FO learn their tricks? Minnesota Twins fans over the last 20 odd years were accustomed to moving slooooowly and conservatively during the trade deadline. Can't make TOO BIG of a splash! Now with Falvine, it's tough to keep up whether they're buy buy buy! Or sell, sell, sell. Is it possible that Derek Falvey is actually Jim Cramer from Fast Money with a wig on?! We demand a full investigation! Summer Meme: Every summer the teens and millenials create a new summer "meme" that everyone copies and posts on social media. 2 years ago it was the ice bucket challenge... Last year it was flipping a half full water bottle on to a table. This year? The "drive-by dunk" where you find a home with a basketball hoop and dunk it. We don't get why this is a cool thing to do! Does that mean we're no longer HIP, now, with it, and wow anymore? What did you do in the summers to pass the time? Let's get a win Twins!

Haha she has very little interest in sports... Playing them yes! But watching is a different story. I think I've watched more musicals in the past month than I have in my lifetime.

Thanks for picking up the slack Chi! We just got back and now furiously typing out the thread for tomorrow!

I always wanted to play plinko... Followed closely behind the yodeling mountaineer game.

No Plinko fans around here?!

Favourite Price is Right game to watch... Go!

Whoops, you're right!

ANNND Welcome! To Minnesota Twins Whine Line: Price is Right Edition! I am your host for the next 2 days, Van Barker. What do you guys think of my new microphone?! ChiTown chipped in her hard earned money to make sure we were LEGIT for Trade Deadline weekend! We've got a real BARN BURNER series this weekend against the Oakland A's. Who knows, maybe this game will be good! Before we get into the debauchery, let's discuss weather and lineups. It's going to be a BRIGHT sunny evening in Oakland! 65 degrees at first pitch. Wind out of the WSW at 9 MPH... Minnesota Twins (50-51): P - Adalberto Mejia (L) - 78 overall on MLB the Show! Oakland A's (44-59): P - Chris Smith ® - Making his 4th career MLB start at 36 years old! Okay, now let's get into the REAL reason why we're here... Let's announce our first contestants. Intern, take it away! Brian Cashman, Jeff Luhnow, Farhan Zaidi, Theo Epstein, and Dave Dombrowski.... COME ON DOWN! You're the first contestants on the Price is Right!! Thanks intern! And good luck everybody. What's the first item up for bids? Van, let's start off the show with an aging Ervin Santana! This 34 year old pitcher started the year out HOT, and made the All-Star team! This intriguing pitcher still leads the MLB in CG and shutouts, along with having a 3.37 ERA in 136 innings! On top of that, he comes with a VERY NICE haircut, and EXCELLENT mentoring abilities! Brian, what's your bid? BC: I'll bid my #5 org-ranked prospect, Van. JL: Hmm, my #4 org prospect FZ: #10 org prospect TE: #12 org prospect DD: $1, Van ACTUAL RETAIL PRICE: #4 org-ranked prospect!! Congratulations Jeff! Who's our next contestant? Dayton Moore... COME ON DOWN! You're the next contestant on the Price Is Right!! Thanks intern. Next item up for bid, please.... Van, we have one of the hottest items in the league, closer Brandon Kintzler! This almost 33 year old pitcher came out of the woodwork the last 2 years to become a pretty good reliever! He's a recent All-Star with an ATTRACTIVE expiring contract! Brian, you're first. BC: My bullpen is good, I'm sitting out this round. JL: Woah, has that ever happened before, Van? Van: Not that we know of! Also, how are you still here?! You just won the last item. JL: Nobody has asked me to leave yet...I'm bidding my #12 org prospect FZ: Yeah, if Brian is sitting out, so am I. JL: Do you guys just want me to win automatically? BC & FZ: Yuuuuup. TE: $1. Van. DD: $2, Van. TE: I see how it is Dave. Come at me bro! DM: #1 org prospect. We don't have anything left to give! ACTUAL RETAIL PRICE: #1 org prospect!! Congrats Dayton, your farm system is going to be barren soon enough! Who's our next contestant? Mike Rizzo.... COME ON DOWN! You're the next contestant on the Price is Right! Let's keep this rolling. Next item up for bid..... Van, we have a BRAND NEW PROSPECT!!!! It's the 2018 Nick Gordon. This speedy sports car goes from home to first in 2.3 seconds, and transitions in the field VERY WELL. The only issue with this FINE automobile is it can't turn to the left as well as the right. This item could be yours, on the PRICE IS RIGHT! Brian, you're first. BC: I'll offer CC Sabathia, Van. JL: Carlos Beltran FZ: Kenta Maeda, Van. I'm sick of him taking 30 seconds to throw a pitch. TE: You want Jon Lester's remaining contract? Because that's what you're going to get. DD: I don't like prospects. I'm sitting this one out. TE: My god you're cheap, Dave. DD: So what? If this guy was 30 years old I'll trade for him in a snap. Van: Clearly these guys don't like each other! MR: Stephen Strasburg, Van. *Buzzer* Ah, shoot. You all went over the actual retail price. No new car for you! Final item up for bids..... Van, let's end the show by offering Brian Dozier!! This 2B has been on the market before, and hasn't drummed up a lot of interest yet! But, he comes with some power, LEADERSHIP, and the occasional slick play in the field! He's under contract for one more season, then it's your problem when he enters free agency! Brian? BC: Jordan Sheffield, Van. JL: Francis Martes. FZ: Jose De Leon. Van: You no longer have De Leon, Farhan. FZ: Yes I do. Jose De Leon. Van: Okay, let's move on. Clearly you're in denial about this. FZ: Jose De Leon. Van: STOP IT. FZ: Jose De Leon. Alright, SHOW'S OVER. Farhan ruined it for all of us by saying Jose De Leon too many times.... Let's get a win Twins!

Unfortunately having a girlfriend takes up more time than I thought!

It may or may not be game show themed tomorrow!

These are questions about life WE ALL deserve the answer to. I would imagine if you unpack action, you're going to get some sort of injury in the process. Also, where did the phrase action packed come from?

Season 3 premiere on Sunday!!! This show has been gone for too long. I can't wait to see what they do this season.

Concur. This organization won't be able to move forward if they continue to rely on 20 names that may or may not be anything.

Also, there's a 15 page thread on this site about the Hicks trade being awful. The Twins gave up on him after 800 ABs.

Definitely wouldn't be opposed to dangling Kepler for someone like DeGrom.

My thoughts align more with markos in a couple of posts above.... I think Kepler could be dangled to get top of the rotation pitching. Buxton's elite defense is a tough pill to swallow giving up. A corner OF is a little bit easier.

No forks allowed! Well, unless we talk about state fair food...

I'm with you on this. The farm system has quantity. What's missing is high quality.

Shameless plug: Get ready for an ACTION PACKED trade deadline game threaddin' weekend with me! It's gonna be fun.....