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  1. rdehring
    Great piece, Cody. I expect the Twins are as happy as a pig in the proverbial you know what that they have both prospects. Give them all-star quality players in center, short and soon behind the plate and they will be a team we all can be excited about
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    I have a question related to this discussion. Should both sides shock us and agree on a new CBA before spring training, the opening of camps is about 120 days from now. My question is how many payroll related posts will the writers of TD have between now and the opening of camp? I will put the number at 120, you pick the over or under.
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    Yes, the Twins have been slow for way too long.
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    Could not agree more with your comment, Nashville. Loved it!
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    In know Roden played first base at Creighton. My question is: how much? Was he competent there? Or filling in a few games? What I am fairly certain of is Roden belongs in major league baseball. If the Twins don't have a spot, they should be able to include him in a package that brings back something of need. Roden is an upper mid-west guy. Wondering, could he be similar to another of those guys who plays first base for the Cubs? That worked out nicely for the Cubbies, didn't it?
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    Leipold? Maybe, but probably not. His wife is another story, she is part of Racine, WI Johnson Wax family. Could the recent Timberwolves sale be what is happening? A limited partner flipping his interest with the majority owner?
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    I am of the opinion that the Twins, or any team for that matter, should never let a player with value leave without receiving something in return. Although my solution isn't easy, it should be doable. That would be to trade him in November prior to the lockout. If not possible, offer arbitration and work to trade him after the lockout. Have always liked him, but the Twins must open the corner outfield spots for the young guys.
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    The only one I would like to see is the guy from St. Louis, who is likely either unavailable or way too expensive. The others are either injured or can't play first base. Isn't Clemens as good an option as any of these guys except the St. Louis guy? Move him to first full time and find a second baseman. Maybe give Lewis two-thirds of a season to prove he can get the job done. Should he fail, Houston comes up and Culpepper moves to second. If Lewis succeeds and Houston is ready at the trade deadline, move Lewis.
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    Shocking that the Twins have 5 catchers in their top 20. A few years back there weren't any, were there? Cedar Rapids season is flat out shocking. Haven't they been in the playoffs nearly every year since joining the Twins however long ago? Is part of it the fact Dinkelman isn't their manager any longer? Who is the manager and is he a concern? Thinking of the local fans, hopefully the Kernels will be back in the hunt next year. I have never seen Houston play, live or on tv. Is his defense really good and you will notice the difference watching a game or two? Or is it at another level that when watching a series you leave saying WOW? Or is he a solid defender with our having been led to believe is special?
  10. rdehring
    Interesting piece Nick. I guess it is a sign of the times that we will be talking about payroll most days between now and whenever the season begins. I for one could care what the payroll is. What I do care about is that the FO makes good decisions and the team we see on the field for opening day is a better team than the one we saw much of this past season. And not only better, but more interesting with many of our young future stars playing on the West side of the Mississippi River. With that said, I expect payroll in 2027 will be higher. How much is anyone's guess. The only other thought I have is that I do not believe the Twins should allow any players with value to leave for nothing. That means they must offer arbitration to Ober, Larnach and Lewis. That is unless they cut a deal prior to arbitration, which I assume they will do. This also doesn't mean that any of them should be on their opening day roster. Rather, it means they have some work to do over what will be a difficult off-season to get at least two of the above trio (Larnach and Ober) moved for something in return.
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    I thought that days on the major league IL counted towards service time. Is that wrong? Got a good smile from your comment about 'there's almost always ambiguity regarding injuries." Tell that to Brock Faber.
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    I don't really care how much the Twins payroll increases. I care that they improve the team with good off-season decisions. Unfortunately, this off-season will likely be a total mess with the CBA challenges. What I want them to accomplish is: 1) trade several players to clear their roster, including Larnach, Wallner, Ryan and probably Ober; 2) get several young players from those trades who will be close to playing for the Twins early next year; 3) Sign a starting catcher for at least two years, hopefully Jeffers; and 4) sign at least two relievers with one being a top late inning closer. There are other questions that must be addressed, including Lewis and first base. Seems the payroll will increase, but the above would make me happy regardless of whether the payroll is up $10M or $40M. As for Zoll, seems like a capable young man who has ten months under his belt and the opportunity to prove he is the man for the Twins going forward. Personally, would love to see him succeed.
  13. rdehring
    Great story in 2026 for the Twins. Is it the top one? Maybe. Young man should be even better in 2027. Want to expect him becoming that left-handed ACE the Twins haven't had since Johann. What is also interesting is that Rojas stuff may actually be better. Gotta expect the Twins are going to move a couple of those veteran starters this offseason, Ryan? Ober? Kremer?. Hopefully, before the league shuts down on December 1.
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    Interesting piece, Nick. Very interesting, thanks. Like a few above I don't see any difference between Jeffers and Buxton. Buxton had a few more at bats, was better defensively and if memory serves, was as good as anyone in the league before his injury. Both should be either A- or B. Or is a B+ more appropriate for both? See you appreciate that Roden had a solid year, although not a lot of big-league at bats. I see him as a solid big-league player, either with the Twins or someone else. Just don't know where he fits with the Twins, unless he unpacks the first base glove he had back at Creighton. Will join those comments that Ross, Sabato and others with less than 25 at bats should be given an incomplete.
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    Don't disagree, but an easy solution as EmRod can certainly play right.
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    Many of you talk about Buxton, mostly his health. His injuries lead to holes in the outfield with too many games played by AAAA players. I believe the Twins have solved this concern without trading Buxton, who like many of us is one of my favorites. That outfield was on the field the past few weeks, Rodriguez, Jenkins and Keaschall. Keaschall is a grinder who works his butt off. For that reason, I believe he will be better in right field in 2027. When Buxton is healthy, rotate each thru the DH position a day or two each week. When Buxton, or Rodriguez, or Jenkins is injured, problem solved. I don't know what this means for Martin, who I like. Also don't know what this means for Roden, who I believe belongs in the big leagues. Maybe one is traded? I recently saw that Roden played some first base in college, maybe that's an option.
  17. rdehring
    Perhaps best written piece I have read all year. And the most reasonable. Thanks, Nick!
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    Hindsight is always 20/20. Add me to those above who believe you can't cherry-pick which trades they shouldn't have done. Also, trades for prospects cannot be judged one year after the trade.
  19. rdehring
    Add me to the list of those who are excited about this group. Curious about a couple others. Was Zebby considered and didn't make the cut? Or has he been around long enough that he wasn't considered? Then there is Alan Roden. What he has done in his inconsistent playing time with the Twins together with his AAA production, I am of the opinion he belongs in major league baseball. Not saying he beats out anyone in this top 10. Just saying he is a big leaguer, whether or not that is with the Twins. Roden and at least one other of the many left-handed hitting outfielders are certainly prospects to be moved, if they don't make the Twins roster next year. And if moved they should bring back something of value to the Twins.
  20. rdehring
    In answer to your question, Nick, I would say, yes, no or maybe? I wasn't in the Twin Cities during the early to mid-80's when the team was ramping up to the '87 World Series. But this past month or so I have the feeling that this young group might be doing what they did. Although Lewis hasn't developed into the player everyone expected Lee and Keaschall made huge progress during the year and look to be solid members of future Twins teams. Add the trio of young prospects who finally arrived and the Twins should have 5/8 of their position player group set well into the 2030's. Add several young pitchers, including those who arrived at the 2025 deadline, a young shortstop and several catchers and their future is bright, very bright. Now they need to make a few smart moves this offseason, assuming there is an offseason to do so.
  21. rdehring
    Love this kid's hustle and hope he remains a Twin for a long, long career. Wasn't one of Moliter's nicknames when in Milwaukee the "ignitor?" Could see Luke being called that.
  22. rdehring
    And best of all SE23, he is a Badger (state, not school).
  23. rdehring
    Suddenly taking pitchers into deep counts is bad? The guys we listen to on tv, the guys who played the game a long time seem to like them as they wear the pitcher down. Yes, they can lead to strikeouts. They can also lead to hits or walk. Two out of three ain't bad, especially in baseball.
  24. rdehring
    So glad to see Jenkins begin hitting like everyone thought he could. Sure, as heck will give him a better winter than had he finished hitting 1 for 10. Hopefully, he will keep getting some hits these last few games. Will continue believing that Prielipp will become an ACE level pitcher, perhaps as soon as 2028.
  25. rdehring
    Interesting group, Cody. Thanks for including what they signed for. I know this was hitters only. Not expecting a lot when you get to pitchers as it seemed their score nearly every day had the opposing team in double digits.
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