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  1. gman
    I agree with this pitching staff structure. I think that Hendrick and or Moran can be included as lefty options for the staff. Although Moran may be spending a month or two to start the season at St Paul.
  2. gman
    Anybody taking bets on whether or not prices go up next year? Baseball has long ago priced themselves out of the range of the average fan who would probably prefer to attend more games but can't afford to. Owners and players never, ever take that into consideration. So cheer for what you get if you want to. Kudo's to the blogger of this page for knowing what is happening to the school districts and budgets.
  3. gman
    When Kirilloff is injured, the Twins have several players who can out hit him. When Kirilloff is healthy, I think only Lewis could out hit him, if he is healthy. So I would resign him easily. Castro has several possible replacements currently on the 40 man roster, so I would look to trade him. Everybody else gets resigned and no free agents from other organizations are signed this off season. Except for possibly a reliever.
  4. gman
    The Twins new hitting coach will have plenty of young hitters who were successful in the minors and need to find that success in the majors. The new hitting coach will have to be in tune with the hitters listed above to make sure they get a firm start when its their turn to arrive in the majors. Enough with the flops and failures of our young players.
  5. gman
    Unfortunately you have to convince many fans that there is something besides homeruns to basebal, then fans watching the games can convince ownership that there is something besides homeruns that they'll watch. Then IF ownership doesn't put such a big emphasis on homeruns or nothing maybe the offense can move forward. Last spring Correa had several long discussions with Louis Arreaz about hitting and he took off. Before he hurt his foot of course. Maybe we could hire Arreaz back as a player coach when he is next available. Besides Correa, he helped several players on the team and he works with multiple players in the offseason.
  6. gman
    That's a given I thought. But there is a good example in LA of a player who spread his money over multiple years. Of course that was agreed to in advance.
  7. gman
    Definitely a conundrum. If the team salaries are capped at $130mil for next year and probably the year after, then their best option is to try and trade Correa. The highest salaried player. Only problem who would take him for that salary to play 120 games a year. If they can get him out there for that many games. Unfortunately the Giants and Mets were right not to sign him. Maybe if he realizes that he will only play for a (at best) 4th place team, he might be willing to renegotiate his contract. I doubt he would do it until 2026, however. I expect everyone in the office got blindsided by the sudden reduction in team salaries. Other players to go would include Farmer, Santana and Kepler. Maybe Vasquez, who would need to be traded with I am sure the Twins eating at least a third of his salary.
  8. gman
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  9. gman
    I know we'll hear this statement soon enough. "Well next year if...."
  10. gman
    Ruben Velazquez played this year as a 16 year old. Then gets released. No he didn't rip the cover off the ball, but what exactly was expected of a 16 year old?
  11. gman
    Expect first base to be manned by Miranda, Kirilloff and possibly Lewis or Julian. I think Santana signs for whatever he can get from a team with greater chances of advancing in the playoffs.
  12. gman
    Off season they spend wondering how Detroit finished higher. They sign one free agent for less than $5 mil and he is a pitcher. They cut payroll an additional 15-20 mil. Then spring training starts and we place odds on witch players falls apart first.
  13. gman
    Does anyone remember why Raya was (is) considered a top pitching prospect? What are his best picthes?
  14. gman
    "Rookie" is the key word in title. 146 plate appearances at big league level. Enough said.
  15. gman
    On the other hand he could easily still be hurt. The right abductor strain was written as a 6-8 week recovery period. I think like others on this roster he is trying to play through an injury the best he can. If you look at his stats since he "came back' from being injured, he is not physically right. He can easily see how Kirilloff is being treated. Its just unfortunate he has trouble staying healthy.
  16. gman
    I think a lineup of - Jeffers/Vazguez. c Santana/ Miranda 1b Julian/Helman 2B Lee/Farmer. SS Lewis/Miranda. 3B Larnach/Martin. LF Kiersey/Castro. CF Wallner. RF Lewis/Miranda. DH Is just not a playoff lineup. Maybe in a couple of years they might be, but not yet. Nobody is providing surplus value at this time, although several have at various times this year.
  17. gman
    Culpepper finished well at Witchita after slow start. 8 Innings 5 hits 2 runs 1 walk and 9 strikeouts. He looks like he could be in St Paul by mid season next year if there is room for him. Rayne Doncon, The other player received from the Dodgers for Noah Miller looks like a player. I expect he lasts longer in the Twins system than Margot. He'll be 21 in a few weeks but could be at Double A well before he turns 22.
  18. gman
    Buxton has rarely played more than the amount of a 4th outfielder. He probably starts next year as the regular centerfielder, but still only plays his usual 75-80 games. I think he has also proved he is not much of a DH. Complain and snarl as much as anyone wants to, but the team needs to plan on Buxton not being a regular in the outfield. Hopefully Jenkins, Wallner and Rodriguez prove capable regulars by 2026. How many years does Buxton have left on his contract? 2-3?
  19. gman
    Correa has played 75 games this year, so won't make a hundred even if he shows up for the rest of the year which is doubtful. Buxton has played 90 and would have to play half the remaining games to make a hundred. Doubtful. The rest Santana and Castro have played the most this year. These are the only players that started the year healthy enough to get 500 plate appearances for the year. Wallner will counting his minor league at bats. Miranda and Larnach might if they play every last game and count minor league appearances. Maybe the off season programs. including diet and rest, should be geared towards guys being able to play a full season and plan on getting 650 plate appearances.
  20. gman
    If you look at St Paul outfield roster, they have Buxton who is currently not playing, Holland on the 60 day disabled list, McCusker and E Rodriguez. They also have Eeles who has played 9 games in the outfield this year and 2 last, and Prato who isn't having much of a season. Rodriguez was one of 4 outfielders at double A, only 3 now. Emma was the best possible candidate to send to 3A, I doubt there was even any thought given to possibly sending him to the majors when the move was made.
  21. gman
    Getting to the bigs obviously is not easy so good luck and best wishes for Keirsey and any rookie making their first appearance.
  22. gman
    If we can keep Wallner, Larnach, Jeffers and Vasquez right where they are and add 3-4 more bats such as Lewis, Lee, Miranda and maybe 1 of (Castro, Buxton, or Kepler)? the Twins could bust down some doors on the way to the playoffs. They definitely need more sticks clicking.
  23. gman
    Hopefully the infield settles in next year with fewer injuries. Looks like the best of the outfield will be tapping on the door in 2026. We also have multiple utility players available. If we can just add ten more spots on our 26 man roster we'll be OK.
  24. gman
    I'm hoping he can make it as a starter. That slider may have to be limited to 12-15 pitches a game so he doesn't blow his arm out again. If that process would actually work for him. In which case e needs to learn another pitch or two.
  25. gman
    Right now I'm thinking they split the time equally. Half of nothing is still nothing.
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