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  1. rdehring
    Interesting article and comments. Let's think about what is most likely to have happened in the past and is happening today. We must expect the Twins discussed extending Jeffers at some point over the past couple years. We also must assume Zoll has checked in with his agent some time over the past few weeks. Seeing that nothing has happened, we must assume the answer to an extension was either no, or hell no. Considering who his agent is, likely the later. That means the Twins today are facing the option of trading Jeffers or keeping him and getting nothing come November. It has been discussed elsewhere that offering a QO to a catcher makes no sense as it would be a drastic overpay. So, forget about having Jeffers in 2027 or beyond. He will probably be the best catcher available this winter and there are several big market, big money teams who will bid the price for him to a level well beyond what makes sense for most teams. The good news for Jeffers is he has become one heck of a good catcher and is going to get paid really well. And that's why his going to free agency makes a ton of sense, for him. On the other hand, everyone keeps assuming the Twins will trade him for prospects. That doesn't have to happen. As someone mentioned above, trade him for a pitcher like Abel, who would help next year, or a very good, young reliever with 3 or 4 years of control. Probably not Louie Varland, but maybe Varland light. Considering how badly the Yankees and a few other teams need catching, might get that type of player plus another lower-level prospect. As far as those next 50 games are concerned, the Twins just might just be better with that relief pitcher than with two of Jeffers, Caratini and Jackson sitting in the dugout watching those games. But the best of all is that in another 8 days we will all know what they did. Or didn't do.
  2. rdehring
    As I was reading this over coffee, was wondering how long you have been doing this Seth? Recall those lunches we used to have. What was it, 20 years ago? Or 25? Beginning to wonder what the future holds for this Kendle kid? It was only two-years ago that he was drafted in the 5th round out of college. Big year with two moves to his third level this year. A lot of players struggle when moving up to AA. Not Kendle. I see the opener for the DSL Twins yesterday was Camilo Made. Any relation to the Brewers uber prospect with the same last name, who is also from the D.R.?
  3. rdehring
    Interesting. The good news and only thing I know for certain is that in nine days we will know what they did, or didn't do.
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    Very interesting question. We only have another what, ten days to see what happens. Thought your presentation of the situation was excellent. Like Lewis, I pray there is some G.M. out there who loves Wallner's power and potential with his team.
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    Will double down on the question, Seth, if anyone has any idea of when some of the newly signed players will begin playing games? And where? Understand most of the pitchers won't pitch this year, so I guess I am asking about Lackey and the other catcher. Was this the first time the Twins ever went over their signing budget? If it is, maybe Tom Pohlad is going to make a difference. Could not agree more with your comments about Tait. Although it is only what, 30 some at bats, Rosario sure seems to be taking the challenge of AAA head on. Interesting day for Houston. 1-2 with 2 walks and a stolen base. What wasn't normal was being caught stealing twice (his first two in AA), once at second and once at third. Love a fantastic defensive shortstop with speed who is aggressive on the bases.
  6. rdehring
    Great question, Cody. Before spring training when we all thought the Twins had too many starters, I was of the opinion that one of the young starters needed to move to the pen. Always thought Zebby was the best option as he seems, at least to me, to be very similar to Varland. Up his velo on the fastball a couple ticks and work on perfecting two of the other pitches and he could be special. Kind of like Louie is. Question remains, will he?
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    Thanks DataNerd. Would love to see them go over slot, even if only $50k-$100k+. That would be our first confirmation that young Pohlad is going to do what he said. Will say again that the Twins have to be extremely high on Wachsmann to go that much over slot.
  8. rdehring
    No problem, Matt. Loved your reference to diners, drive-ins and dives. The best news of the day for me is that Wallner went deep, took a couple walks and didn't strike out. He needs to heat up over the next week so some GM might think he has some value. Would also be best for Matt to get into a new organization, likely one with an opening at DH.
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    Add me to those who believe Wachsmann is to low, way to low. The Twins just told us what they think about him, when they paid him $1,200,000 over slot. TD doesn't have all the dollars posted yet, but it sure seems like we may see something I don't recall the Twins ever doing, going over their pool of dollars. You are reporting all the players have signed without dollars for four of the top 11. You show they have $1,382,000 remaining, yet, the slots for the four players yet to report bonuses is around $1,800,000. Maybe they will end up right around budget, but to do so someone is going to have to come in real cheap.
  10. rdehring
    Thanks for the report, Steve. Two wins out of six games seems to be the norm for the organization much of this year. With the FCL Twins missing the playoffs, am guessing their season is about to end. Correct? My question, where do all the new draft choices go to play once they are ready for action? Doubt they go to the Mussels, yet that's the only option short of Hi-A ball.
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    I can't imagine any good reason for bringing him up during the next 13 days. None of us know how the Twins will fare over the next week, plus. Thus, no one has a clue what the FO will be doing next week. After the deadline, his callup will depend on how he is doing and what the Twins want to do related to the CBA and maintaining an extra year of control.
  12. rdehring
    Agree with an extension, just not sure what you mean by 'immediate,' Cody. Expect it makes more sense to have these discussions over the winter. Is he eligible for arbitration? If so, that would be a good time to do it. Also, must consider what Dman mentioned above regarding the CBA. So, my thoughts would be sometime between the arbitration process and opening of spring training, whenever that will be, after the new CBA has been signed.
  13. rdehring
    Great read, Nick. I look at it as a wonderful opportunity for the Twins. I expect they have had discussions with his agent and know whether or not there is any interest in an extension. The good news is the Twins have a workable duo who played very well in his recent absence. They don't have to trade him next week. Expect they will listen to offers and should someone offer a return that is almost too good to be true, he will be dealt. If not, keep him. Try again to extend him at year's end before deciding whether or not to offer a qualifying offer. What is important, should he be traded is that the return are player(s) who will help the Twins immediately, not something they have to wait several years for.
  14. rdehring
    Great article, Cody. And what a great player Ryan has become. Some credit must go to the guys who made the trade, more credit to the Twins staff, yet most of the credit must go to this young man who has worked his butt off at being better. I really don't see the Twins trading him next week. What would be a huge move for the Twins would be extending him over the next couple months. What a way to give Twins fans some encouragement that things are headed in the right direction.
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    If the Twins do make a deal or two bringing in some help over the next two weeks, have to believe one of those outfielders will be leaving, just not Jenkins. Cedar Rapids is a lot further from Target Field than one thinks, but is Mitrovich another of those mid-to-late round picks who ends up being pretty darn good and makes the journey? Heard on the 10 o'clock news last night that Lackey had signed. Checking the draft tracker doesn't show that. Have you heard the details, Seth? With him in the fold, are others being announced?
  16. rdehring
    Thanks, Mike. Went and read it which left me scratching my head. If I understand it isn't meant to rate players individually. At least I think it said that. As for Gray last night, I still don't understand how he got a +0.90. The only thing he did was hit into what should have been a double play which didn't happen because of Keashall's baserunning. I guess I am still confused and don't understand why people writing articles here are using it. To the uninformed, one would think that Gray had as much to do with the Twins win as Ober.
  17. rdehring
    I don't understand WPA. But Gray had 0.90, the same as Ober. He was 0 for 2, so I don't understand how he got plus anything? Yet, there is no mention of Keaschall. All he did was go 2 for 3, plus a walk. Add a really smart baserunning play that got their big inning started and an incredible catch that didn't allow the Cubs to get something started in the 8th. Maybe WPA isn't what I think it is, just don't know.
  18. rdehring
    First, this is a nice problem to have. If Prielipp weren't pitching like a future top starter, this wouldn't be as much of an issue. I don't like the idea of moving him to the pen. Wouldn't it be better to leave him as a starter every fifth day and limit him to 3 innings, or say 50 pitches? That way he continues the normal routine he has dealt with his entire life, i.e., nothing changes except his number of pitches. Maybe have Paredes scheduled every fifth day to follow him with 4-5 innings. Should he make another ten starts at 3 innings each, he would be at 112+ innings, giving him the opportunity to make a couple starts in the playoffs should that opportunity arrive.
  19. rdehring
    Yes, Seth, it is great having baseball back tonight. Look forward to you and the guys at TD bringing us these reports for another couple of months. Question about the FCL. The regular season ends next week? I don't recall, but has it always ended this early? With all the draft picks signing over the next few weeks, where will most of them, and the players on the FCL Twins, be playing if they aren't added to the Mussels or Kernels? Do they go home? Another question, when is the last day draft picks can sign?
  20. rdehring
    Hasn't it been the Twins track record to be slow in reporting who has signed? Expect there is a good chance several, or perhaps many of these picks are signed and already down in Fort Myers working out. But add me to the list of those who check the draft tracker three or four times a day.
  21. rdehring
    Loved the article, Nick, thanks. My hope, and expectation is that they are both buyers and sellers. If they have been told that Jeffers is going to free agency and seeing the performance of Caratini and Jackson, it seems they must move Jeffers. Considering there are several competitive teams who badly need catching, they should get a good return. To help the Twins this year, one of those players coming back must be a very good reliever. Hopefully, one who hasn't yet become eligible for arbitration. An interesting situation from my perspective is what they do with Wallner? He has been hitting well with a ton of home runs at St. Paul. Do they keep him there until August, hoping to get something, or as a part of a deal? Or do they bring him back and hope he continues blasting a few out of Target Field to enhance his value? As has been mentioned above, this may be the year to use a few of their prospects to bring back at least one good reliever. Just not one of their top prospects.
  22. rdehring
    Great report, Jamie, thanks. Have a couple questions. Do you see it taking more than $150k to sign any of the players drafted #11-#20? Interesting that of the 21 players drafted, only 8 were position players and 3 of those catchers. Speaking of those 13 pitchers, who do you think has the best chance of becoming this year's Zebbie or Festa? My son played ball at DU 40 some years ago. He has helped out as an assistant coach at two area high schools the past dozen or so years. When I asked him if he knew about Wachsmann, his response was, "oh ya," after correcting the wrong spelling I had in my text.
  23. rdehring
    The elephant in the room is the pending CBA negotiations. You talked about the likelihood of a delay to next season or even not having it. You talked about the question of whether or not the Qualifying Offer will exist. There is another aspect that no one is talking about. What if there is a real cap and floor. The original number extended by the owner's was $172M, wasn't it? Although no one has a clue how this is going to end, Management knows a heck of a lot more than we do. Should by chance there be a floor anywhere near $172M, the Twins and a lot of other teams are going to have to spend a boatload of money. Perhaps the best way of doing it would be resigning a few of their own players, beginning with Ryan. That's assuming Ryan has any interest in staying a Twin, which only Ryan, his agent and maybe management have any idea.
  24. rdehring
    Tait could become a perennial all-star, we just don't know. And that's true for every 19 year-year old prospect. Lesson for Jeremy Zoll. When trading an extremely valuable asset, don't take a big part of the return as an 18-year-old kid.
  25. rdehring
    Huge weeks from Jenkins and Houston. Seeing they are two of the most likely minor leaguers to play for the Twins, those performances are just plain exciting. Sosa and Barboza are putting up video game numbers in the DSL. Would be fantastic if TD did occasional reports on some of these kids so we would know more about them. Heck, I don't even know what they were signed for +/- $100,000? Or was it more like $2,000,000? Found it very interesting while watching the Futures game that the kid from the Brewers, who I believe is the #1 prospect in baseball, was signed for $850,000, not several million. With another Brewer playing in the game also, seems like the Brew Crew is doing one heck of a job scouting and signing International kids.
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