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  1. Jacksson
    "Don't get me wrong, I have no problem trading players from an area of depth for areas of need but sometimes and this time in particular the FO needed to change their way of thinking and doing business. Picking up options on 2 players that you have replacements for and letting 2 pitchers walk away that you don't have replacements for maybe was the plan but that is not a good plan. Contracts to players like Buxton, Correa and Gallo are huge over-pays and 2023 proved that. The more I see what this FO does the more I question their plan." It is the way to go when the purse strings are controlled by a Pohlad. That family has a priority of winning on the PROFIT line of the Income Statement; irrespective of what happens on the playing field. Already saddled with two burdensome contracts for players with (so far) value that doesn't approach their contract values, the business philosophy was totally obvious. Twenty million for 1 year of two players with tradable value OR $75 million for 3 years of a pitcher who will be 37 yo at the end of the contract and $24 million for 2 years of a pitcher who will be 38 YO at the end of the contract PLUS $16 million for 2 years of an up and down Relief Pitcher who will be 35 YO at the end of that contract. So, the BOTTOM LINE is: TWENTY MILLION OR ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN MILLION. Remember Team is owned by the Pohlads OBVIOUS RESULT !!
  2. Jacksson
    Can't really find fault with Gray wanting to get out of Twinkie Town after his 2023 season. 32 starts, but a W-L record of 8-8 coupled with an ERA south of 3.00. Those results are an embarrassment. So 16 times Gray got a no decision either due to: A quick hook by the Manager An anemic offense that provided no run support. A bullpen that couldn't hold and/or protect a lead. An offensive rally that took place AFTER Gray was out of the game. That doesn't take into account the 8 losses, which were for a variety of the above reasons.
  3. Jacksson
    If I'm the Angels, I don't trade this guy. However, considering the history of their front office moves, anything is possible. Since the Angels always seem to be in search of pitching, send them some back and offer to take Jo Adell (he has worn out his welcome) to plug in to CF.
  4. Jacksson
    The prudent move is to just hang onto him for at least the short term. Vasquez's contract is a sunk cost. Hook Vasquez up with a conditioning regimen for the off season to get him in the best shape possible for 2024. Make sure his 2023 hitting difficulties have been examined, identified and coached up. Catching is a demanding, vulnerable, and perilous position. The next pitch could very well result in an injury leading to an extended stay on the disabled list. Let the kid play everyday at AAA and develop. Meanwhile Vasquez can spell Jeffers, give him a breather when he is nicked up and perhaps become the designated catcher for a certain starting pitcher. When a team who has lost their starting catcher for the season calls the Twins about Vasquez, answer the phone. And don't forget to "charge" certain teams a penalty premium for this and any other trades with them to pay them back for prior trades in which the Twins came out on the short end.
  5. Jacksson
    I still think that the signing of Gallo was a back-handed payoff to Boras for his coming back to the Twins with Correa after swishing with the the Giants and Mets. When are the Twins go for it?? This year was all about "insurance policies" Taylor = Insurance policy for Buxton. Gallo = Insurance policy for Kirilloff/Larnach. Farmer = Insurance policy for Lewis/Miranda/Polanco/Correa Castro = Insurance policy for SIX different positions.
  6. Jacksson
    Not only the hitting coach and the assistant hitting coach at the MLB level, but also the hitting coaches within the organization should be evaluated with a critical eye. What steps are being taken by Flavey, Levine and Baldelli? All they seem to be doing is shrugging their shoulders and scratching their head. Time to put together a plan for elevating the performance of the current under performing offensive players and put it into effect.
  7. Jacksson
    Too many sub-par offensive performers on the Twins. That and the injuries are the problems. Buxton, Gallo, Correa, Kepler, Taylor, Vasquez, Miranda, Larnach, and Pagan (just because he is Pagan), Polanco, Mahle, Paddack, Celestino, Gordon, Stewart, Thielbar, DeLeon And then there are some questionable trades made by management coupled with some questionable medical reviews of player targets by the medical staff.
  8. Jacksson
    I still believe that the Gallo signing was a "Payoff" to Boras for his turning back to the Twins with Correa
  9. Jacksson
    At what he is being paid to perform, he should be able to cover 3B and 2B as well as SS.
  10. Jacksson
    Switch to a different flavor of Kool-Aid. Goldschmidt is not an answer, just costs resources and gums up team chemistry. Can't help but think that the Gallo signing by the Twins was a "reward" to the Boras Organization for him circling back to the Twins with Correa after both Boras and Correa were embarrassed by the Giants and Mets. Gallo + Taylor + Kepler are the WORST OFFENSIVE OUTFIELD in the MLB. If there is an area of intense need it is for a provenquality outfielder who can hit for average. How is running and hitting GOOD for Buxton's knee?? Put him on the 60 day DL, Tell him to go home, rest,recover, rehab. Dump both Gallo & Kepler, Taylor becomes outfielder #4. This creates 3 open spots on the 40 man roster (Buxton, Gallo, Kepler) Lewis + Farmer + Julian + Kirilloff in the infield. Solano backing up 3B, 2B, 1B Larnach + Castro + Wallner in the OF Miranda comes back as DH Correa picks slivers and looks at tape from prior years to figure out what is wrong & gets a physical at the Mayo Clinic. Also, at the All-Star Break: EVERY PLAYER gets a Complete Physical and a Through Eye Exam from a a Certified Ophthalmologist. Fire and replace both the Hitting Coach and the Assistant Hitting Coach Any or all of the above; either at the same time or gradually.
  11. Jacksson
    Too many players hitting around the Mendoza line. The performance of advance scouts and the hitting coaches needs to be reviewed. Video staffers need to step up with comparisons of hitters this year vs prior years. The team building strategy of of the front office should be scrutinized. (How is Gio doing in LA??) The line-ups being put forth by Baldelli could be improved upon.
  12. Jacksson
    Arraez is gone. Who is on 1st? Kirilloff? Miranda?? Farmer??? Kepler????
  13. Jacksson
    Signing Gallo is just a debt repayment to Boras for "gifting" the Twins with a disguised single year contract for Correa last year. Now the Twins help out Gallo to rebuild his value and stay in the good graces of Boras for future "sweetheart" deals.
  14. Jacksson
    Since the Twins had to pay the entire salary for Taylor Rogers to play for San Diego and in return received ONLY: a starting pitcher with an arm ready to fail, a journey-man reliever who was/is unable to step up to a more significant role and a flier on a young, green pitcher with control issues that probably won't amount to anything, regardless of what the future holds for what the Twins received, THEY DIDN'T GET NEARLY ENOUGH !!
  15. Jacksson
    One move that had to be made since the team gutted their upper level catching depth in their quest to unload Donaldson. If ANY Twins followers truly believed that the Twins would empty the Pohlad warchest of Bucks to make a serious offer on any of the big 4 shortstops, they are deluded. To any of those interested, I can make you a heck of a deal on the Mendota Bridge. Twins had their shortstop position filled when they acquired Farmer.
  16. Jacksson
    Perhaps changing leagues would benefit Bumgarner
  17. Jacksson
    Should be a successful off season for conditioning for Sano. IF he hires a conditioning coach & a professional chef & a nutritionist Also in his favor: most AYCE Buffets have gone out of business
  18. Jacksson
    We will not see one of the top 4 Free Agent SS sign with the Twinkies. The team is owned by Jimmy Pohlad who learned business from Papa Carl (Mr Cheap) Pohlad. The Pohlad Business Philosophy: (by way of Fred Flintstone) "You're in the business army now; your only friend is a buck and the more bucks you've got, the more friends you've got." 3B = Miranda & Farmer SS = Farmer & Gordon 2B = Polanco & Gordon 1B = Arraez & Kirilloff & Farmer DH = Arraez, Kirilloff, Polanco, Miranda, Buxton,
  19. Jacksson
    The team owner is named "Pohlad". The Twins will be "0 for Carlos"
  20. Jacksson
    Seems like the plan should be to have 3-4 relievers used as "openers" in every series game for 1 or 2 innings, then turn the game over to the REAL starters to chip in their 5 innings, then go back to the bullpen to close the game out.
  21. Jacksson
    I don't know anything about Correa's personality BUT how much of the goings on with regard to his contract and/or expectations are driven by Mr. Boras?
  22. Jacksson
    Field calls on: Kepler, Polanco & Urshela. Larnach = LF, Wallner = RF, Miranda = 3B, Kirilloff = 1B Plug in Gordon or Martin or a Free Agent till Lewis is ready, then flip the Free Agent at the deadline.
  23. Jacksson
    After the New York Jerkees sign a big buck free agent Shortstop, the Twinkies can try to trade to get back Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ben Rortvedt.
  24. Jacksson
    NOT A CHANCE IN H*LL as long as a Pohlad owns the team. Mr Cheap, Carl taught his children well = In the business army, your only friend is a buck and the more bucks you've got, the more friends you've got. (Fred Flintstone) They may make a phone call to his agent, if only to be able to say a feeble, meaningless, "WE TRIED" to Twins fans.
  25. Jacksson
    Many decisions to be made during this off season: 1). Where does Arraez fit position wise? Is it reasonable to have a BA champ as a jack of all trades? 2). Where does Miranda fit in the field? 1B? 3B? 3). Is Kirilloff an outfielder or a 1B? Does he need a RH platoon partner? 4). Who is the back-up catcher? Is Sanchez kept or do you let him walk? 5). Is Wallner really READY for the bigs? 6). Do you keep Urshela? 7). Does any other team want: Urshela, Kepler, Polanco? What should we expect? What would we accept? 8). So long, don't let the door hit you on the way out: Billy Hamilton, Kyle Garlick, Jake Cave, Sandy Leon. Miguel Sano. 9). Here's a map of St. Paul for you: Mark Conteras, Jermaine Palacios, Caleb Hamilton. 10). Is Royce Lewis the Shortstop, FINALLY, or tradebait? If the latter, WHO is the Shortstop? AND I have not even gotten to the Pitching Staff !!!
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