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  1. rdehring
    Great problem for the Twins to have. But I don't want to see the Twins trade Larnach until they know whether he or AK is going to be the better player. Would be a shame to trade Larnach and then have him explode into a superstar while AK is merely a solid starter (I expect AK to be better than average). Heck, maybe they both will become stars...we can hope, can't we?
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    Interesting read. Hate that no DH is available when playing NL teams, that has to change at some point. Had to do a double take when I read your pick for the surprise player this spring. Not certain if you expect him to have a great spring, or to be with the Twins on opening day or soon thereafter?
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    I expect AK to do well in spring training and be on the roster for opening day. Does Broxton have an out in his contract if not on the big league roster by X day?
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    Thanks so much, Seth. What a fantastic interview with an exciting and interesting young man. He will be a great addition to the Twins family when he arrives, hopefully, later this summer.
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    Love both prospects, but you may have sold me on the idea of Duran being our top pitching prospect.
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    Did I read this right, 36 games against Omaha and Iowa? See 22 against Columbus, but only 12 against Toledo? I guess they will just be happy to be playing and not concerned with balance so league standings won't be all that meaningful. Saints should be happy with 70 home games, assuming they can get people into the stands. Don't recall how many home dates they used to have, but this has to be a lot more.
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    Yes, I would have him as the top pitcher, probably ranked #4.
  8. rdehring
    Great article, Cody, thanks. I am probably a bigger fan of Kepler than anyone here or elsewhere. As I have stated previously, if Max can get his average up some and enjoy a long career I believe he will have consideration for the HOF. Why I believe his average can still improve at this age is because of where he came from and that it is still early in his baseball career. Its a heck of a lot different coming out of Germany than Florida, California, the D.R. or Venezuela. I will give Rogers a pass on last year as I believe his involvement in the ongoing negotiations as Player Rep might have had an adverse effect on his performance. I also understand that Duffey is as stud and want the Twins to get he and Rogers signed to extensions a.s.a.p.
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    DocBauer again said everything I was thinking, thanks. But for me, putting a kid who put up miserable numbers ahead of the likes of Canterino, Urbina and others is a mistake. In this case, your selection of Cavaco at #7 is a head scratcher. With that said, I hope this kid develops into a superstar to replace Donaldson at third base when his contract ends.
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    Count me among those surprised at how large the payroll is. Due to uncertainties with COVID, I was expecting them to come in much lower than last year, perhaps approaching $100M. The good news is that COVID cases are declining, people are getting vaccinated, and there will be fans in the stands in Ft. Myers. Will they have fans at Target Field on opening day? Don't know, but expect they have a good idea if yes or no. Ownership should be commended for approaching this year much like others and not wanting to recover some or most of the heavy losses from 2020.
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    Didn't know what to think about this pick last summer, don't know a lot more now. Expect many of us are hoping he does as well as Jeffers, who also appeared a bit of a stretch when drafted. But Sabato isn't Jeffers, they are different people and we shouldn't be rationalizing one pick could be good because a previous prospect appeared to over achieve. So like most of us, I will be watching his progress closely this summer. You indicated he would be starting somewhere in May. Are the minor leagues beginning play in May? Are schedules actually set? Or is AAA beginning sooner as most of those players will be in spring training with the big league clubs?
  12. rdehring
    Great having competition for that #5 spot and this guy looks to be a solid option, if he can be healthy. When I read about this in this morning's Strib over coffee, assumed it meant that Thorpe would have to be traded to avoid losing when DFA's off roster. Then I learned from those commenting above that he has one more option. That's fantastic as it keeps him around for another year to put everything ugly from 2020 behind him. Still believe he has a ton of potential, just not as excited as I was a year ago. Looking more like one of Dobnak, Smeltzer or Thorpe will make the opening day roster. That puts the other two in St. Paul where they should get a lot of work and be ready if/when an injury replacement is needed.
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    Your mentioning starting in Cedar Rapids this spring, Doc, got me thinking about minor league schedules. Does anyone know what the schedules are going be this summer? Will AAA begin around April 1 along with MLB? Will the minor league players not in big league spring training not report until after April 1 when big league camp is over? If so, can't see AA and the lower leagues beginning until May. Read somewhere several months ago that the minor league seasons will be extended into or thru September. Does anyone have actual reports if these decisions have been made?
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    Agree with most of the above comments. Yet, still would like to see them make a trade for some competition for Dobnak. Can see them trade a good prospect or two for a better prospect who is closer to being ready. Maybe someone about the same spot in their experience as Thorpe/Smeltzer, but a bit more successful. Somebody who could be expected to step in and do well.
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    Am perhaps more excited about this young man than any other prospect in the organization. Could Twins fans be so fortunate to learn that the FO is calling him up when a replacement is needed for an injured starter this July or August? The Twins really need some of that Cleveland magic from their minor league pitching pipeline. Why can't it be Canterino this summer?
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    Where is the 13-16' coming from, Parker? The article I read in the Strib was talking about 2 feet, however, that was of balls hit farther than 375'. He is gonna have a significant reduction in production at some time. No one knows if it will be this year and whether it will be a slow decline, that may have begun last summer, or his production will fall off a cliff. For that reason I am elated that the Twins were able to be patient and get him on a one year contract. Now, bring that big thunder stick out and delay that decline one more year!
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    Dman said it better than I, so will second his comments. Yes, he remains a solid prospect who might have a wonderful big league career. But he hasn't been that dominant pitcher at any of his stops, thus, I don't see him as a Top 10 prospect in this strong organization.
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    When you guys at TD are done with this exercise, it would be interesting for you to go back and compare this year's ranking with those of recent years. I gotta believe that this year's 11-15 group is stronger than any from the recent past, much stronger. Will second DMan, who's comments were what I wanted to say. Count me among those, however, who believe that Rooker will have a better major league career than most envision, beginning this year. Just don't know how he is going to get his at bats now that Cruz is back. All this talk about Celestino the past whatever months is getting me to become a believer. Again, really hope he doesn't have the opportunity to play center for the Twins this year as I want Buxton to have an injury free season.
  19. rdehring
    Will agree with Indiana and others above who see this trade as a win-win. The Twins got a front of the rotation starting pitcher by giving up an excellent bullpen prospect. That has to be considered a win for the Twins. When you add the contract and $10M, it is a huge win for a mid-market team. As for the Dodgers, they didn't need Maeda as a starter and may have improved their bullpen over the next couple years. Add in the second round pick and they can also consider this a win. Isn't it a good thing when both teams can sit back and feel good about a trade a year later? Now, lets see our FO put together something similar over the next few weeks to bring in a solid young starter to add more depth to this rotation.
  20. rdehring
    Considering these guys are 16-20, seems like a really strong group. Although I would have Rortvedt even a bit higher, surprised that your group has him this high. Don't know what to think about Soularie, coming out of the weird draft in 2020 then sitting at home thinking about his future. But your description of his abilities paints an awfully bright picture of someone we should be excited about. Am a huge fan of Ober and loved Seth's interview recently. Don't really understand how he accomplishes what he does considering his fastball is under 90. But that takes me back to a banquet maybe 20 years ago where the keynote speaker was Warren Spahn. When one of the Legion kids asked him how hard he threw, his response was that throwing hard had nothing to do with winning baseball games. Went on to talk about controlling your pitches and putting it exactly where he wanted it. Considering no lefty has ever won more games than Spahn, maybe there is something to his approach.
  21. rdehring
    Very interesting group of guys who didn't make your Top 20. Can't believe that Rijo hasn't been taken in the Rule 5. Must be the fact he is too far away for anyone to take the risk. After everything I heard last summer/fall, can't believe Winder isn't in your Top 20. He could be a guy that moves all the way up to your Top 10 come next off-season.
  22. rdehring
    Interesting exercise, Cody. When they add Kirilloff, will be interesting to see who is no longer on the 26-man roster...Rooker or Astudillo. One problem I see is lack of depth in the middle infield. When/if they have an injury they will be down to no backup. Who other than Gordon have they brought in for St. Paul? They are gonna need someone and can't count on Gordon after his missing all of 2020. Could Lewis be that close that they see him as next man up? Also expect there will be a lots of back and forth with St. Paul for that 8th spot in the pen. Don't know what happens to Thorpe, could he be included in some type of spring training deal if he isn't lights out and winning a spot for opening day?
  23. rdehring
    Isn't it also a good idea, Seth, to have Tellis in St. Paul? I could be wrong, but doesn't he have a fair amount of big league experience and is an excellent defensive catcher? If so, he is the guy I want working with our best pitching prospects across town.
  24. rdehring
    Loved the article, Nick. Count me among those that believe Willians should get the #26 spot on this year's team. And as much as we all question his defense, he is serviceable in left, at third and behind the plate (heck, third might be his best spot) . Not a guy you want playing any of them every day, but certainly competent a day a week or for a few games while someone has a nagging injury. Add that he also can play first and second, not as well, and you have the definition of what that 26th man can be. Watching his winter back home, seems like he continues to get a bit better every year. Hopefully, that carries over to this season with the Twins.
  25. rdehring
    Considering three of these were earlier, would have preferred seeing the Top five since the Korean War (1950). Can Cruz have a season like those at the top, yes. The bigger question is, will he? At some point his skill is going to erode. Will it begin some time this year? Or did it begin mid-way thru last year? The really good news is that the Twins were able to wait him out and get a one year deal. Now let's hope like heck he has one more good year in him.
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