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  1.    gman reacted to a post in a topic: The Twins Have a Tough Rule 5 Decision with Yasser Mercedes
  2. gman
    I am not trading for any of the mentioned names as the cost would be prohibitive for this team. Fair maybe, but too high. Most of what is expected to be our best players still need to develop at the majors. If we see that why wouldn't other teams that are playoff bound already? We know that for '28 the Twins have 4 starters that are up for grabs, so that would not be a position of strength unless we trade with the intention of getting other starting caliber rookies in return? Giving up our top prospects for the thought of a one year 85 win wonder season doesn't work for me.
  3. gman
    Sounds like a slider first reliever with his fastball as the primary backup pitch.
  4.    gman reacted to a post in a topic: Grading Jeremy Zoll After One Season as Twins General Manager
  5.    gman reacted to an article: Twins Arizona Fall League Report (Week 1): Mercedes and DeBarge Start Strong
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    I think the best drafts were after Thad Levine left. Don't know what that says.
  7.    Peter Gravett reacted to a post in a topic: Gabriel Gonzalez’s Future with the Twins is Getting Complicated
  8.    gman reacted to an article: Taj Bradley Is Just Scratching the Surface
  9.    gman reacted to a post in a topic: 3 Up, 3 Down: Kaelen Culpepper
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  11.    gman reacted to a post in a topic: The Twins Keep Finding Pitching Talent. Why Can't They Unlock It?
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    I might think they could look at Henry Mendez at first base next year. At 6'3" he has the size and is not a particularly good fielder in the outfield. He has been a good hitter, without displaying a lot of power. Gonzalez was not a good hitter or fielder this year and he may have to fight Rosario and Kendle as right handed hitting outfielders next year.
  13.    gman reacted to an article: Gabriel Gonzalez’s Future with the Twins is Getting Complicated
  14.    gman reacted to a post in a topic: 5 First Base Upgrades the Twins Could Target Via Trade
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  16.    JADBP reacted to a post in a topic: 3 Up, 3 Down: Emmanuel Rodriguez
  17. gman
    If they reach the 171 mil floor, they almost have to sign some relievers. They would have to add about 55-60 mil to the payroll. Minter could be retained at a probable minimum of $11mil. Assuming they get in the Jeffers sweepstakes at $16 -20mil and that leaves them with around $33mil to spend. Hopefully they don't tie it all up long term to keep some flexability for future years. So this year they could sign several relievers for up to 10 mil each for 2-3 years. They will have some younger players to pay in 2028 and going forward. I hope they would spend more in future years but I would be happy to see them get to $171mil for next year.
  18.    Senior Softball Guy reacted to a post in a topic: 3 Up, 3 Down: Emmanuel Rodriguez
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  20. gman
    I think that Rodriguez, Culpepper and Jenkins should be in the starting lineup next year from the word go. Same for Houston and Lackey whenever they are ready. As of now the only set batters we have are Buxton, Clemens, Lee and Keashall so there is plenty of room. For all the talk of trading for players, I think there are very few teams that build a contender from trades.
  21.    Andy MacPhail reacted to a post in a topic: The Twins Are Moving On from Pete Maki. What's Next?
  22. gman
    I think Maki did a good job. However the front office wants to spin it, they just didn't get enough pitching talent that would have been major league quality. Who ever they hire this winter, should get a good set of starting pitching arms. But the bullpen, they better plan on signing about 5 good arms.
  23.    LA Vikes Fan reacted to a post in a topic: Can David Festa Still Carve Out a Role With the Twins?
  24.    Andy MacPhail reacted to a post in a topic: Can David Festa Still Carve Out a Role With the Twins?
  25. gman
    i think we should expect him to pitch out of the bullpen in 2027. Not that I wouldn't want him to in the rotation, but the bullpen seems more doable. When he recovers and shows enough to challenge for a starting role, let the competition show who's better.
  26.    Fatbat reacted to a post in a topic: Reviewing Minnesota’s Post-Hype Prospects 2026 Performance
  27.    D.C Twins reacted to a post in a topic: Should the Twins Bring Back Josh Bell for 2027?
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  29. gman
    I think they will need to plan on up to 100 games at DH for Buxton next year. That's if he gets out spring training and is healthy enough to play. So the question then becomes how much would they pay for some one else to DH for the other 60 games.
  30. gman
    As of now I go with keep them both. It's not like they have so many bullpen alternatives that they for sure can go with someone else. If come the end of spring training one or the other doesn't make the cut, so be it.
  31. gman
    I would like to say that the Twins need to make faster judgement calls on some players, but then you need someone waiting in the wings to replace them with. The twins haven't had that luxury and neither do most teams.
  32. gman
    Maybe they need to get someone like Pablo Lopez, once his career is done (hopefully not any time soon), to run a Dominican pitching academy.
  33. gman
    Tough question, "but why don't many Dominican players advance past High A?"
  34. gman
    Working with players we have not the ones we hope to get maybe someday. I agree with Clemens being pulled away from second and at this point would be our best hitter for first base.
  35. gman
    Seems like the development program has been totally geared towards developing starters, where as most pitchers will pitch in relief. I think after 2 years college pitchers who are not making it need to be shifted to the bullpen and 3 years for high school pitchers. With exceptions given to some pitchers but not all.
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