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  1. rdehring
    When I read the headline I thought, "oh no, here we go again." After reading it, Greg, I found your article both rational and fair. Thanks. The one line out of the entire piece that caught my eye was a sentence in the first paragraph when you are talking about his playing every day in the outfield. It's when you mention he has play 717 innings in the outfield as a professional. That's less than 80 games. I recently checked his minor league stats and saw he played 20 games in the outfield before arriving with the Twins. The fact is the guys all these stats compare him to had played more in the outfield as him by the time they were freshmen in high school. As several have mentioned above, the guy is athletic and seems to be a hard worker. Get him the coaching he needs and put him in either left or right and leave him there. As for 4 guys for three spots, injuries will take care of that problem.
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    With all the uncertainty facing baseball this winter, does anyone think any/most MLB teams will be doing much of anything regarding coaching, GM's, etc? Saw you mentioned SWR, Cody. Last I saw of him he was pitching against the Saints, was it in Toledo? Or someplace else?
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    Certainly, agree with Permanent regarding the draft. Could the Twins again be lucky in the lottery with a top 3 pick? Or higher? Agree that Sunday was a perfect ending to the season for Houston and Winokur. Will we see either of them at Target Field late next year? Both? Also saw some excitement in St. Paul with the Rojas outing. I keep hearing the Twins have 9 starters come spring training. I don't understand, I count 11, if you include Festa and Paredes. That's assuming they are all with the team whenever spring training begins. Seems to make a lot of sense, at least to me, that one of those veterans should be moved over the winter as part of a deal to bring back a top high leverage reliever.
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    Keaschall, Jenkins, Buxton and Rodriguez. Left field, center field, right field, DH. That's four players and four positions. Sounds like an easy decision to me. Three play in the outfield and one at DH. When all are healthy, rotate so each player is at DH once or twice a week, about three times every two weeks. When one is beat up but not on the IL, he gets more time at DH and less time in the field. When one is on the IL, problem solved. Works for me, at least until two go on the IL at the same time.
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    We all were wondering if EmRod would get the call. If not, how would they know what they have next spring when he would be out of options? After one game, we all have our answer and I suspect the Twins do as well. The first time I have been able to watch him play an entire game, WOW. What impressed me the most was his smooth play in the outfield. On that assist, he sure as heck didn't look like a rookie playing his first game. Looked like someone who belongs. Welcome to the show, Emmanuel!!! What will be interesting these next 14 or whatever games. EmRod and Jenkins both need to play most games. When both are in the lineup, who will be in left and who in center? [listening to the pre-game, Shelton just said there will be games when both are in the lineup and will probably flip positions in some games.]
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    Not a clue who will be their five starters on opening day, come next March, April, May or whenever it is. Spring training's purpose is for players to get ready for the season and the team the opportunity to see who should be in the opening day rotation. The only thing I know for certain is that it is nice that they have 9 potential starting arms, as more is better than less. Will they all be with the Twins on opening day? Nobody knows.
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    Did you check the records of the Mussels and FCL Twins? Will agree however, that it was a sad year for most of the affiliates, especially Cedar Rapids who nearly every year was in the playoffs.
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    The good news is that none of us need be concerned with making this decision.
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    Considering he is out of options, EmRod will be with the Twins in '27 unless he is traded over the winter. That's assuming when/if there is a season. Add me to those who don't understand why he isn't with the Twins today. Culpepper will be the Twins shortstop until Houston arrives. If we look at Jenkins track record, memory reminds me he starts slowly after every promotion or return from the IL. This is the final and biggest step. Expect he will be hitting better over the last two weeks. Assuming Buxton is healthy, Jenkins will be the starting left fielder for the Twins come spring. Keaschall should be the Twins lead-off hitter for many years. Defensively, the Twins need to put him in one outfield position and keep him there, probably right field. There have been way too many comments/articles bashing his D. I went back and looked at how many games he played in the outfield prior to the move earlier this summer. Since being drafted, he played 20 games in the outfield in MiLB. Heck most young outfielders played more than that when they were a freshman in high school. You can't compare someone with 20 games to those having hundreds of games in the outfield. The kid is fast and athletic; he will improve and be a solid in the future.
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    Kendle sure has gotten a lot of folk's interest. Sure got mine this year. Does he have a future in the show? And if so, what role? Your opinion, Steve?
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    With two teams finishing their season, fantastic to see a 4 game sweep. And how about those bats? Wichita's season isn't done, is it? Did I miss something jmlease regarding Houston? If Wichita has a few games left his season shouldn't be over. Did Canterino only get into one game? If so, curious why he didn't pitch on the weekend? Didn't his arm react well to his first game in however long? If he is ok physically and Wichita has more games, will they move him up to get another game or two in? Will be interesting how he fairs this winter, both physically and contract wise?
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    Another ugly night with three of the teams giving up 34 runs. The two Fort Myers teams had decent seasons, as did the Saints. But overall, not great. And the pitching has been ugly, flat out ugly. Gets us to that eternal question when thinking about minor league systems. Is the goal to have teams who win with a couple playing for championships? Or is it all about individual player development? Ideally, the answer would be both. Curious how others think about these questions?
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    Agree with those who are talking about Jeffers being here next year. Don't know if the Twins are considering the QO? If they are, might make a ton of sense to offer $40M for two years or $55+ for three years. As mentioned above, with all the uncertainties next year Jeffers just might take it. On the other hand, considering who his agent is probably doubtful. But the Twins are the only team he has ever known, he seems to like his teammates, and I expect he would be able to survive on $17-$20M per year. The key for the Twins would then be to trade Caratini, even if they need to eat a smallish part of his salary. Would much rather have Jeffers and Jackson than Caratini and Jackson.
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    Wasn't living here when he played, but expect I can raise my hand.
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    Their season ends Sunday, so probably not happening.
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    Appreciated your lead, Seth, referring to ten prospects with 24-56 stolen bases. What is most surprising to me is Houston with 50. If his defense is as good as people say, that type of speed almost guarantees he will have a long big league career.
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    Great article, Cody. Thanks for something positive. When watching this year's Futures game and seeing the Brewers having two International infielders who were the #1 and the other a top 15 prospects in all of baseball, kept wondering why the Twins seem to never have those types of prospects. Arraez was the last guy they signed to make it, wasn't he? You talk about four exciting position players. Are there any pitchers who also are good prospects?
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    Don't understand why we needed another article talking about the Twins collapse? I guess writers feel a need to crap all over this team, management and ownership. But it sure has gotten a lot of comments. I don't know about most of you, but I enjoyed the heck out of this season with the Twins still playing meaningful baseball the first week of September. Yes, the odds of their making the playoffs have gotten much longer the past week to ten days. But a three-game sweep in Chicago this weekend and they will still be in the hunt. I wasn't in Minnesota the years leading up to the '87 series team. But I have this feeling that this team may have a lot of similarities to those teams. A solid nucleus of young players (Lee, Keaschall, Culpepper, Jenkins, Prielipp, Bradley, Zebby, Morris and Rojas) learning what it takes to be successful major league players. With a couple injured pitchers returning and a few outfielders, Houston, Lackey and others arriving in the next year or two, the Twins just might be a formidable team come 2028. As one of the older guys following TD, hope like heck I am still here to see it.
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    I for one am elated to see Canterino on the mound in an actual game. The Kernels season ends Sunday, right? Will the Twins will send him to Wichita next week to get into another game or two? Wichita does play next week, don't they? And before some jump all over me for that statement, I am not saying he did anything to earn a promotion. Merely wondering if the Twins would like to see him pitch in more than one or two games.
  20. rdehring
    All I was saying is that his performance you mentioned may have been related to one of his many injuries. We just don't know. Personally, I am so happy for this young man who continues working towards his dream. Don't understand why you have to be so down on him. Also really don't understand what the above is supposed to mean.
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    Or maybe he was dealing with one of his many injuries? Why do you have to rain on his parade. It's been four years. If he is with the Kernels, doesn't their season end this weekend?
  22. rdehring
    Seems to make sense for the Twins to get EmRod up for a good look prior to the season's end. With Buxton possibly returning and the team battling for that last playoff spot, I don't see it happening. There is also Martin. Saw him in the Twins dugout the other night. Expect his season may be over. Likely spring training will be their time to determine what his future is with the Twins. Add me to those who are excited about seeing Canterino on the mound. How many games do the Kernels have on their schedule? Would they move him up to Wichita or even the Saints to get a few more innings?
  23. rdehring
    Know nothing about his defense, other than Seth and a few others commenting that it was very good. Watching his performance since being promoted to AAA, led to my comment a few weeks ago questioning whether or not he would be a replacement for Kreidler in 2027? Expect he gives the Twins a bit more speed than Kreidler. Will his bat also be better? Looking forward to seeing him play this month in what could be an early look at a next spring's battle for that 13th spot on the roster. You can add me to the list of those who are wondering why EmRod wasn't brought up, unless that remains in the Twins plans.
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    Was also wondering DJL. Has he been out long enough that he will need a rehab in St. Paul? If so, that may take him the rest of the Saints season.
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    As I was reading about the Saints I kept wondering how the International League playoffs worked and where they were in that hunt. Thanks for the update on where they stand. How do the IL playoffs work? Three games today and Twins organization pitchers gave up double digit runs in two of them. Just keep shaking my head trying to understand how this occurs seemingly every day. Like D.C., was also wondering where Houston has been the past couple games? On the pines related to being tossed? Or is he banged up? With only a week left for a couple teams and not much longer for the others, was wondering how you feel about that Seth. Are you looking forward to relaxing every morning? Or will you miss it?
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