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  1. Rosterman
    Between Lee, Lewis and Martin, and throw in Julien, the Twins have some hard decisions. Lee could give us the average and plate discipline of Arraez, plus the ability to actually play somewhere other than first base, and maybe even steal a base or hit homers. The question is finding a home for the player, and others of slightly more age, but still skills for the long-term future of the Twins. A logjam may be happening.
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    Henriquez would be a good addition for going long. Jax should be pushed for multi-inning stints. The Twins could also press Winder into such a role. We will see seomthing pan out in spring training, as the Twins also have to settle on rotation staffs for St. Paul and Wichita. Remember, Maeda could also start the season as a bullpen arm to build up to pitching five innings come mid-season.
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    As long as we never have to see our four outfielders are Cave, Contreras, Garlick and Celestino with Gordon asking for a bat. Yes, it is a problem, especially with names ike Lewis and Martin needing a play to play, as well as decisions made sooner rather than off-the-cuff as where they will play. I would be happy opening 2023 with Gallo and Kepler on the edges and Gordon and (I guess Garlick as the reserves. Giving Larnach, Kirilloff, Wallner and Celestino fulltime work between the outfield/1B and DH in St. Paul. Kirilloff needs to really shine, and then the decisions needs to be made where to play him. Arraez is the current 1B/DH. Lee, Lewis could be third baseman, which means a move for Miranda to 1B/DH. Some decisions could be made in-season. Can Kepler and Gallo shine and be tradebait with Larnach, Kiriloff, Lewis ready to step in? Where does the speedy Martin fit into the plans. Either way, the Twins 6-7-8 outfielders are better than the 7-8-9 that they had last season. Wallner is in an interesting position. He looks like a worker, and if he holds his power, he could be the DH who could also play in the outfield for seasons to come. But, again, the Twins are looking at a prospect logjam. Who do you keep, at what cost, and in the back of your mind thinking of those still coming up thru the system (Rodriguez, Severino, Mercedes, Urbina).
  4. Rosterman
    Decent returns. Twins have to make a decision on keeping Mahle longer term. Ultimately, where do you play Arraez as 2024 is around the corner.
  5. Rosterman
    Suddenly lots of decent back-up catchers. Glad the Twins got Jair Camargo back, although he might start at Wichita. Looks like may be done signing minor league free agents. Smaller crop than in year's past, which means players advancing that the Twins have developed.
  6. Rosterman
    Yes.
  7. Rosterman
    I still don't like the Gallo signing. Paid too much. This would've been interesting.
  8. Rosterman
    The Twins are getting light on 40-man roster spots. Have to lose someone for Correa. At least this guy is still young, at 24. A back-end bullpen arm, maybe develop into long relief?
  9. Rosterman
    And I'm sure the Twins will be carrying some sort of insurance policy on the contract. Wonder how many millions that will cost?
  10. Rosterman
    2022 was a good example of adding some solid names, happily via trade, but they blew up, along with so many others. When you have an outfield of Cntreras, Garlick, Cave and starting Chi Chi Gonzalez, while a full lineup of players are sitting in the training room, no amount of money will save the team. And the biggie, since free agency is such a gamble, is gambling on your own players (what the Guardians have done in the past, what the Braves are doing now). Part of getting a new stadium made the Twins say "we will now be able to keep our own free agents." Well, we see how that has worked out. And, sure you will get a Dobnak contract now and then (or Blackburn, or Mays), but you also got Span, Polanco, Kepler amongst others that were much lower risk than offering a guy $105m for three years, or the Donaldson thingie. Donaldson was a good example. If the guy is injured, that's big bucks. If he can't play third, do you have a place for him elsewhere? In the back-of-your-mind you like to think that a free agent signing might also mean that you can flip the guy if the team "blows up."
  11. Rosterman
    I would try and get Cueto for less and two years, if possible. Probably a better return in the end. And, who knows, might have some money leftover for a bullpen arm.
  12. Rosterman
    Balazovic has to make an appearance in 2023, or else why keep him on the 40-man. Unfortunately he is behind Woods Richhardson, Varland, Winder, Sands and maybe even Dobnak for that guy you call up if you have a double-header. Probably even see Brent Headrick jump ahead of Balazovic. I wonder if they will try Balazovic in the pen if he blows up in St. Paul. (Any reason to have him start the season in Wichita?) Julien and Martin in the same lineup, in St. Paul. Let's see some base-running that could translate well to the Twins going into 2024, especially with a healthy Buxton.
  13. Rosterman
    Again, the injury wagon. Who's on it, who is not. Is Polanco winding down his career as a Twin? What is his future status on the team as he is pushed out by younger talent. Be interesting to watch Joe Ryan in 2023. Can he adjust?! When he controls the rhythm of his game, he is an Ace. But when he slows, or gets flustered, watch out.
  14. Rosterman
    If the Twins trade Kepler, who plays right? I guess that what spring training is all about. Teams know the Twins have (currently) too many outfielders. What can they actually get for Kepler, compared to his worth to the team. Sadly, barring breakout spring trainings, I would just as soon see Larnach, Celestino and Kiriloff start the season in St. Paul to get back up to speed and worry about Kepler (and maybe Gallo) shining enough to be seasonal trade bait. Of course, we suddenly have a logjam at St. Paul. Wallner is also in the mix and would be nice to play him in the field instead of making him a permanent DH. And is Martin or Lewis an outfielder, or shortstop. Twins, make decisions on players and where you truly want them to play AND succeed. Going forth.
  15. Rosterman
    I wouldn't want him for mroe than a season. Someone will offer him a multi-year.
  16. Rosterman
    Depth is a plus. Especially if you throw left-handed. He has done well for the Twins in his limited roles. Glad to have him back.
  17. Rosterman
    I was...astonished. But Trevor May also got, what, $8m from...OAKLAND! Hell, you could sign starter RICH HILL for $8m and one year. Can't wait to see how the demand market for Fulmer, Hand, Moore and...Wisler will play out. Heck, Joe Smith and Sergio ROmo are still out there (not to mention Alex Colome, Ralph Garza Jr. and, coming off a brilliant season in Mexico, Sam Dyson). So many choices for the bullpen menu. And nothing too filling!
  18. Rosterman
    Those three don't even have to be added to the 40-man in the 2023 off-season. All will be given a chance to advance, which is a plus. The prospects I am most concerned about are Jordon Balazovic, Matt Canterino, Blayne Enlow...and in a minor way, Cole Sands and Josh Winder. Time is running out for those five pitchers who may only keep a roster spot if they pitch from the back-of-the-bullpen, but we only need one (or maybe two) if that is the situation.
  19. Rosterman
    The Twins do have room for another bench guy (spare infielder) on the roster projection. I'm surprised they couldn't trade Kepler to Toronto for the catcher and the right-handed outfielder that went to the Diamondbacks. I'm sure the Twins could have sweetened the deal with a young pitching prospect. Having the catcher the Jays dealt as the next in line, or perhaps Jefefrs replacement, would've been a big plus. The Blue Jays needed a lefty hitting, defensive outfielder. Kepler ahd two years of control yet. Back to the post. Wonder what it would take to get Escobar back to the Twins?
  20. Rosterman
    Let's give him $40m a year for the next three years with opt outs........
  21. Rosterman
    And the Twins thought he was expensive in his last arbitration year. Good for Taylor and you get to play on the same team with your brother.
  22. Rosterman
    Hey, things could still change and tomorrow announce that Correa has signed a 3-year-deal with the Twins for like $50m a season with opt outs!
  23. Rosterman
    We have to find positions and roles for players to play.
  24. Rosterman
    Blankenhorn inked a deal with the Nationals.
  25. Rosterman
    The Twins also signed ARMANI SMITH, a corner outfielder with some first abse experience. Right-handed hitter. Only 24 with a bit of pop and some speed. https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=smith-002arm
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