Minnesota Twins Talk

Casualty of the Carlos Correa signing. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/twins-designate-kyle-garlick-for-assignment.html

Planning on attending the Twins game vs Tigers in Lakeland on Sunday March 12. Would like to avoid sitting in the sun. How far back do I need to sit to make sure we get shade?

Per STH email today, there is only a 2 hour window for STH to buy opener tickets before they go on sale to the public. I think that's really unfair to those of us who cannot just stop working at that time. It's been a full day in the past.

The Twins signed Ryan LaMarre to a minor league deal. He's played in 57 games with the Twins in the past. Do you think that we'll see him on the field this year in a Jake Cave type of role? Since he's a right hand bat maybe we won't need to trade for another outfielder this year. Or maybe he can hold down an OF position long enough to allow us to trade Celestino. Do you think, that he will contribute or not? I think that he has enough upside to make some appearances if needed. https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/former-new-york-yankees-ryan-lamarre-signs-minor-league-deal-minnesota-twins?fbclid=IwAR31QC5s7vT3ooRRxewj15lFE1ADAxsDYAlcXTLI9malq6lc2gUM4w-R9fg Stati…

It was widely known that Andrew McCutchen was sought after as a righty bat that could play a decent corner outfield - even in his older, diminished state from earlier stardom - but after a long career that saw him play in San Francisco, New York, Philadelphia, and Milwaukee - it appears he just wanted to go home to Pittsburgh. Which makes a lot of sense given how he came up through the Pirates system and thrived there during his prime seasons, becoming one of the best players in baseball. To add a "farewell tour" vibe to the equation, Buster Olney of ESPN pointed this out earlier today: It would have been nice to see McCutchen fill a badly-needed void in the …

What would you think if the Twins extended Arraez? I would be all over it and would go Alex Anthopoulos on him and sign him to a long term yet cheap contract similar to Michael Harris’ extension 8-9 years 72-81 million.

After Correa's signing, I have to believe there is a trade for a pitcher coming. While I don't like the idea of trading Luis Arraez, I think it makes too much sense now. Mine to start: Luis Arraez Max Kepler Jordan Balazovic/etc... for Edward Cabrera Dax Fulton I don't want the two years of Pablo Lopez, especially if Arraez is the cost, but you do you!

The Twins spent $2.5 million to sign the 16-year-old Cuban prospect, Ariel Castro, and -surprise- he's a lefty hitting outfielder. Here's the blurb on him from MLB.com: DOB: 2/17/2006 Bats: L Throws: L Ht: 6-2 Wt: 180 Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 55 If you are looking for one of the smoothest left-handed swings in the class, look no further than Castro. The Cuban outfielder continues to develop physically and has emerged as one of the top hitters on the international market. There’s lots of projection with Castro, and he could end up with above-average power. At times, he appears …

Andrew McCutchen is returning to Pittsburg and joining the Pirates on a one year deal. After getting rid of Garlick, the Twins have an obvious need for a RH OF bat. McCutchen would have fit that bill perfectly. Trey Mancini is another obvious target. Any outside of the box trade ideas to fill this need?

The Twins talked to the Marlins about Pablo Lopez. Some of the other names mentioned were Max Kepler and Luis Arraez, however the Twins do not want to part ways with Arraez. View full rumor

Looks like 3 years, $12.4M. I like this. It's like a mini-play pulled out of the Braves playbook. Lock up the studs while they're young. Ha! Seriously though, I like Paddack and was happy when they traded for him and sad when he went down. I hope he reaches his potential here, Good move.

Sign up for The Athletic if you haven’t already, you dweeb. This is a fantastic look into Carlos Correa and how he thinks. https://theathletic.com/4089872/2023/01/13/carlos-correa-twins-interview/?source=user_shared_article

Should the Twins have traded Jose Berrios?

I am excited for the return of TwinsFest this year. I am curious how much will change since the last time they had it. They've already gone down to one day of the traditional Twinsfest. Wonder if the availability of players will be the same? I know my son would love to see and meet some of the players just walking through the hallways like they used to. Anyone heard of any big changes? Plan on going? Events I shouldn't miss? Side note - TwinsFest at the Metrodome was one of a kind and will never be forgotten.

I just noticed on https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/2023-mlb-arbitration-tracker.html that the Twins have 7 out of 8 potential arbitration cases already under contract for next season. (When did this happen? I thought they were only focused on getting Correa back). Only Arreaz is left to work out an agreement. I wonder if this certainty with their players played a part in the Twins being willing to go higher in payroll. meaning they have more certainty that it wont go even higher because of this group. Your thoughts?

Where we at with him? Personally, I like the OF with Buxton, Kepler, Gallo but obviously there has been some speculation about him being shipped to a team like the Yankees. Now that the Twins have actually had a solid off-season with the addition of Carlos Correa, does everyone want him traded? Who could they reasonably get from the Yankees? Gleyber Torres would be a nice addition, but last I heard the Yankees have decided to keep him now. I'd love to get Gleyber in a package that includes Kepler and Polanco. That's only a lazy man's dream, since I haven't worked out how realistic it would be on either side.

If Kepler is traded who is the other started OF assuming that Gallo starts in one spot. Wallner, Larnach, Kiriloff? I personally think Kiriloff will start at 1B

Signed one year one Million with The Padres, i really thought after last year Nellie might hang it up, For 7 months in San Diego and that terrible 70 degree heat and a Million bucks, who can not like that, Good for Cruz , hell of a team nice to see !!!!

You look at the world in a different perspective when you are a kid. Everything in the world, you want to experience and thoroughly enjoy. Then you find that one thing, the first at many, at which you latch on to and never let go. For me, one of those firsts happened back in 1991. Seven nights, I remember staying up with family, to watch this thing called, The World Series. I remember being told, the Minnesota Twins were our team. I never questioned why, it was just, "ok, cheer for the Twins", because they are, our team. What a series it was: *Both teams won all their home games *4 games went into extra innings *Multiple games were …

I just watched the presser and it was fascinating to see how relationships are developed and deals get done. To that end, my criticism of the FO is muted somewhat. I heard Boras and Falvey talk about how Falvey was in constant communication, even when agreements were already in place. Yes, their initial offer was way under market and that's why I don't let them off the hook because this signing worked out due to extraordinary circumstances. They would have lost the player, but in the same respect they didn't throw out a massive contract and pull it back. That can be equally if not more damaging to a fan base. The Mets will be fine with their cavalcade of st…

I happened to see this today. Info on the new Target Field video board. It's supposed to be done before the home opener: https://ballparkdigest.com/2023/01/11/new-twins-videoboard-design-unveiled/?src=rss Looks pretty nice! I wonder what kind of effect it could have on the wind, if at all? What do you guys/gals think?

Here is a trade proposal with the pirates Twins Get: David Bednar Pirates Get: Bailey Ober and Alejandro Hidalgo If we end up trading for one of the Marlins pitchers there will not be enough space for Ober in the rotation unless we have a six man. The Pirates want pitching and we need bullpen help. This is the perfect proposal for both sides and I hope it gets done. What are your thoughts?

Read that on MLB rumors regarding the Correa signing. How much higher will it go for 2023?

Hayes and Gleeman of The Athletic have reported the Twins are possibly in pursuit of Michael Wacha. The 31-year-old right-hander bounced back nicely with the Red Sox in 2022 with a 127 ERA+ but due to his lack of strikeout ability, his 4.14 FIP mark trailed his results by a large margin. Wacha, a long-time St Louis Cardinal, was a solid starter through 2018, after which point he began to struggle, posting three consecutive well-below-average seasons. Weirdly, not long after his ERA began to rise, he cut way down on his walk rate. His decline falls in line with a drop in his fastball velocity; at his peak, he had a 94-95mph fastball that has dropped into the 93mph ran…

Ortega was claimed on January 6th and DFAed on January 10th. I hope he enjoyed his stay in Minnesota! ? Maybe they will resign him to a minor league deal if he passes thru waivers.

Let's look at something different today... Lets run under the assumption that Trevor Bauer is going to be released by the Dodgers (based on their spending habits this winter, it looks highly likely). Should the Twins take a flyer on him? He is only 31 Would not require player capital to get Would probably slide into the 2/3 spot pretty easily Minnesota would be the type of place he could work on rehabilitating his image, outside of the large market scrutiny. Personally I think the Twins should take a REAL hard look at him. Would require a ton of PR stuff (think Josh Hamilton and Michael Vick) from both the player and the team, but it could be doable…

Ladies and gentlemen, we got him...back, that is. CC passed the physical this morning...what a shocker! There's an 11:30 presser today to announce all of the details. Let's go!!!

I know, I know ... yet ANOTHER Correa thread. This time a poll, though. So, let's suspend reality for a second, and the Twins actually sign Correa, what is your reaction? Comments please, but only for humor, or explaining your choice(s). (Psst ... you can choose more than one answer)

Should the twins go after David Bednar?