Minnesota Twins Talk

Here's a bridge option to get us to the Royce Lewis era at SS with Andrus while increasing the top end of the rotation, by making a run at Rodon. Wil Myers takes the Garlick role; he can still bash lefties while being less helpless against righties. Barnhart adds a lefty hitting catcher to give Jeffers breaks against the toughest righties. Maeda is an option to go to the bullpen as a guy who has the skills to go multiple innings with Winder to help bridge the "5 and Fly" guys to the late, 1 inning options. Is $25M enough to get it done with Rodon? don't know, but the team could roll the dice on Garlick instead of Myers and save some $ there. C: Ryan Jeffe…

Polanco: Trade Urshela: Sign and trade Kepler: Trade BUC: Receive in trade FA: Carlos Correa (10 years $330M). Solidifies SS for the next 7-8 years. Maybe moves to 3B on the FA: Aaron Judge (9 years $324M). RH hitting corner outfielder who can cover CF when Buxton is on the IL. Asking a lot of Kirilloff, Jeffers and Larnach to stay healthy. Bench UT is a Spring Training competition between Julien and Martin but should get enough ABs when resting Buxton and moving Arraez/Larnach/Kirilloff/Gordon around. A lot was committed in free agency, but hey, it's not my money. C: Ryan Jeffers ($0.70M) 1B: …

C: Ryan Jeffers ($0.70M) 1B: Luis Arraez ($4.50M) 2B: Jorge Polanco ($7.50M) 3B: Gio Urshela ($9.00M) SS: Isaiah Kiner- ($0.00M) LF: Alex Kirilloff ($0.70M) CF: Byron Buxton ($15.00M) RF: Max Kepler ($8.50M) DH: Jose Miranda ($0.70M) 4th OF: Kyle Garlick ($0.70M) Utility: Nick Gordon ($0.70M) Utility: Gilberto Celestino ($0.70M) …

C: Ryan Jeffers ($0.70M) 1B: Luis Arraez ($4.50M) 2B: Jorge Polanco ($7.50M) 3B: Gio Urshela ($9.00M) LF: Alex Kirilloff ($0.70M) CF: Byron Buxton ($15.00M) RF: Max Kepler ($8.50M) DH: Jose Miranda ($0.70M) 4th OF: Kyle Garlick ($0.70M) Utility: Nick Gordon ($0.70M) Utility: Gilberto Celestino ($0.70M) S…

Signed Correa to a 7 year $230M deal. Signed Omar Narvaez to catch. Traded Kepler to the Rays for Margot. Moved Duran into the starting rotation and Maeda into the bullpen. Spent $10M on bullpen free agents. C: Ryan Jeffers ($0.70M) 1B: Luis Arraez ($4.50M) 2B: Jorge Polanco ($7.50M) 3B: Gio Urshela ($9.00M) SS: Carlos Correa ($33.00M) LF: Trevor Larnach ($0.70M) CF: Byron Buxton ($15.00M) RF: Manuel Margot ($7M) DH: Jose Miranda ($0.70M) …

C: Ryan Jeffers ($0.70M) 1B: Luis Arraez ($4.50M) 2B: Jorge Polanco ($7.50M) 3B: Gio Urshela ($9.00M) SS: Royce Lewis ($0.70M) LF: Alex Kirilloff ($0.70M) CF: Byron Buxton ($15.00M) RF: Judge ($8.50M) DH: Jose Miranda ($0.70M) 4th OF: Kyle Garlick ($0.70M) Utility: Nick Gordon ($0.70M) Utility: Gilberto Celestino ($0.70M) …

? Ryan Jeffers ($0.70M) 1B: Luis Arraez ($4.50M) 2B: Jorge Polanco ($7.50M) 3B: Gio Urshela ($9.00M) LF: Alex Kirilloff ($0.70M) CF: Byron Buxton ($15.00M) RF: Max Kepler ($8.50M) DH: Jose Miranda ($0.70M) 4th OF: Kyle Garlick ($0.70M) Utility: Nick Gordon ($0.70M) Utility: Gilberto Celestino ($0.70M) SP1: Sonny Gray ($12.00M) SP2: Tyler Mahle ($8.00M) SP3: Kenta Maeda ($9.00M) SP4: Joe Ryan ($0.70M) SP5: Bailey Ober ($0.70M) RP: Jhoan Duran ($0.70M) RP: Jorge Lopez ($3.00M) RP: Griffin Jax ($0.70M) RP: Jorge Alcala ($1.00M) RP: Caleb Thielbar ($2.00M) …

C: Ryan Jeffers ($0.70M) 1B: Alex Kirilloff ($.70M) 2B: Luis Arraez ($4.50M) 3B: Jose Miranda ($0.70M) SS: Jorge Polanco ($7.50M) LF: Trevor Larnach ($0.70M) CF: Byron Buxton ($15.00M) RF: Brandon Nimmo ($12.50M) DH: Jose Abreu ($18.00M) 4th OF: Chad Pinder ($1.50M) Utility: Nick Gordon ($0.70M) Utility: Royce Lewis ($0.70M) Backup C: Omar Narvaez ($3.50M) …

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https://wgom.org/2022/10/12/top-300-minnesota-twins-of-all-time-updated-through-2022/ I've updated my top 300 through 2022. 9 newcomers to the list. Who's underated and who's overated?

Now that Carlos has officially opted out......what's it going to take to sign him long term? If you were the Twins what would you offer AND do you think that would be enough for him to come back and sign here. Also, do YOU want him back in a Twins uniform? I personally would love to see him back and would offer him the following: 2023 - $35M 2024 - $35M 2025 - $29M 2026 - $29M 2027 - $29M 2028 - $26M w/player opt out 2029 - $26M w/player opt out. 7 year deal worth $209M with the double opt out. It keeps the money up front the first two years, gives the 2 early opt out years if Carlos went searching after another long term payday. The 8 year, $…

Interesting article, and obviously one designed to create some discussion. He's got 12 A's, 12 B's, 12 C's, 12 D's, 12 F's and two incompletes. Find out what grade he gave the 2022 Twins. Besides 1987, 1991, and 1965, which non-World Series teams got A's. And an interesting acknowledgment about the 2005 postseason vote... and much more. Fun article. Check it out and discuss here. https://www.startribune.com/patrick-reusse-grades-all-62-minnesota-twins-seasons-best-and-worst/

? Wilson Contreras ($17.00M) 1B: Luis Arraez ($4.50M) 2B: Jorge Polanco ($7.50M) 3B: Jose Miranda ($0.70M) SS: Carlos Correa ($33.00M) LF: Alex Kirilloff ($0.70M) CF: Byron Buxton ($15.00M) RF: Matt Wallner ($0.70M) DH: Austin Martin ($0.70M) 4th OF: Kyle Garlick ($0.70M) Utility: Nick Gordon ($0.70M) Utility: Gilberto Celestino ($0.70M) Backup ? Ryan Jeffers ($0.70M) SP1: Sonny Gray ($12.00M) SP2: Tyler Mahle ($8.00M) SP3: Kenta Maeda ($9.00M) SP4: Joe Ryan ($0.70M) SP5: Bailey Ober ($0.70M) RP: Jhoan Duran ($0.70M) RP: Jorge Lopez ($3.00M) RP: Griffin …

C: Ryan Jeffers ($0.7M) 1B: Luis Arraez ($4.5M) 2B: Jorge Polanco ($7.50M) 3B: Gio Urshela ($9.00M) LF: Alex Kirilloff ($0.70M) CF: Byron Buxton ($15.00M) RF: Max Kepler ($8.50M) DH: Jose Miranda ($0.70M) 4th OF: Kyle Garlick ($0.70M) Utility: Nick Gordon ($0.70M) Utility: Gilberto Celestino ($0.70M) SP1…

Discussion:

RBI isn’t the hip, now, with it, and wow stat anymore. However, the 2022 Twins are approaching dangerous territory without a single player matching or beating that number of 70 RBI. In the last 30+ years of Twins baseball, which includes several absolutely horrible teams, there was always at least one person driving in runs. The 1999 Twins was the worst example I could find, with Marty Cordova leading the team with 70 RBI. As we stand the night of 10/3, Jose Miranda is the closest to reach this elusive feat of 70 RBI with 66. Will we have a single Twins player finish the season with 70+ RBI?

Pete Maki will remain as pitching coach. Tommy “windmill” Watkins remains as 3B coach.

First off, I just want to say this is a fantastic tool. Thanks TD! This is a mix of what I think is somewhat realistic on what the FO may try to do, and what I would do. I can't say I'd be thrilled with this team going into 2023, but wouldn't be burning down Target Field either. I have Lewis and Wallner officially listed in my sheet, but they're mostly just place holders for Julien, Palacios, etc. as a sign that I'm not bringing in outside guys to fill those spots. Only outside offensive player I'm bringing in is Omar Narvaez to pair with Jeffers behind the plate. I have the Twins bringing back Correa for 35 mil a year for 7 years. Don't think it's overly likely…

With this FO and there lack of signing SP's to contracts and how they've spent in the past on bats I went with an offensive approach. This wish list is with expecting Correa to optout and trading Kepler. Willson Contreras-5 yrs $116 mil. The FO is aggressive and does this early for a change..Do we have any catchers in the minors even 2-3 years away? Mitch Haniger-2 yr $25 mil. The FO waits this one out and get their patience signing..Injury concerns leave him looking for a job..That hasn't bothered this FO before. Maybe they can get him a little cheaper like 2 yr $20mil Marwin Gonzales-1 yr $1.25. Its a name we know. It doesn't have to be Marwin but a uti…

Just to get the massive elephant out of the room some food and water and tucked away safe and sound, let's just get the injury/health factor put aside. The Twins made a major turnover in their training and medical staffs 2yrs ago, IIRC. To debate, as outside visionaries, that said change was erroneous and should be done yet again is a fools errand at best. We simply don't know if they made a lateral, poor, or upward improvement. We simply aren't close enough to know or understand what has taken place on that front, IMO. Maybe the injury issue has just been a fluke. Maybe the current roster has a number of players simply prone to injury. And I allow that some player acquis…

Throughout the season, there has been a lot of talk about expectations and where everyone thought this team would go. Now that the season is over, I'm curious to know how everyone's expectations panned out.

As we tick off the last few meaningless games of the 2022 season, attention turns to 2023. With a little bit of Falvinelli self-reflection, I think a very successful 2023 is well within the realm of possibility. Here are 6 reasons why. The starting rotation should (hopefully) be at worst solid, if not a strength. With Gray and Ryan returning, the Twins have 2 starters with sub 4 ERAs--while advanced stats are a little more cautious, both are still seen as solid options. Add in the expected return of Maeda, who when last healthy pitched like a borderline ace, reasonable progression from Varland, Winder, and Ober, the potential emergence of SWR, and a potential …

Last year I made a pretty big article going over who to keep and who to protect on the 40 man roster for next year - I think this time around it'd be better to keep it to just who to protect. Here are my notes: Locks P Woods-Richardson - Looks like he's getting added to the 40 man roster this weekend. He is well deserving of it, but he'll have to jockey for starts next year against Winder, Sands, and Varland. Please stay healthy! 2B Julien - He's been deserving of a promotion to AAA for some time now, has an insane .441 OBP and .931 OPS, Could debut early next year. Possible/Likely P Canterino - Would be a lock if not for injuries, but they kept Enlow a…

Congrats to Arraez for the title but trolling the Yankees because he edged out Judge takes a little edge off. Try beating the Yankees on the field for once. I have to admit that the Arraez as a take off for the Judge "All rise" is cute but the Twins have absolutely nothing to crow about for 2022 especially where the Yankees are concerned.

Their promo shows baseball playoff moments. Doesn't show Puckett HR?

Our social team just posted this and I just realized something about Twins batting champs. Tony Oliva - Hall of Fame Rod Carew - Hall of Fame Kirby Puckett - Hall of Fame Joe Mauer - Should be voted into the Hall of Fame when eligible Luis Arraez - Not in Hall of Fame because he's, you know, 25 years old Just an interesting observation. When the Twins field a batting champ, that player has a really good career.

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This just came into my head after seeing what the Timberwolves did this off-season to in a sense overpay to bring in Tim Connley to help rebuild the Wolves. Not sure what pitching coach I would like to poach to revive the Twins pitching for years to come.

I know that this is the time of year for reflection and thus I am caught up in my own questions for a team that has settled too questionably into the middle of the pack after a quick start that gave us too much hope in a lousy division. So here are my personal thoughts going forward: Is Correa gone or will the team heap some more money on top of the ridiculous one he was just paid for 2022? And if not who is the SS interim to Lewis and Lee? Palacios does not look like the answer, but another fill in SS could block Lewis and make him a CF again. Do we have the courage to rush Lee to the majors like Seattle did with Rodriguez? Is MLB going away from the yea…