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  1.    gman reacted to a post in a topic: What Prospects Must the Twins Protect From the 2026 Rule 5 Draft
  2.    Cris E reacted to a post in a topic: 3 Free-Agent Landmines Twins Need to Avoid This Offseason
  3.    gman reacted to a post in a topic: Could J.P. Crawford Be a Fit for the Twins' 2027 Infield?
  4.    gman reacted to a post in a topic: Could J.P. Crawford Be a Fit for the Twins' 2027 Infield?
  5. gman
    IF you're going to sign a player for 3-4 yeas at 55-70 million, why not just resign Jeffers? Catching will be the biggest hole next year and probably most of 2028. Isn't that what free agency is about, correcting weaknesses. So don't start the off year by creating a big one to start with. By the time 2029 comes around Jeffers would probably be splitting duties with Lackey and he may be on the lighter side of that split. Having Jeffers around in 2028-29 would help Lackey transition to the pros.
  6.    gman reacted to a post in a topic: 3 Free-Agent Landmines Twins Need to Avoid This Offseason
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    Al Worthington came in frequently in the 6th innings aand finished games. 1960's era Twins.,
  10.    gman reacted to a post in a topic: Finding Aaron Ashby in a World Full of Kody Funderburks
  11.    Cory Engelhardt reacted to a post in a topic: Can The Twins Trust Their Three Rookies In 2027?
  12. gman
    I think the real question is can the staff work with the young guys to integrate them into the big league club. The previous major league staffs seemed to have real problems in bringing on rookies. They haven't drafted nor developed particularly well. If the Twins are going to ever have future success they need to solve their draft and developmental process problems.
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  16.    Parfigliano reacted to a post in a topic: Austin Martin Has Reached A Crossroads
  17. gman
    This winter will be tough for getting Reith the time with any pitchers on the major league roster come December 1. He better be getting winter schedules for everyone by mid November.
  18. gman
    I think we have pretty much run to the end of Martin's time with the Twins. Trade or DFA, there really is no room in the outfield for next year. The Twins need to improve at all levels and holding playing time for maybe's is something that has to change.
  19. gman
    I would not trade Tait so soon. The Twins will need 2 catchers always and a duo of Lackey and Tait sounds good, at least for now.
  20. 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.
  21. gman
    Sounds like a slider first reliever with his fastball as the primary backup pitch.
  22. gman
    I think the best drafts were after Thad Levine left. Don't know what that says.
  23.    Peter Gravett reacted to a post in a topic: Gabriel Gonzalez’s Future with the Twins is Getting Complicated
  24. gman
    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.
  25.    JADBP reacted to a post in a topic: 3 Up, 3 Down: Emmanuel Rodriguez
  26. 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.
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  29. 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.
  30.    Andy MacPhail reacted to a post in a topic: The Twins Are Moving On from Pete Maki. What's Next?
  31. 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.
  32.    LA Vikes Fan reacted to a post in a topic: Can David Festa Still Carve Out a Role With the Twins?
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  34. 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.
  35. 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.
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