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  1. rdehring
    Debated Mike whether to give you a 'like' or the 'sad.' Did the like but the situation with the Twins is just too bloody sad. Especially for us old guys that don't have that many more seasons to enjoy.
  2. rdehring
    Thanks, Seth. That entire physical problem with SWR is just plain weird. Is it correct that he had a parasite that was removed by some procedure? That is almost too difficult to understand. Together with Vazquez going to the hospital for some time with an infection in his shoulder.
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    With all the above talk about when/if players arrive, does the likelihood of a shutdown in 2027 come into play? If players such as Jenkins, Culpepper, etc. come up during the 2026 season, they will be on strike/locked out in 2027? Correct? If they are not brought up, would they be playing at St. Paul in 2027? Can't recall the last time, but there was minor league baseball during that shutdown. Wasn't there? Baseball is changing. Not sure I like some of it, but so be it I guess.
  4. rdehring
    Considering how long he was out, a reasonable outing for Lopez. Not so much for Woods Richardson, although we don't know how worn down he is physically. Agree with the above comments that Jenkins is sure looking like a real prospect. Hopefully, the Twins won't screw him up.
  5. rdehring
    Here we go again talking about what the Twins payroll will be. Or should be? I believe the Brewers payroll this year is just a bit over $100M. Isn't Cleveland a bit under $100M? The topic we should be talking about is what the Twins are doing with their payroll. Whatever level it is at. The Twins can win with a +/- $100M payroll as others are doing it. Can this front office and on field coaching staff do what is needed to make the Twins a winner? That's the question. At least for me.
  6. rdehring
    Can't I have a different opinion without the continued making it look like I am an idiot?
  7. rdehring
    Must disagree, DJL. Not saying I think Keirsey is a stud or would likely be a starter for the Twins. Do think he could be a good option as a fourth or fifth outfielder. Also, one never knows when someone comes out of the weeds and becomes a solid player at an older age. Won't disagree he didn't hit for the Twins. But you have to consider which is it, the chicken or the egg. Did he not hit because he isn't capable? Or because no one is likely to hit when breaking into the big leagues and batting a few times a week.
  8. rdehring
    Curious about Prielipp going on the Development List. Assume it isn't an injury. Does anyone know more about the reason? Or is it a way to rest his arm after the huge jump of innings this year? Or could they be working with him a bit before moving across the river in September? Looking at the box scores, see that Jenkins had another Jenkins type game. 1-3 with a walk and run scored. See he also stole his 10th base. Seeing he has only played 48, that number was impressive to me.
  9. rdehring
    Thanks for this post, Jamie. Found it interesting, very interesting. LaValle E. Neal III had a wonderful piece in today's Strib. The lead was that the Twins moves are not over. Nor should they be. Talks about players who will likely be moved because they haven't performed like the Twins expected. Or maybe hoped. Amongst that group were both Wallner and Larnach. Talks about many believing you need 1,500 at bats to determine what type of hitter a player is. Well, Larnach has now exceeded that so the Larnach we see is who he will likely be. Same to some extent with Wallner. With all the highly touted prospects on the horizon, this duo along with Julien and a few pitchers may be leaving Target Field prior to opening day. As for Fedko, love what he is doing this year. What I find surprising about so many comments is how people here are down on Rodon. The kid has had a handful of at bats with Toronto/Twins. But take a look at his minor league numbers. If he had been in our organization, people here would be claiming he is our next super star. I know my Wisconsin background (kid is from Middleton where my office was before moving here 40 years ago) makes me biased, but this kid has a chance of being very good. It also appears he has good speed and plays good defense, something both Larnach and Wallner do not do. I also do not think that Keirsey should be written off. He has excellent speed and is very good in the outfield at all three positions. He has hit very well in the minors, although with minimal power. I don't think we should be down on him because he hasn't hit for the Twins. No one can be expected to hit well when getting what was it, two or three at bats a week?
  10. rdehring
    Got a good smile out of that comment, Mike. Thanks.
  11. rdehring
    Most everyone is talking about Fedko, but really there is nothing left to say. What I found interesting was that Keirsey had two nice RBI hits after Fedko got on base. See that his numbers are getting much better. Expect he was glad to be with the big club much of the year, but this kid may still be a good player if given a chance for regular at bats. Great seeing Prielipp on the mound in AAA. With the big increase in innings this year it is reasonable to expect him to tire a bit as he gets beyond the first couple innings.
  12. rdehring
    Difficult topic for us to discuss as we really don't know what was going on in that clubhouse. I haven't been a fan of Correa for some time. May have begun with his 'Dior' comments. Others were comments he made that to me sounded like it was all about him. Not the team. Even your comment above, Nick, "I want to build a championship culture in this organization," Correa said back when he first signed with Minnesota, I read as being all about him as he could have said WE need to build a championship culture. Since he arrived we were told he was the team's leader. To me, the team leader has and will continue to be Byron Buxton. Some time I really have wondered what Buxton thought of Correa? As I said, I don't have a clue what was going on in that clubhouse, just that Correa rubbed me wrong from the time he arrived.
  13. rdehring
    Have seen comments that Abel might be another find for the Twins, similar to Joe Ryan. Expect the Twins would be elated should he prove to be another Ryan. Or even Joe Ryan Lite! Know nothing about Smith, other than what you wrote above and that the Twins took him towards the end of the draft. Encouraging that he was a very young third year college player. Still a small sample, but certainly fun to think about what could be. Yes, he is a first baseman only. Does anyone know if he is good defensively at first? Or needs a lot of work?
  14. rdehring
    Interesting whether Jax or Bradley has the most disappointing start with their new teams. Hopefully, comments that Bradley is working on some stuff are true and the reason his couple starts have been disappointing. Another great relief appearance by MacLeod. Do you see him making the Twins and doing well, Seth? This year or next? As a starter or reliever? When I saw DeBarge was 4-4 with two doubles I was thinking he might not have stolen a base. Wrong! With 62 he has tied the most ever for any player in the Twins organization, correct? Was it Knoblach? Thanks for a great report, Seth.
  15. rdehring
    Thanks for a great analysis, Cody. Wasn't that long ago that the Twins catching prospects were, well no one. A year or two of good drafting and development and two trades sure have made a difference. Gotta believe it is now a strength, although the best prospect, the prospect who could make a difference, is still a way away. Thanks again, Cody.
  16. rdehring
    Interesting. And yes, exciting. Don't know if you noticed that Prielipp was promoted to AAA this morning. Doubt he will join the Twins in September, but with the current shape of the pitching staff anything is possible. Must say with all the ads I missed the 2026 ETA and thought you were projecting all those as this year.
  17. rdehring
    Truth is we all are going to have to wait and see what happens this winter and during the next season. The only thing I think I know is that it will be interesting. Or maybe I should have said HOPE it will be interesting. Personally, I expect to see several moves come winter. I don't know what approach they will take with pitching, but as of today they should have a strong starting rotation. Three top starters at the top, three guys (Festa, SWR and Matthews) who will have over a year of big league experience, and three young guns picked up at the deadline, Abel, Bradley and Rojas. That's nine which should give them an excellent starting rotation, depth at St. Paul and one or two who can be moved to the pen or traded. Should they choose to attempt to compete in 2026, that starting staff would be one of the better ones in baseball, assuming reasonable health. The problem this team has had is in the field. Their position players have been a big disappointment with their bats and the defense has been spotty, at best. With Rodon here and several young outfielders expected to compete for positions soon, I see them moving on from one of Larnach or Wallner. I also don't know what to expect from Lewis, who has to be a huge disappointment for the Twins. Does he still have value should they consider moving him? I remain hopeful that they try to bring in a couple bats and relievers this winter and try to compete in 2026. Like all guys my age, we want to see the Twins compete. And soon!
  18. rdehring
    Keep looking at what Fedko did last night and just shake my head. Yes, 11 games is a smallish sample, but Holy Cow! Checked and see that Prielipp has pitched nearly three times as many innings as last year. Those of you who have seen him may know, but is he starting to wear down as the season goes into its last month?
  19. rdehring
    Hasn't Torii invested well and could have a big net worth?
  20. rdehring
    Aren't the A's moving to Vegas? Isn't there a ballpark under construction there?
  21. rdehring
    I am probably among the minority, but I can see good days ahead for the Twins. But for guys my age those days better be soon. I expect most are correct and this is the result of their not getting the number they wanted. Based on what I read here several days ago the debt isn't outside debt as stated above, rather debt related to their investment in Target Field when built and ongoing enhancements to the ballpark. Expect they also took a big hit during the pandemic. But it sure seems that debt was the issue that muddied the waters when trying to sell. Will be interesting to see who these two investor groups are. Have seen mention that the Cambria family may have been interested. Also curious if one of the groups could include several former Twins? If so, hopefully they will be allowed to provide input into the makeup of the team. The FO recently set the team up for a rebuild. Considering what was given up, hopefully most of the key players brought in will be as good as expected. The starting rotation will be strong next spring. And that's a great starting point. Hopefully, the financial re-set will enable them to begin building around that strength and the Twins will be competitive....soon!
  22. rdehring
    Big night on the hill for Twins lefties tonight. Prielipp and Rojas at AA and AAA. Continue to be impressed from what I am seeing from Tait. The kid is still 18 and playing at High-A with some pop in his bat. Expect he needs a lot of work in most aspects of his game, but sure looks like he could be special.
  23. rdehring
    Interesting article, Cody, and great analysis After all the deadline moves, I was thinking about starters for 2026. The Twins currently have a staff headed by three frontline starters, Lopez, Ryan and Ober. Next are three starters who all have starting experience beginning last year, SWR, Festa and Matthews. Add three top arms from deadline moves Abel, Bradley and Rojas who all are close. That gives the Twins nine potential starters in 2026. Of the three currently in the rotation, I have been thinking Zebby would be an ideal candidate for a move to the pen. So many similarities to Varland that I really could see him as the Twins closer by some time next year and pitching as well as Louie was before the trade. As to who is in the 2026 pen, expect one or more of the above will likely be there along with candidates like Ohl and Adams. I would like to throw one more name into the mix, Mike Canterino. The Twins signed him to a two-year minor league contract which gives him time to rehab this year and return to the mound in 2026. Unlikely he would be available out of spring training, but he sure could become an option by say next year's trade deadline. His days of starting are likely behind him, but when pitching he was special and could be another strong candidate for a late inning role.
  24. rdehring
    Interesting. Thanks.
  25. rdehring
    I don't know what type of power Houston will, or will not develop. There is a chance, and in his case a real chance, that he could become a star player even if he doesn't develop that power. Shortstop is one of, if not the most important position defensively on the field. If he is as good with his glove as they say, he could be that special player who becomes a star with an average bat or good bat with minimal power. Was a long time ago, but I don't remember Ozzie Smith hitting many home runs. Yet he was a star, a real star. Is he in the Hall, or didn't he make it? Anyway, a shortstop who is one of the league's best doesn't have to hit all that much to be invaluable to any team. But then I value defense and speed much more than a lot of folks.
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