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  1. Jacksson
    Your proposed "solutions" are just band-aids and do nothing to fix the root cause(s) of the DFA problem. The game has evolved, injuries are becoming more frequent and the rules that have been in place since time began are no longer viable in today's environment. Compounding matters is the deep pockets of some teams that allows them to freely spend on adding of free agents to their teams which renders teams that rely on the draft, trades and development to being "feeder" clubs of players to the high revenue clubs. The 40 man roster is no longer viable and should be raised. The 26 man roster is no longer viable and should be raised. The team roster should be at least 30 players till May 1st due to the frequency of "Spring" injuries that seem to befall players. The number of option years for players is inadequate, counter productive and not in the best interests of both organization and player. Too many decisions on the status of players are being driven by the fact that the player is "out of options". Shouldn't the player have some say so if he is optioned? And how many years he is willing to be optioned? Players are people and do develop their skills over different increments of time. A set limitation of time cannot realistically be applied like it was peanut butter. Lower revenue teams should have a higher(Currently 40 man roster limit) that high revenue teams to allow them greater flexibility when it comes to developing and retaining players. Reform of these above factors will help in reigning in the problem.
  2. Jacksson
    With regard to new ownership: The rumor going around is that the new owners will relocate the team to Emporia, KS and rename the team "The Hostess Twinkies".
  3. Jacksson
    John Castino had back issues that moved him off of 3B and over to 2B. Lee has back issues
  4. Jacksson
    I think it may be Martin in place of Julien.
  5. Jacksson
    Management better hope that France brings something to the table since, although he was signed as a free agent, his addition cost the Twins the services of: Ronny Henriquez, Brent Headrick for NOTHING and Michael Helman for pocket change as well as probably costing them a pleasant long term relationship with Jose Miranda and possibly, if he is moved to 2B, Royce Lewis.
  6. Jacksson
    NO. He deserves spot #4/ After Paddack is traded, Festa gets spot #5.
  7. Jacksson
    Fans are holding out that with an injury to Duran, Blewett replaces him as CLOSER.
  8. Jacksson
    Front Office Bungling !! If they wanted Castellano so bad, but are worried at the possibility of having to offer him back, then why not trade for his rights outright? Twinkies just sent out: Helman, Headrick and Henriquez for just pennies. Couldn't one of those three or another member of the 40 man roster been used to get Castellano free and clear ??
  9. Jacksson
    If all 3 are still even in the organization, they will be playing in St. Paul, NOT Minneapolis.
  10. Jacksson
    BTW, perhaps Ponder could rejoin the Vikings as JJ's Back-up. He is WELL RESTED !!
  11. Jacksson
    Yea, Bill's movie career hasn't taken off like he thought it would since he left SNL, so he needs the money and is trying this !!
  12. Jacksson
    That's Correct !! WHAT is on Second. As far as Third Base goes, I Don't Know !!
  13. Jacksson
    If "THE PLAN" was to trade Willi, why did they choose to loose Helman for cash and not just delay the signing of Bader & Columbe UNTIL pitchers & catchers reported and roster space could be gained through the use of the DL ?? The Bader signing would indicate that Willi either is the starter at 2B and/or is the RH platoon OF with Bader against LHP.
  14. Jacksson
    NO. But with Helman gone, Keaschall, not physically ready (and not on the 40, man roster), Julien having a questionable bat, Martin being questionable with both glove and bat, and Lee not yet proven as being ready. the second base job falls to Castro. Just based upon his paycheck, the team needs him in the lineup just about every day. Why else would there be rumors about the team having interest in a SS?? Either Correa isn't doing so well OR Castro is going to be used somewhere other than SS.
  15. Jacksson
    The critical issues for the Twins for the 2025 season involve the construction and positions of 3/4 of the infield. Based on the available players, there is a ripple effect on who mans the positions and if moves outside the organization are necessary. That Stated: Who's on First? What's on Second? I Don't Know is on Third.
  16. Jacksson
    What it points to is that the Twins start the year with Jeffers and Vasquez. Meanwhile Camargo, Cartaya and Gasper get at bats in the minors and the team patiently waits for one or more of them to be a pleasant surprise. Meanwhile, they use Vasquez in situations to maximize his value while patiently waiting for the inevitable substantial injury to another team's catcher. When the phone rings, the Twins answer.
  17. Jacksson
    The relocation rumors I hear as being circulated are the Twins moving to Savannah, GA (The Hostess City) or Lenexa, KS (Home of Hostess Brands, Inc) which in either case, would result in the renaming of the team to the............................................................................................................ HOSTESS TWINKIES !!
  18. Jacksson
    Twins will listen to ANY TEAM that calls on Paddack & Lopez, and although the return for Lopez should include an MLB ready starter, when Paddack goes, a rotation spot opens up and having a LHP in the rotation would be a Plus. Perhaps use Hart in conjunction with a 1-2 inning opener that throws heat to then make way for a soft tossing LHP. Can we check to see if Flavey is a member of this site and if he is not gift him with the Premium Access. I'd chip in.
  19. Jacksson
    Due to the Twins' budget restrictions the team was unable to afford to sign a Lincoln or Mercury so they settled for a FORD !!
  20. Jacksson
    Twins Front Office/Ownership Brain trust have offers out to: Rick Vaughn, Pedro Cerrano, Jake Taylor, Roger Dorn, Willie Mays Hayes and Eddie Harris to fill the current voids on the team while continuing to operate on a shoestring budget.
  21. Jacksson
    SF "OWES" the Twins for a couple trade fleecings that victimized the team and should cut us a deal.
  22. Jacksson
    Twin's Front Office is waiting to hear back from MLB and MLBPA on paying players LESS than the league minimum due to the team's precarious financial condition. This will impact roster decisions.
  23. Jacksson
    "Barney, You're in the business army now; your only friend's a buck and the more bucks you've got, the more friends you've got", Fred Flintstone to Barney Rubble after Fred got Barney a job that he announced he was quitting because unbeknownst to Fred, Barney's first task was to repossess Fred's TV set. I believe every Pohlad child is given a baby blanket which they keep for the entireity of their lives with this above quote on it. And they live by it.
  24. Jacksson
    What everyone - especially Twins front office seems to forget is that player trades CAN involve more than just TWO teams. Adding a third or fourth team to the deal and involving the movement of additional players may just be what it takes to get a deal done while adding to the possibility of getting who/what you want at a cost you are willing to pay.
  25. Jacksson
    It's a Catch 22. Can't run without players that can do it. Pohlads are selling the team for a big profit. The buyer will need to generate a profit to begin to recoup their investment which means a cheap payroll. Cheap payroll means ZERO big bucks free agents, replacing departing free agents with minimal cost players AND exploring trade opportunities for: Buxton, Correa, Paddack, Vasquez, Lopez, Castro, etc. Remember the Pohlad family business motto = In business, your only friend is a BUCK and the more BUCKS you've got, the more friends you've got. This philosophy based on the past dealings of the family, and as expressed by the immortal Fred Flintstone.
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