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  1. rdehring
    Know nothing about him other than what I have read here and the Strib. Sounds like a perfect move to me. Solid reliever makes our pen stronger acquired at a minimal cost, i.e., two guys who are long shots to ever make it. Another plus no one is mentioning is Tom Pohlad's commitment to add payroll to make the team better. Understand he was in the second year of a $22,000,000 contract, with the Twins picking up around $3.5M. Not Correa like dollars, but also not chicken feed.
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    Saw that Jenkins was 0-2, but with 2 walks. Checked his stats at St. Paul and saw he has struck out 31 times and walked 31 times. He is only striking out 15% of his plate appearances. Now that's the type of hitter the Twins need. Every time I look, I see a lot that reminds me of Mauer. I know most of us are hoping to see Jenkins with the Twins, hopefully soon. But I keep wondering, if the Front Office is convinced there are enough owners who are committed to getting better revenue sharing and a salary cap/floor, they likely believe there will either be no season next year or one starting very late. In that case, it makes sense to keep players like Jenkins, who don't have to be added to the 40-man in November off the 40-man so they can play minor league baseball next April. Would be interesting seeing what other clubs are doing with top prospects like Jenkins.
  3. rdehring
    To answer your question whether the Twins should be buyers or sellers, my answer is YES. As many above have stated, this is the year to sell a few players who are a must sell. That starts and maybe ends with Jeffers. But when selling, they must get back a pitcher who will help this year. And that pitcher must not be a rental. Trade a couple mid-to-upper-mid prospects for another reliever and rental starter and the Twins should be better on August 4 than they are today. I also continue to hope the Twins can package Wallner and a pitcher, perhaps someone like Raya, to the Rockies for a mid-level reliever. Could you imagine Wallner hitting in that thin air?
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    When looking at yesterday's score and the DSL Twins record only one word comes to mind, "Ouch." Just when you think Houston is doing everything one could wish for, he puts up a week like this. Still believe he will likely stay in Wichita until late in the season. Does Rosario being sent back to Wichita indicate the Saints may be getting one of their injured corner outfielders back? Maybe EmRod?
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    Agree D.C., if they get a good return. A player who is close to helping the Twins this year.
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    As I have been reading the comments about Larnach, with some saying we won't get a great return. You may be correct, in which case they should keep him. Was wondering, however, what did we get from the Phillies for Bader last year? Was it Able, or was he in the Duran trade? Bader was great defensively, but isn't Larnach hitting better than Bader was? Plus, did Bader have another year of control?
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    It will be likely the Twins will have at least two guys on the bench every day who are good hitters. Makes a ton of sense, at least to me to leave the DH spot open to keep those players bats in the lineup more than waiting to start.
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    Just another day for Houston, 2 hits including a home run. Didn't check if he stole a base. Winokur gets 3 hits including a home run. Most interesting, my math tells me he was striking out over 30% of the time in Cedar Rapids, but that is down to just under 25% in Wichita. I believe the Saints play a couple weeks longer than everyone else, don't they? If that's the case, would be a great time to promote Houston. Expect Culpepper will be up with the Twins before late September. As for Wallner. The Twins have to find that G.M. who is intrigued by his power and would like to add him to their roster. Maybe add another mid-level prospect to get something back for the future.
  9. rdehring
    Add me to the list of those who believe the Twins must trade Jeffers. That's assuming they get a reasonable offer. Hopefully, better than reasonable. As for Larnach, more 50/50. Should be moved if they get a very good offer. Add Wallner and maybe another prospect for some help for the pen and it will be an excellent deadline for the Twins. Most important, some of the return must be a pitcher who will help the Twins this year.
  10. rdehring
    Congratulations, Steven. Not many TD writers get to report on a no-no. Add me to those who continue to be pleasantly shocked with how well Houston keeps hitting after his move to AA. On the other hand, will agree with those who believe both he and Culpepper would benefit from a little more time at their current levels. Would like to see both moves before the end of September, however.
  11. rdehring
    Interesting question, Cody. On draft day I had heard all the talk about Lackey and knew nothing about the other 20 players picked by the Twins. Was excited they got Lackey. As for the others, zero, nada, zip. My first glance at this kid left me more than disappointed. The more I hear about him and after your excellent presentation I am more encouraged. Thanks.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.?
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    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.
  15. rdehring
    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.
  17. 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?
  18. rdehring
    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.
  19. 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.
  20. rdehring
    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.
  21. 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.
  22. rdehring
    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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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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