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  1. rdehring
    As I read this Martin crashed into the right field wall and is being checked out by the trainer. Looks like he is going to stay in the game, maybe? Twins sure don't need any more injuries.
  2. rdehring
    Although it has only been a handful of games great seeing Jiminez off to a fantastic return, even if it is at Low-A ball. Two of the Twins top prospects are doing very well at Cedar Rapids. Winokur has all the tools and is hitting very well after a slow start, very slow. Houston is often referred to as one of, if not the best shortstop in minor league ball. He continues to hit very well. Houston can be a huge part of future Twins teams if he even hits a little. Should he continue hitting like he has, he will be a star. Today's question is when either or both will be heading down I-35 to Wichita?
  3. rdehring
    I see Hernandez is 19 and from the D.R. Also see he swiped 36 bags two years ago in the DSL. But this year he has been on base 10 times and has 10 stolen bases. We need to know more about this kid, Seth, a lot more.
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    This injury may be a blessing for he and the Twins long term. Assuming he gets back on the field by mid-summer, there won't be any pressure to call him up later this year. That means he can stay off the 40-man and be playing for the Saints next spring when all the big leaguers are sitting at home.
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    Gotta agree with you Mike. Yet, they keep running him out there at shortstop some of the time.
  6. rdehring
    Seems like an easy situation for management. Talk to Joe in July with the intent to sign him to an extension. If he and his agent say no, or their demands are unrealistic the Twins need to attempt to trade him before the deadline. But only trade him if they get an excellent return, including a player or two who are ready to join the big club. If they don't get that return, try again this winter at either an extension or trade. Unfortunately, as mentioned above no one knows what will be happening this winter so a real decision is best made come July.
  7. rdehring
    Was also going to comment on Winokur. Gotta believe he will be heading down to Wichita later this summer. And he is only 21. Should he continue hitting, he would arrive in St. Paul next summer as a 22-year-old with the potential to be a late season callup. Question remains whether he will be a shortstop or outfielder when he arrives at Target Field. Looking forward to seeing Hill on the hill for the Kernels tonight.
  8. rdehring
    Great comment, Tony. But must disagree with two words. I would replace "after the" season, with "later this" season. Twins have been a huge surprise, but hopefully there will be several smart moves made a couple months from now.
  9. rdehring
    Thanks Nick. Count me among those Twins fans who is happy, very happy.
  10. rdehring
    Thanks for the report, Tom. They are appreciated. Every year there is hope one top Twins prospect will arrive and be that guy. You know, a star rookie who is in the running for ROY and future stardom. Seemed this year just might be that year with EmRod, Jenkins, Rodon, Culpepper and Gonzalez all one step away at St. Paul. But they can't become that player if they aren't playing and the year is already one-third over. Probably too late in the season to become that stud rookie, but Mendez sure is getting it done on the field. Not only didn't his production take a hit when moving up to AAA, but it got better. Don't recall which of the many trades he was in last July, but it sure looks like a good one. Also noticed the ERA's of the Twins pitchers at St. Paul. And AA and Cedar Rapids aren't much better. Ouch! Was excited seeing another good game from Jiminez, until I read the report and learned he may have again been injured.
  11. rdehring
    Unless I missed it, Cody, you didn't mention one important fact of the trade. Jax will be a free agent, is it next year? I know Bradley has been up and down, so he has accumulated some major league time, but he must have at least two years before free agency. Or is it three?
  12. rdehring
    Thanks for another FANTASTIC report, Seth. Loved it! But I still don't know who Brad Rudis is? Also, a bit shocking seeing how young Jenkins is at AAA compared with everyone else. Now can we please get him on the field? Pretty Please?
  13. rdehring
    Agree with Major League Ready's comments about how Tampa and others build teams that are competitive year after year. It would be smart for the Twins to operate like they do. As far as trading Buxton, a definite NO unless he asks. Ryan is the other player who could be worth a huge return. I see the Twins keeping one of Lopez or Ryan beyond the next year. Expect it will be Lopez. As for Ryan, talk to his agent about an extension. If the answer is too expensive or a flat out no, then he goes this July. The key will be getting a package including a couple very good players who have either broken in with their club or are having success at AAA and ready to join the Twins. The return for Ryan should not be several prospects from A ball, no matter how highly rated. Jeffers is another question. He won't be returning from his injury until a few weeks prior to the deadline. Odds are good he won't be producing like he was the first two months of the season. His value this offseason could be limited should he not be the same player following his injury. Maybe a two-year extension, or three makes the most sense for both Ryan and the Twins. Hopefully, the Twins can get that done. The Twins need more players like Austin Martin. Why would you trade him? As mentioned by many above, makes sense to move Larnach, if the return is decent. Same for Bell. Unless there is a miraculous turn at AAA by either Wallner or Lewis, don't see the Twins getting much in return for either this July. Should either have a good summer with the Saints and play well in their return to the Twins the last two months, they could have value next winter. I don't see either getting moved this July but would like to see the Twins get that done in the off-season. If we want to operate like Tampa or Cleveland, the key will be evaluating who we get back in these trades. But yes, I see the Twins being active in both July and the winter.
  14. rdehring
    Thanks for the report, Seth. Was concerned about Culpepper when looking at the Saints box score. Thanks for the explanation. Should he keep hitting like he has for another week or so, we will no longer have to think of Mendez's results as being a SSS. Could this kid be this good? Everyone expects Gonzalez will be up for only a few games. Wouldn't it be fantastic if he got to play in three or four games and did so well, they can't send him back down? Didn't see the game, but game one sure seemed like a good start. Is Hill on a low pitch count?
  15. rdehring
    Thanks for the information on Mercedes. Had been wondering why he wasn't in the draft being from Puerto Rico.
  16. rdehring
    Seeing most teams have two catchers, the question remains where plays on days he's not behind the dish. He has played some first base in the past. Is he continuing to do that this year to keep his bat in the lineup?
  17. rdehring
    Have been wondering the past few days if Sabato would be a good replacement for Bell? After several disappointing seasons, he is having some success. Don't have a clue if he will have any success with the Twins. But we know Bell is a hole in their lineup. 2026 isn't going to be a competitive season for the Twins. Use it towards making the team competitive in 2027 or 2028. Wallner was a first step. They didn't bring up any of the good prospects, however, that won't happen until several get healthy.
  18. rdehring
    Didn't see this until this morning, Seth. Great seeing Jimenez back on the field. Had forgotten that the Twins got two very good catching prospects last July. Also had forgotten about Carpenter who is another young lefty. Seeing he is from Madison Tech, that's a no-no for me. A 6'11" starter for the FCL Twins? That's taller than that Dutch kid who was in the organization a while ago, isn't it? Recall reading, he was killed in an auto accident while playing winter ball in Australia a few years back. What a shame.
  19. rdehring
    For years I watched teams like Cleveland bring some kid up to make his first, or second start against the Twins and dominating for 5 or 6 innings. Kept asking, why can't the Twins have pitchers like this? Seems Prielipp may be that pitcher. Do have a question, however. Are pitchers like Prielipp going to have problems going deep into games when they have lots of high pitch at bats, leading to lots of K's?
  20. rdehring
    Congrats to your daughter for her recent successes. To many of us, Seth, you are still a young man! I don't recognize most of the names on that FCL roster. But I recall that Serrano was one of their big signings, wasn't he? Great seeing him have a game like last night. Hopefully, he is turning a corner, and his bat will start producing. Also huge night for DeBarge. You know how I love defense and speed, so he has become one of my favorite prospects. We need to remember the MiLB season is still very young. Hopefully, last night is a sign DeBarge is beginning to settle in at AA.
  21. rdehring
    Because he, Roden and Jenkins are all on the IL.
  22. rdehring
    Long overdue. Watched the Wild last night, so I didn't know who did what in last night's Twins disaster. Saw the box score this morning and just shook my head when seeing Wallner was 0-4 with another 4 K's, again. Said to my bride, of 50 years, sending this kid down would be good for both the team and Wallner. Great seeing they finally made the move. The best outcome for the Twins would be Wallner getting comfortable over the next couple weeks, then blasting a half dozen or more long home runs in June. Doubt Wallner has any place in the Twins future plans. Hopefully a successful re-set at St. Paul could get them something come July. Anything.
  23. rdehring
    Don't know if giving up on him was how I felt last fall. But his AFL performance sure was concerning. Seeing 1B is in his toolbox, would be fantastic if what we are seeing now is who he is and will be.
  24. rdehring
    Loved the game. Enjoyed your report. I for one, hope that Buxton, Ober and Jeffers are part of the Twins future as the veteran part of their next competitive team.
  25. rdehring
    Sad reading the comments about Quick. Hopefully, this is something minor and he will be back without missing a start. Or one at the most. Was wondering if any of the Twins top pitching prospects have been healthy all year? And it's only mid-May. Great seeing Winokur continue hitting like we hoped he would. Also good seeing Ferrer with good game-after-game.
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