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  1. rdehring
    Didn't that exact thing happen to the Twins, say five or so years ago? Can't remember who and not even whether it was a pitcher or position player. But do recall it happening.
  2. rdehring
    This is fantastic, thanks for the update, Seth. Looking forward to getting to St. Paul to see the best prospects. Every time I went to Cedar Rapids I say, damn, wish I lived in a town that had minor league ball. Well, its about to happen. Is one of the concerns the Kernels have is that they are going to have to pay additional dollars to move up?
  3. rdehring
    Have a question, Seth, about Cedar Rapids. Will the Midwest League become Hi-A? Or will the Kernels be moving to another Hi-A league? Likewise, assume the FSL will become a low-A league. I saw the press release from the Twins about the 4 minor league teams. I understand there will be a rookie team or something like it based in Ft Myers. Will the GCL continue to exist with those rookie league teams playing each other? Or because the draft is gonna be a month or so later, will the young kids drafted just work-out at the complex and maybe play a few games against the Red Sox?
  4. rdehring
    What is most interesting about that group, Seth, is that it was only two, plus, years ago and four have already played for the Twins. Contrary to lots of criticism, the Twins move the best fairly quickly, at least this FO does.
  5. rdehring
    I really appreciate these, Seth. But this one just blew me away. It was a great discussion with a young man who lives half a world away. And his English was far better than I would have anticipated. Appreciated the comment about the core group he is part of. Got me thinking about the last group, Buxton, Sano, Rosario, Polanco, Berrios and Kepler, how we were expecting them to lead the Twins to the promised land. Well, they have delivered winning baseball. Yet, they haven't gotten over that post season hurdle. And the truth is that for various reasons, not a single one of that group has reached the ceiling we all hoped they would achieve. Can still happen with the Twins for four of them, but will it? Expect all of us hope like heck they will. None of us knows what the future holds, but could this group be more successful at reaching their ceilings and finally take the Twins that last step? Colina, along with Alcala, Balazovic, Duran, Jeffers, Rooker, Lewis, Kirilloff, Larnach and a few others just may get the job done. And I forgot, but Arraez should probably be included with them. Thanks again Seth for an amazing 45 minutes.
  6. rdehring
    With all the changes/unknowns all teams are dealing with this winter and next (CBA), I really hope this doesn't happen and they can keep the group together for another 22 months.
  7. rdehring
    Is gonna be interesting, Matt. Count me among those who tend to agree with what you are saying. Would be happy with Rooker/Sano getting a lot of the DH at bats with others penciled in once in awhile when needing some rest.
  8. rdehring
    A very sad day for this ole fan as Rosario was one of, if not my most favorite Twin of all time. I guess there is still a chance he is back, but there's also a chance I could win the mega lottery. Also surprised they didn't offer a contract to Wisler. Gotta believe they think his stuff was suited to being a one year wonder? Hopefully, they will sign some top reliever and a top #3 starter...soon! Any more prospect interviews coming soon, Seth? Really liked what you have done so far. Maybe wait until after the Rule 5 then have one with Griffin Jax.
  9. rdehring
    Thanks, John.
  10. rdehring
    Should be interesting in NYC with the new Mets owner sounding like he has lots of dollars to spend and didn't have to write all those checks last summer with no in stadium revenue coming in. Hell, he may give the Yankees a run to see who can have the biggest payroll.
  11. rdehring
    Although I understand why its possible Rosario will depart the Twins this winter. I have often commented that I do not expect the Twins to JUST release him for nothing. I am not certain what the procedure is for December 2, but I think the Twins either offer him a contract or release him. If that is fact, I fully expect them to offer him a contract and then either work out some type of 1 year or longer deal or go to arbitration. If the Twins don't receive any offers that make sense, I expect Eddie to be in left field come opening day. And yes, they still can get one of Rooker or Kirilloff onto the roster and both if Cruz isn't resigned, which is becoming more likely as I understand they have pulled their 1-year offer off the table.
  12. rdehring
    Also agree wholeheartedly with what you have written, Cody. I also can't understand all those who are suggesting we trade Sano for Snell. The way Tampa doesn't spend money, it is very unlikely they would ever take on his contract. I believe there is a good chance that this next group, Kirilloff, Lewis, Larnach, Rooker and Jeffers will be better at the big league level than our last wave. If that happens, the Twins will have an exciting lineup in two years considering Arraez, Kepler, Buxton, Sano, Donaldson and Polanco could all still be here . Toss in one of the young arms, Balazovic, Duran or maybe even Ober, making it big and they will compete for that championship.
  13. rdehring
    Certainly not this winter. As good as he was, lets see how he does next year hoping it is a regular 162 games...or close to that. If he is again a top three vote getter for the Cy Young, then consider going out another year or two. Would prefer going out and signing Odorizzi this winter.
  14. rdehring
    No to trading Kirilloff, Lewis, Jeffers or Balazovic. No to trading Rooker also as I have a hunch he is going to be a better big league player than in the minors. When you have guys this close who continue to play as well as they have, you hold on to them and beginning in 2022 the Twins should have a dynamite club. Oops, forgot Larnach. Add him to that future club.
  15. rdehring
    Agreed Mike, although there are two coming thru the system that are getting close. Granted, neither will likely be an option on opening day, but both Celestino and Lewis could be options later next season. Yes, Center may not be the first choice for Lewis, but he proved in the AFL that he would be very good out there. I actually am warming to the idea that when he joins the Twins he fills a spot similar to what Gonzalez did last year...short, third, and center before taking over at short full-time in year two or three. With those options on the horizon, I don't see getting a backup for Buxton as a major concern this winter.
  16. rdehring
    When on the field he is the Twins MVP. Yes, he isn't always on the field, but an extension makes so much sense and I expect with all the uncertainties in the world both sides should have an interest in getting it done.
  17. rdehring
    I will be happy if the Twins sign him to a one year contract, with or without some type of option/second year commitment. But I also won't be disappointed if the Twins move on. If they were counting on Rooker being his replacement, I would be concerned. Not based on my expectation that Rooker can't do it, rather 2021 will be an important year and inking in a rookie with his limited experience may be too big of a question. But they aren't counting on just Rooker getting the job done as there is a second young man, Kirilloff, who is equally ready to step in and fill a spot, albeit more on the field with someone else being the DH that day. With both of these young men, I have zero problem should they not be able to come to an agreement with Cruz. Now if Rosario is also gone, then I agree that they need to do something similar to the options Doc talks about above if they are unable to eventually sign Cruz.
  18. rdehring
    Don't even want to speculate what it would cost or what I think it will cost. My concern is that they get it done.
  19. rdehring
    This is becoming a broken record, Seth, but another fantastic interview. Another very impressive young man working his way up to the Twins. Is a little unclear to me why he would be in Denver. If I am correct, was a Carolina kid growing up who then went to CofC. Is his wife from Denver and that is why they are there? Hearing that he was healthy this past spring makes it more confusing why he wasn't at the Alternative Camp in St. Paul. And even more so why he wasn't then at the Instructional Camp. Doesn't make sense, especially now that he is on the 40-man? Found his comments about Rortvedt very interesting and confirm my belief that he will be a Twins catcher for a long time. Thanks again, Seth. These interviews are the best programming on any baseball site, anywhere.
  20. rdehring
    Is Rosario a "likely" non-tender candidate? I don't know that and I suspect neither do you. Could happen, but I have a feeling the Twins do not plan on doing that. But we will finally find out within the next week. As for Kirilloff, love the kid and his future but believe it is at least a year early to be having this discussion.
  21. rdehring
    Looking forward to listening to this tomorrow, Seth. Really want to learn what he was doing this summer and why he wasn't at St. Paul. Personally thought he should have been in St. Paul with that leading group of pitchers.....Balazovic, Colina and Duran. You alluded to the fact that they make more $$$ once on the 40-man. Is there a minimum salary for guys on the 40-man, kind of like there is a minimum once in MLB?
  22. rdehring
    Lots of uncertainty heading into next year, some of it baseball related. Will personally be shocked if the Twins don't either sign Rosario (one year contract or extension) or go to arbitration. They aren't going to release him, at least in my opinion. I also believe they can find a spot for one of AK and Rooker with Rosario on the roster. And maybe even both.
  23. rdehring
    Did you have to remind us of their drafting success, Cody? One superstar (#2 pick) who has trouble staying on the field. That was a great pick that still could work out. But most of the other four were also higher in the round and they have nothing, zip, nada to show for it. Where would the Twins be had they hit on one star, one solid starter and one valuable reserve out of those four? Yuck!
  24. rdehring
    Great news, Seth. I would have been shocked had they not added Rortvedt as no one has higher expectations for him than I. Yes, not even Tom who wrote a wonderful report on the young lad. After all, I married a gal who was living in Verona when we met and that has worked out really well for going on 50 years. The marriage between Rortvedt and the the Twins only has to last ten to fifteen years, which I expect it will. Had been asking about Ober all summer with no one knowing anything. Guess the Twins were keeping tabs on him even though he wasn't in St. Paul. Wonder if they just let him heal from several nagging injuries of 2019? Most of the best known names to us, Jax, Javier, Rijos, etc. all passed thru the Rule 5 draft last December. Will be shocked if anyone is taken this year.
  25. rdehring
    Whether AAA or AA, would love to see the Twins working with Fargo. Great baseball town. My son's Legion Team used to play in a tourney there every summer. Loved that trip. Unfortunately, there isn't a good fit in AA distance wise. Although would love to see Fargo, St. Paul still is the best fit.
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