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For any team, the health of top players will be crucial to their success. That adage is even more true for the Twins because it's clear that the team's long-term outcome is tied to the health of the club's biggest stars.

The offseason is quickly nearing its close and we are something like a month away from pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training. Although the offseason is not done for the Minnesota Twins, and Derek Falvey still has work to do, can the argument be made that the roster is already better?

There’s little doubt that anything suggesting the Twins should bring Miguel Sanó will be met with eye rolls (at best) or emphatic statements that include some expletives (at worst), but at least hear me out.

Miguel Sanó was one of the best prospects in baseball; one of the most highly-touted prospects the Twins have ever had in their organization. Miguel Sanó is one of the biggest Twins disappointments in club history; a global top prospect who never lived up to his billing.

The Minnesota Twins on Wednesday introduced their new face of the franchise. Shortstop Carlos Correa, who had previously signed near-record deals with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets before each fell through due to “concerns” over his right ankle, agreed to a six-year, $200 million deal, the richest in franchise history. If Correa is able to stay healthy and perform at a high level, the deal could reach as high as 10 years, $270 million, only $15 million less than they originally offered him.

But now the question on everyone’s mind is this: Can Correa stay healthy?

Two of the most incredible things that come from the Carlos Correa signing are the Twins have a discernable direction, and the era of the miserable Twins fan has expired.

For most Twins fans, the return of Carlos Correa to the team will mostly mean what they saw on the field: an All-Star caliber shortstop in the peak of his prime (and for many, constant worry over that ankle). But for others, the now seven-to-eleven-year tenured player will also bring what his agent Scott Boras joked about at their press conference: a new Assistant General Manager.

There is no denying that the 2022 Minnesota Twins left plenty to be desired. Sure they were leading the AL Central division for a substantial portion of the regular season, but there was no point in which it wasn’t evident they were bleeding wins. The bullpen failed to close things out, and the lineup did little to add more often than not. Fixing those realities in the year ahead remains key.

Recently, Twins fandom has become locked in on the Marlins as a trade partner in pursuit of starting pitching help. Who are other possible partners? Who might the Twins target to bolster the top of the rotation? 

Aaron and John talk Carlos Correa. And then more Carlos Correa. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link. 

At this point in the offseason, the Minnesota Twins may employ as many outfielders as possible. While there are three positions on the grass, nearly 25% of the 40-man roster is dedicated solely to players listed as outfielders. With so many, changes are coming.

The Carlos Correa signing was a long time coming. 

No, not just in terms of a lengthy off-season where he agreed to terms with two other teams. But rather, the entire tenure of this front office has led to this move.

Some of these guys will play on the 2023 Twins, so you may as well read about them.