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  1. 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.
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    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?
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. gman
    Getting to the bigs obviously is not easy so good luck and best wishes for Keirsey and any rookie making their first appearance.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. gman
    Right now I'm thinking they split the time equally. Half of nothing is still nothing.
  10. gman
    I'm not sure who hits for more power, but I think Rodriguez walks more and Jenkins has more hits. I expect OBP for both will be about the same, as long as its high that'll be good. It'll be nice for the lineup if they both wind up in that 30 homer territory. That'll probably 2-3 years from now. I was surprised about the hit number for Lee. 65 seems high for what he has shown so far. Still developing apparently.
  11. gman
    With 40 games left, that leaves 8 starts each for 5 pitchers. As I think there will be some days off for both Lopez and Ober coming up to get them playoff ready (I hope), that leaves roughly 5-8 starts each for the 4 guys mentioned. I also think SWR gets a couple games off. Conclusion Festa, Varland, and Mathews have multiple chances to prove who is readiest for next years rotation. Not sure how Paddock or Ryan fit in, unfortunately I am assuming IL for the rest of the year for those 2. Hopefully no one else.
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  13. gman
    There are 42 more games left in the regular season and I hope more left in the playoffs. I hope most of the games have Lewis at third, Correa at short, Lee at second and Santana at 3rd. With Miranda bouncing around first, third and Dh. I doubt they resign Santana although he looks like he deserves a 2-3 year contract but I doubt the Twins offer the money. Kepler won't be back, the second half of last year looks to have been a fluke. Next year I think Lewis plays third with Lee at second, Correa at short and probably Miranda at first. Kirilloff is a question mark, though he is a very good hitter when healthy. Julian and Keaschall will be beating on the major league door. Keaschall also plays some outfield and as a right handed hitter he may get a lot of time backing up center and starting in left. Probably more towards the middle of the year. Hopefully the offseason programs consist of plenty of time spent learning to stay healthy and reporting when injured.
  14. gman
    I don't mind him batting lead off from the 8th spot in the lineup. I'm glad he is having some batting success lately. He has one of the highest salaries on this money challenge teams.
  15. gman
    Since I don't think the Twins can kick the (Dodger, Baltimore, Yankee) butt this year in the playoffs, I am very content in watching more of the future unfold. If Festa and Mathews along with SWR start the rest of the way or at least until they run out of gas, I think we could have a heck of a rotation next year that could be ready to push us into first at the start and keep us there all year. The hitters still need health and maturing.
  16. gman
    We went through a period of time where most of the top prospects were hitters and not so much pitching. That wheel seems to be turning, although it could be we just need more pitching and many of the needed hitters are at the major league level. We just need the bats to get healthy and mature at the major league level. I expect we could easily see 2-3 pitchers per year for the next 3-4 years arrive ready for the rotation, but not necessarily a place to put them. Hopefully they stay healthier than the bats.
  17. gman
    Hopefully his foot will heal over the winter or he has surgery to take care of the problem.
  18. gman
    Seems our best DSL prospects have had rough first years in the FCL. Even if Beltre stumbles in his first year in the FCL I'll watch for him in 2026 and later. It looks like he has the ability to make a name for himself.
  19. gman
    The Twins could always sign a couple more doctors, PT's and trainers to help keep their current core healthy. That would be like making a few good trades. Wouldn't cost anything but money? 🤔... Oh yeah. Everybody comes in once a week and gets a complete physical and a ouchee measure to see if they should be playing and getting a week off.
  20. gman
    I think if Headrick is moved to shorter bullpen outings he will become a very competent reliever. Sometimes the teams just needs to put players in position to succeed. rather than get injured. As far as system lefties, with Moran injured this year, the next three pitchers are at Wichita. MacCleod looks like he could possibly still be a starter, but has only pitched 1 game at 2A. Nowlin & Rozek both look like they should be moved full time into relief roles and they could be options for the Twins next year. With Rozek possibly, maybe could be, this year somewhat. Otherwise close to system ready their no one currently in double or triple A.
  21. gman
    I was sitting outside when I read this quote. I think that qualifies me. Best trade deadline proposal is fair.
  22. gman
    I wonder if Pohlad made his decision about Falvey before or after he cut payroll by 20%. I think at this point Falvey could find a much better situation for him self and take a lot of the front office staff with him. Then we can go back to the day of Ryan which many on this site would seemingly really enjoy.
  23. gman
    Starting pitching is becoming a good story for the franchise. I hope they hang unto the guys making this work. I think a few of this guys will have to wait their turn in the bullpen.
  24. gman
    With the guys already mentioned, I don't see a reason to trade for a starter for this season and certainly not going forward. At this time of year you give up more than you get and you take a job away from a pitcher. you already have. Yes anybody you plug into that 5th slot will have OJT, but so what. Long term that's what will make these guys a World Series contender. Not constantly giving up good prospects for short term rentals that might only bring a possible 3-4 more wins this year and make no difference in the playoffs.
  25. gman
    I think having 4 reliable starters with 1 spot open for pitchers to "tryout" for a regular spot is a good position to be in. Your not going to use 5 starters in any kind of playoff scenario, so having an extra starter as a bullpen arm works out well. I wouldn't trade for a 5th starter while in a position to utilize guys available in the minors who would be looking for a regular in the next year or less.
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