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  1. rdehring
    Isn't it great reading an article about the players and baseball on the field? I don't know if Festa is the one heading to the pen, but one of the four sure needs to be there. At least in 2026. Gotta believe that the FO was of the belief all winter that they had several good options for their pen already in the organization. As for Ober and SWR being a solid #3 and #4, I also am hopeful that one of the four young guns steps up and becomes that dominant starter who takes the #3 slot with Ober and SWR moving down a spot. Wouldn't that be fantastic?
  2. rdehring
    Another morning, another article bashing the Twins. Bah Humbug! With the way the Twins played the last year and a quarter, everyone in management should have been fired. And that firing included terminating the family member running the team. To me, that is positive. But others continue to find new avenues to bash the organization. Personally, I will sit back and hope like heck the Twins have a decent 2026 and are competitive by 2027. That's assuming there is baseball in 2027. And if there isn't hopefully, the needed changes finally are put in place to enable all teams a chance to compete on a somewhat equal footing. Correct me if I am wrong, but didn't the Twins have a bigger payroll last year than the Brewers? Yes, payroll matters but it is equally important how those dollars are spent. And that was subject to Falvey's decisions.
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    Two trades stick in my craw, that trade with the Giants for a reliever at the deadline several years ago and the Mahle trade. Both trades were for pitchers who were injured. I know there often isn't a lot of time at the deadline to do due diligence. But the Twins under Falvey didn't get it done in both cases. Expect one can say the same in the trade that brought Paddack here as he was also coming off an injury, wasn't he? But that wasn't a deadline deal and they knew, or should have known the status of Paddack's arm. I would put both Correa signings into the BAD column. None of us know the discussions Falvey was having with ownership when first signed. But considering how often we have heard the term 'right sizing the payroll' I am of the opinion that his signing destroyed the Twins relationship with its fanbase. What I believed happened was that ownership authorized the deal and increased spending for one year with Falvey agreeing to get it back down the following year. And that's what happened. The result has been the fanbase bashing the Pohlad's ever since. Had they never signed Correa and the payroll kept edging up each year I expect the hatred of the Pohlad clan wouldn't be as severe. Thus, I put the original Correa signing at the head of the BAD column.
  4. rdehring
    After reading Nick's piece a day late, appreciate this article, Cody. Thanks. I believe we are at the point in baseball, heck all sports, that success in greatly affected by injuries. Not the number as all teams have way too many injuries. But most important is which players are injured. After seemingly way too many years of injuries decimating the Twins, can they have better luck in 2026? If so, that will go a long way towards making them competitive. Agree with the above comment that their mix of position players is outta whack. And yes, the bullpen is in trouble and needs work. But the Twins can have one of the better starting rotations in baseball if Lopez, Ryan, and Ober are all healthy for most of the season. Is it too much to ask that one of Able, Bradley, Festa or Matthews takes that final step and becomes a dominant starter and moves into the #3 spot in the rotation? That puts SWR as their fifth starter with two of the four young guns at St. Paul for depth. Move one of those four to the bullpen as a solid late inning guy and things will look a lot better come April than they do today. I still think they need to trade Larnach or Larnach plus a prospect for another good young reliever. Who knows, maybe the young hotshot now in charge will shock all of us.
  5. rdehring
    WOW! Since the day he was given total control of both the business and baseball sides I thought it couldn't work. Why Joe P did that, I don't understand. Thanks to those of you confirming Tom P will be finding a person to lead the business side, not the baseball side. At least for now, that will be Zoll. Hopefully, he is of the opinion that a baseball team consisting of all left-handed hitting corner outfielders and first basemen doesn't work. Unfortunately, there isn't time remaining to fix it for this year. Maybe there still is time to get another bullpen arm.
  6. rdehring
    Thanks, Peter. Great read, really enjoyed it. Glad to see confirmation of the Fort Myers guys involvement.
  7. rdehring
    Great article, Sherry. Sad situation, but maybe hope for the future.
  8. rdehring
    My comment had nothing to do with age. Merely stating that the Twins once had a guy who broke in working out of the bullpen before converting back to a starter. Then mentioned he went on to be pretty good. Age wasn't mentioned and had nothing to do with what I was trying to say.
  9. rdehring
    Having no expectations of the Twins doing anything for the pen, this came as a pleasant surprise. I understand he isn't the TR we knew. Still makes the bullpen better. Now, if they will go out and trade Larnach or Larnach plus a mid-level prospect for a young reliever who can be expected to handle the 8th or 9th inning. I also remain hopeful that the one young pitcher no one is talking about will finally be healthy and join the Twins pen by mid-May. From everything I have ever heard about Matt Canterino, he is a class young man who deserves some good news on the health front.
  10. rdehring
    Interesting piece, thanks. Don't understand all the talk about Prielipp not being ranked as highly because he will likely be in the bullpen this year. The Twins have a need and he hasn't pitched a lot of innings, so the bullpen makes sense. If memory serves, the Twins had a very good lefty who also began his career pitching out of the pen before moving into the rotation and winning several Cy Youngs. Why can't this be the path for Prielipp?
  11. rdehring
    Interesting question. Expect the answer is 'nobody knows.' The Twins may be looking at 2028 as their first real chance to compete. Long-shot this year and way too many unknowns for 2027. What will the catching situation be for the Twins come 2028? How close will Tait and/or Jiminez be? Is there anyone else currently at AA or AAA who they believe could develop into either a MLB starter or good backup? If those are their thoughts, cannot see them extend Jeffers. And if he isn't going to be extended, gotta believe he is gone by July 31 at the latest. Hopefully, he is healthy and having a good spring or first half and the Twins get something back that can provide immediate help for the big club. As for Jackson, if he is waived and claimed by team X, they are liable for his salary. Correct?
  12. rdehring
    Thank you so much for bringing us this information, Sherry. Interesting that the twelve (of twenty) that have bonuses listed come to just over $4.1M. Don't know what the other eight total, but have to believe the Twins are well under their max. Hopefully, a few good prospects become available over the next year. Or whatever period they have to sign players for 2026. Should they sign someone from say Japan or Cuba who is near ready for the Twins he would also come from this pool. Correct? Always wonder what if when seeing players with last names such as Sosa or Beltre. Expect those are common names and they aren't related. Or are they? Also liked that eight of the twenty signed were pitchers. I can't recall the last time the Twins signed an International pitcher who actually became a pitcher with the Twins? Don't include players like Santana, Duran or Lopez as they were acquired via a trade. Will cross my fingers, say a prayer and hope like heck that this is the year that changes. Will have to still be around in five or six years to see if that happens, so that is good.
  13. rdehring
    Had a thought when reading about where Hill may start 2026. Do the Twins take weather into consideration when deciding what pitchers may, or may not be going to Cedar Rapids the first week of April? Would they keep their most treasured arms in Ft. Myers or to Wichita? Will always remember the smile I had when reading about the Kernel's opening week bus trip to Appleton several years ago. Recall some of the Latin players comments about never having seen frozen water!
  14. rdehring
    Thanks, Nick. Interesting read. Correct me if I am mistaken, but neither Prielipp nor Raya has any experience coming out of the pen? For that reason, in addition to the team control issue, it makes sense that they begin in St. Paul's bullpen. Give them a month or longer to get comfortable with the new role. As for any position players, I sincerely hope the Twins remove some of the clutter from their current roster by the end of spring training. That is needed to open spots both on the roster and on the field for any youngsters. Also, any idea what happens to Jackson now that they have two well paid catchers ahead of him?
  15. rdehring
    The point that struck me was when I noticed that Lewis was drafted in 2017. Can't believe that he has been a Twin for going on nine years. Would have thought he would be Derek Jeter by now. Agree with those above questioning the quality of those draft picks. Also, those questioning having both Larnach and Wallner in starting positions on opening day. I would hope that Larnach is opening with another team and Wallner departs by summer. Bring on the kids!
  16. rdehring
    What a great read, Nick, fantastic! As I began reading your top 20 I was floored by the fact only 1 came from an International signing. Considering they spend what, $5-$6M a year a flat out failure. Yet, 5 of your top 10 came in via trades. As much as many, including me, are often critical of the front office they are doing something right when trading. Kind of wish they would do a better job of understanding the health of pitchers they trade for, but overall the results have been good. The biggest question is how do they get more bang for their bucks from the International market? Loved this piece, Nick. Thanks.
  17. rdehring
    I expect that one, or more of the Twins young starters will end up in the bullpen. It is my belief that Matthews should be one of them. With his stuff, I can see him as a shut-down late inning guy. That could be huge for the Twins over the next half dozen years.
  18. rdehring
    Didn't get past reading your headline Nick before bringing a good smile to my face. Thanks. As for what the Twins will do in 2026, none of these guys are all that relevant. Success, or lack thereof, will be based on how Lewis, Wallner, Lee, Keaschall, Martin and whichever young corner outfielder is on the team swing their bats. Well, that and how whomever is in the bullpen pitch.
  19. rdehring
    Absolutely loved this exercise, Nick. Cannot thank you enough for doing it. When I look at your finished result, there are three players in my mind who will have a huge impact on the Twins success, or lack thereof, in 2026. The first is Connor Prielipp. If the Twins keep him as a starter, I don't see him having much of an impact next year. And moving him to the bullpen doesn't mean he will stay there long-term. Like Santana, he could be a reliever next year and a starter down the road. But his biggest impact in 2026 will be if they put him in the pen in spring training and he becomes a late inning shut down reliever by May at the latest. The second player is really one of the #9-#11 starters, Abel, Bradley, and Matthews. The Twins need one of them to take that final step and become a solid #3 starter, a starter who will be approaching ACE status come 2027 and beyond. The final player is Luke Keaschall. Will his bat in 2026 be what it was most of last year? In addition, he provides something the Twins haven't had in recent years, speed and a fire that excites both their bench and the fans. Finally, I will ask many of you criticizing his defense to consider what he has been through these past couple years. If memory serves, he spent most of 2024 as a DH because of his pending TJ surgery. Then he gets hit with a pitch and misses a couple months early last summer with a broken arm. The result is that he has played very little second base for the past two years. When considering his athletic ability there is no reason, he can't become a better than average defensive second baseman. Should this young man hit like last year, play good defense and put pressure on the other team with his speed he just may be the Twins top player. Certainly the most exciting.
  20. rdehring
    This exercise is getting more interesting as we approach the finish line. Thanks Nick. Really like this group, although am a bit surprised that both of the young starters made the Top 10. As Rodney Dangerfield once said in Back to School, I may be living in fantasy land as I remain hopeful that one of the two becomes a top starter for the Twins. Heck, maybe even an ACE. Like most I don't think of SWR as a front-line starter. Yet, his results game after game give the Twins a W or real shot at getting the W. Question? Is he somewhat comparable to Brad Radke? I recall that Radke was never considered a true Ace, yet he was very solid as the Twins #1.
  21. rdehring
    Even though I don't fully understand how these rankings are compiled, I look forward to them every winter. Thanks, a lot! When I began reading this piece, I clicked on the 2025 rankings for a quick review. Can't tell you how shocked I was seeing that Miranda was #17 and Julien #20. Not going to criticize last year's rankings. Just perplexed how far these two very good young players have fallen. As for this year's group, am most excited about Prielipp who could help solve a huge problem for the Twins. Like most of us, I can't wait until I see him on a Target Field mound pitching for the Twins. Will it be in their home opener? Also intrigued by Houston. The Twins, like every major league team, are much better with a really good shortstop. Will Houston hit enough to not be a black hole in the lineup? I guess that's the question? As you hinted at, I am confident that Ober's problems last year were all injury related. If he returns healthy, the Twins should have a very good starting rotation. And as Tom Kelly often said, "you are only as good as your next days starting pitcher."
  22. rdehring
    My biggest concern with this move is whether or not Fitzgerald clears waivers so the Twins can sign him at AAA. As for the guy they picked up, don't have a clue. On the other hand, I also don't expect he will be a big help for the Twins in '26.
  23. rdehring
    Interesting read, Cody. Enjoyed it. Would be beyond exciting should Houston merit a callup come September. Expect you weren't thinking of one issue that will affect anyone not on the 40-man being added this September. I doubt the Twins, or any team, will want to add someone to the 40-man who doesn't have to be added. That way they won't be either on strike or locked out in 2027. Would rather keep these players in the minors so they can play.
  24. rdehring
    Have been hoping since the year ended that the Twins would trade Larnach for a solid, young reliever. Or maybe Larnach plus a mid-level prospect for a better, young reliever. Yes, all is well considering our ages. Thanks.
  25. rdehring
    Enjoyed the read, Seth. Trust you are having an enjoyable Christmas and looking forward to the new Year. Two catchers, seven infielders and five outfielders is fourteen players. Assuming the Twins carry thirteen pitchers they will only be able to carry thirteen position players. Who comes off your list?
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