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  1. Rosterman
    Kriedler?? Orza? Who are the Rule 5 possibilities?
  2. Rosterman
    Not really. Just the need to get work for the next group next season, depending on how it all works out. Lopez and Ryan are tradebait no matter he situation. Kremer and Ober are not in furture plans. So have to find a way to get Abel, Matthews, Prieloff into the mix, not to mention Rojas. Finding space in the bullpen to keep them at the major league level is a possibility, Either way, mid-season will see some changes. The bigger question is Bradley. You have to committ to an extension or he becaome another Berrios or Ryan, wokring towards free agency in search of bigger dollars elsewhere. And, remember, you can always spend to get a BIG name arm, an innings eater, or just a run-of-the-mill multi-year contract starter with an overpaid contract (which the Twins commonly do). 2028: Bradley, Abel, Prieloff, Matthews, Rojas. I can live with that with Festa, Gallagher, Quick and a couple of other fast trackers in the wings. And that is before you might add someone via free agency or trade. If thew Twins could've only traded Jeffers, Bell, Larnach or others to get, perhaps, that 7th or 8th starter (a la Ryan with the Rays, Bradley, too) instead of basically nothng. Development is still the key. Coaching second. Major league experience a MUST!
  3. Rosterman
    The question on Payroll is do you commit it to guys like Ober, Larnach, Lewis and even Wallner with the hopes of trading them to a team that feels the players are worth that much money (probably not, as if they become free agents msot will sign for less than the Twins would have to pay in arbitration). You are probably talking close to $20m here. Plus throw in the $4+m you'd save by not bringing back Banda or Sands. You could spend that extra money on a catcher (Jeffers, although defensively he is still NOT the best, and you are hoping to get 100 games from him). Or maybe a first baseman, unless you think you can fill that role with a Keaschall, Roden, Gonzalez, Sabato... all of whom would bring at least as much to the position as, say, Lewis. The Twins have a low payroll team that they can put on the field. They could use better defense at catcher for a season. They need to address second base shortterm. Clemens can play until Houston comes up and pushes Culpepper over. They need a first baseman, but have too many outfielders on the current roster (Larnach, Wallner, Mendez, Gonzales Martin plus guys who will play in 2027 like Keaschall, Buxton, Jenkins, Rodriguez. They also have Rosario who needs to be prtected from Rule 5). If they NEED to spend, they need to look at what depth they don't have if any players go down for either short or longterm. A bench of Ross, Sabato, Martin and Jackson doesn't inspire confidence. Okay if working on a rebuild, which the Twins may still be doing as they have to hope players advance like Jenkins and Culpepper and Rodriguez, and that they do address best play at a position fielding wise.
  4. Rosterman
    You spend money on a bullpen if you are winning games. The Twins cut out relief arms in 2025 because they were showing worth, and there is no need for an $8m closer who was just going to egt expensive as well as a couple of other arms (Varland exclused) that were just getting older. When was it that the Twins had one of the more expensive bullpens in baseball, heded by Joe Nathan. I think the pen ate up one-fourth of payroll at $20m alone. Hoffman is getting a pretty penny. The Twins could resign Minter for close to $7-9m. That would be two expensive guys, neither the surefire closer if you still wish to use Gomez in the role or develop Morris further.
  5. Rosterman
    Right now, the Twins are the prime example of why there shouldn't be a minimum payroll. They have players on the lower end, but who will become expensive. If a salary cap was indeed in place, as well as a team minimum, the winners would be those guys willing to get overpaid for a single year contract. WHich we might see more and more of. Teams would develop players, but then you job in a Ryan Jeffers at $20m for a season as the young catcher developes, or overpay a Josh Bell to be a bench bat, or spend $10m on a savvy bullpen arm, just to meet the lowend rquirement/ Throwing away $50-60 million, as would be the Twins case this season, on short term plugs while the minor leagues develop. With hopes that any additional payroll space will be available come free agency days for the youngsters who will be expensive in 4-5 seasons.
  6. Rosterman
    Astro rade falling thru because the owner really didn't want to pay the arbitration salary of Larnach and felt the arm in the pen was more valuable at the moment. That is the rub amongst ALL the Twins pending arbitation guys. Are they worth the Twins tying up the money? Most teams will wait to see if they are released now or in the spring (and sadly they collect their full arbitrated salary if cut loose). You would be able to sign Wallner, Ober, Larnach, Lewis, Sands, etc. for much cheaper if you are any team not named Minnesota Twins. So, take the hit. Let them walk. And, if you must, sign corresponding players cut by other teams because they were too exensive in arbitration if they fit into any of your bench needs. Two reasons to keep. Can be packaged in a trade, or insurance against a major outfield injury. Lewis is falling into the Sano territory. The Twins had that problem in the past, too, with names like Plouffe and Cuddyer. Where best to play the guy. But at some point the production is not there. Would you give Lewis a 3-5 year contract at this point? Trusting he will get... better? Who's on first? WIlling to go with Sabato? Hope Keaschall or Roden can work-at-it in spring training, solving some other issues. Gonzalez and Mendez a possibility (two guys who are young, but also being surpassed by others for future roster spots).
  7. Rosterman
    Right now, being an outfielder in the Twins system is a prospect without a job. Jenkins and Rodriguez are sure bets. Buxton is still around. Roden is cheap. Martin is unqiue. Larnach and Wallner are close to being set free, although Wallner is still inexpensive. You have GG and Mendez in the minors. Rosario needs to be protected from the Rule 5. Kendle, O'Daniel, Winkor are in the wings, But the question remains, "Who's On First!" Sabato? Lewis? One of the above?
  8. Rosterman
    The joy of being a minority partner is that you share in the expanded wealth of the franchise, so you should be able to expand your own share (or purchase) at less than someone else. Twins borrowing against the franchise is similar to borrowing against one's property. You can do a short-term interest only borrow, but eventually the bill comes due.
  9. Rosterman
    Roden is younger and cheaper than larnach at this point. But still, if the outfield is Keaschall, Rodriguez (who is out of opotions) and Jenkins. With Buxton as the DH. It is between him and Martin for riding the bench. And the Twins still have younsgters Mendez and Gonzalez using up options. And Rosario needs to be added and Kendle and Winkor are same-type guys on the horizon.
  10. Rosterman
    The two glaring needs for 2027 are catching and figuring out first base. Okay, maybe another strong bullpen arm. Twins can solve catcher issue with money. Give Jeffers a three-year contract with an option for a fourth, or hope he takes $23m to stay with the team for another season. At first, do the Twins stay with Lewis. Is this the position Keaschall can play, opening the outfield for Roden Jenkins Rodroguez. Is Sabato an alternative, 2027's Josh Bell? I would picture moving Jeffers to 1st the following season, depending on how well Tait and Tinney are doing in the minors. But, the question remains, what to do with Lewis and where to play Keaschall in the grand scheme of now and the future. I like the Twins bullpen nfor next season. I would resign Minter. Hoffman as closer. Morris and Minter as setup. Gomez, Funderburk Banda Nance next in line. Adams Sands Raya Culpepper, maybe even Rozek getting a shot. Who knows is you move Ober to the pen, or even Rojas come mid-season. So, the Twins basicaly will pay mor money to play next season. They have to make hard deccisions on keeping Lopez or Ryan around. That would be the big 2028 and beyond expenses. By 2030 they have to look at contracting Culpepper Jenkins Rodriguez, Houston and whatever longer term. Oh, and Bradley. Make a decision before he starts thinking about Berrios money. Target Field was built so the Twins could keep their own free agents, further investment in their development. You can throw money at big names - but they don't really want to come here. You can overpay other free agents, but who do they bump off the current 40-man and what prospects do they derail over the length of their contract.
  11. Rosterman
    You can drop him from the 40-man and do a 2-year minor league contract, like they did Canterino. When he comes back, put him in the 50-pitch, 3 inning circuit and see how he does. I don't see him contributing, at best, until 2028. So why use up his options. Let another team do so.
  12. Rosterman
    When he is good he is very different than the norm. WHen he is bad, scouting must see something and he needs to adjust.
  13. Rosterman
    Listen to offers from other teams. COmbine him with another player to get one good player need. If anyone should be getting a position change it should be Keaschall going to first base, unless you totally want to write-off the future potentials of Gonzalez, Mendez, Rosario, Kendle as prospects with a chance to make the majors (not to mention a home for Roden). Lewis is becoming our Michael Cuddyer who played all over the place before cememnting himself in right field. Or Sano, who played himself off the team by chasing too many balls low and outside. Okay, put him at second. Keep Clemens as the roving bench guy. Chances are Houston will come up in 2027 and the Twins will move Culpepper to second. Maybe Lewis will have more trade value, just like Larnach, Wallner, Jeffers, Ryan did as the 2026 season progressed. The Twins have to start thinking like Tampa Bay and the Guardians. When do you long-term sign the few key players, and when do you start pulling he plug. Lee has another season, but could tank. No, I wouldn't give him a big contract yet. Bradley needs to be tied up sometime next season, good or bad. Or you don't ever resign your own pending free agents (which was part of the reasoning behind giving the Twins a fantastic home, to sign, at the very least, their own free agents). Would you give Lewis a 3-year $60-75m deal. A $100m contract longer term? No, not without a solid position toi play. But the saddest part is that no other team would jump at the chance, right now, to do the same, even if they had a position for him to play.
  14. Rosterman
    Now that the minor league season is over, have to think about who is added to the 40-man. The only major keepers have to be Rosario and Culpepper. Twins currently have 46 folks on the 40-man roster. Free agents Bell, Jeffers, Rogers and Minter will depart. The Twins have fluff in Kriedler, Acton, Orza, Grey and Anderson. All could be readily replaceable. I do wish Caratini was also a casuality, but he is signed. Will the Twins bring back Jackson? Olivar didn't return soon enough to get 40-man consideration. And the other "prospect" choice could be Diaw. Paredes could also be on the bubble. If you think Adams will improve, you keep him. Not needing to add Rule 5 guys means the Twins can still hold onto names like Larnach, Wallner, Sands, Lewis, Roden and give another year of development to youngsters Mendez and Gonzales. Can you afford the arbitration saalaries? Would any be tradable this winter or into spring training? Or do you cut and run.... giving away a bunch of guys for nothing in return, or throwing good money down the drain by keeping them around. The Twins rotation is more than set. The question there is the need to keep Paredes, and do you take a chance on removing Festa, hoping no one claims him, and pushing him into relief. The bullpen isn't aall that bad. Hoffman, Banda, Nance could all be back. Gomez, Funderburk, Morris are keepers. Raya is in the wings. Can Ober become a bullpen guy? Culpepper is on the cusp. Can the Twins find room to give Rozek at least a looksee? Is COry Lewis and his knuckleball a possibility?
  15. Rosterman
    Wish both Raya and Rojas got the call for the last week. Just to make a couple of appearances and cement, more, what they need to do to be major league guys entering spring training. Rojas is one of ten depth pieces for the rotation on the 40-man roster. Little doubt that he could start at AAA and see if he can be a lefty starter, rather than transitioning to the pen. Still has options.But jsut by being a lefty, he can have a long career... and hopefully with the Twins.
  16. Rosterman
    The Twins will also have Banda returning, so Fundy and Banda could be the main lefties. I wish Rozek got an end-of-the-season shot just to see.... Sands will still be cheap. I picture the Twins keeping Larnach, Wallner, Ober, Lewis beause they will have the roster spots. The only decision is do they wish to throw away money on folks that may be... untradable. You have to always judge arbitration guys against what else is in the marketplace. The only minor league bullpen arm is Culpepper at the moment. Nowlin was a possibility but had a bad season as a lefty. Gallagher, Villimont, Armstrong might still be in the mix, Cory Lewis and Ty Langenberg are not far behind. There are aging dark horses, too - the next Paredes. Sands, age wise, is on he wrong end of things. Is he still viable. Maybe at $1.3m. Will the Twins pay Minter, to go with the expensive Hoffman contract, for them to be the top two guys next season?
  17. Rosterman
    Nope. The Twins could still keep Wallner or Larnach, find space for Sabato, and still have Gonzalez and Mendez taking up 40-man roster space looking for a chance. Buxton may be pushed out of the outfield, so he would DH more, too.
  18. Rosterman
    I hope he can impress in his 20 at bats, and also play first. A right-handed bat that could replace Wallner (no one can be that bad, right) and maybe even Josh Bell on the roster in 2027. Raya already here. Next up, Rosario next season from that class, who also needs to be rostered to escape the Rule 5.
  19. Rosterman
    currently on the 40-man. They have 8 outfielders and need to add Rosario. There are probably 7 servicable bullpen arms you wish to keep. Mix in a half-dozen infielders. The Twins will need to add 3-4 guys only from the minors to protect from the Rule 5. Lots of fluff getting arbitration salaries.
  20. Rosterman
    What to do with Sabato. A #1 daft pick. Hitting for power the last couple of seasons. Can he play first? Would he replace Bell as the DH? He can pretty much walk wherever he wants after this season. Could he match Lewis and his middling .225 average and 15 homers? Roster spot could be made via erleasing Gray or sending down Jackson.
  21. Rosterman
    He should or he shouldn't. It would be nice if the Twins found space on the roster for Rojas and Raya as the season winds down. And even a look at Rozek (who can walk anywhere) after this season and is a lefty who has probably earned a chance. Would mean the Twins need to **** down for the season an arm or two (Morris), send someone to the minors (Adams, who redeemed himself somewhat this past weekend) or release someone NOT in next years plans (Rogers). You need to egt a look at anyone, give them something to work on ion the off-season. Not just play an old-timers game.
  22. Rosterman
    Signing Jeffers to play first AFTER the Lewis experiment is over. Of course, would like to see Keaschall also given the first base bag. Golly dang, they had Jackson thru waivers ane 40-man, or we might lose him.d sitting in St. Paul. Adding him abck to the 40-man in the off-season could've happened to keep him. But, no. Sit him on the bench to do... nothing. Caratini cannot throw out base stealers. Fine if you never walk anyone. Olivar was also a possibility of a 2027 backup coming out of spring training. Might still be. He, too, needs to be added to the 40-man. or we will probably lose him. Lackey cannot come fast enough, but chances of him even arriving by mid-season might be jsut a pipe dream. The money spent for two years of Caratini could've been spent on Jeffers.
  23. Rosterman
    Seems a lot of low level guys going to a competitive off-season league. You always think of Arizona being home to guys on the cusp of being added to the 40-man next off-season, and most always get at least a cup-of-coffee in the majors, it seems.
  24. Rosterman
    We all were waiting to see where current core was going to take them. Larnach, Jeffers, Ober, Wallner Ryan, Sands are the leftovers from that group. Lewis is a part of this group, too. No team pulled the plug on trading for Jeffers, and didn't see the interest that we all expected for Ryan. I was surprised the Twins didn't make Larnach to the Astros work by also dangling some minor league guy as an add on. Buxton is the holdover from the group that once included Berrios. The question you always ask is will the Twins extend the guys and for how much. They had a chance tyo extend Ryan or Jeffers in the last two seasons, but they didn't seem wporthy. I ask, would you sign Lewis right now for 3-4 years? You have to start tackling the signing issue sooner rather than later. Bradley needs to be discussed as a longterm Twins commitment or do they just let him play thru arbitration. The next group of Twins is pretty slim. Lee, Martin, Bradley. You can write the aging Clemens iunto that mix. Three bench bats, but one still very young rotation arm who should just get better before he hits free agency the downside of 29. The future is bright. Picture Lackey as the catcher. Tinny should be at first. Tait/Jimenez/Diaw would all be in mix. Picture Culpepper at second. Houston at short. Winkor at third. Outfield of Jenkins Rodriguez, Keaschall. You also have Mendez and Rosario or consideration plys any number of other under-the-radar prospects - Kendle, Thomson. Is Ross still in the bench mix. That's quite a core that hopefully will field better than anything the Twins put on the field this year. Pitching is also strong considering Ober, Lopez, Kremer, Ryan can all walk.
  25. Rosterman
    Raya is from the COVID class of 2020. He did get a taste of the majors, and I don't know why he isn't back here right now, in September. Send Adams back down as you don't need to worry about bringing him up again. Who shut down Morris. There is a way to get some innings for someone with promise. Raya is still developing as a bullpen arm, a decision they should've pushed mroe last season instead of waiting to do it during this season. Three of the four guys only rafted in 2020 are in decision mode. Twins must protect Sabato or lose him. He has torn up powerwise AAA ball. He should also have been given a look here in September. Rosario also needs to be protected or lost. They have invested good money in these three guys.
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