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A. They got good value in the trades they made. And I won’t fault or speculate on trades not made, maybe there just was no real interest in them.

Maybe he was gonna be pulled anyways, but the Twins had runners in the corners and two outs so he was pitch hit for.

It would not surprise me one bit if both Shoemaker and Happ are effective pitchers for another team next season.

I suspect when Refsnyder is ready Celestino will get sent down. With Larnach staying up, for now anyways.

I would trade Rooker in a heartbeat. Yes, he has power but I would rather the Twins go the way of a rotating DH the rest of this year and next year, utilizing Arraez, Garver, Sano, etc. Rooker looks like he would mostly provide horrible fielding along with lots of K’s and unproductive at bats at the major league level.

Just can’t wait for the Simmons trade so we get to see Gordon playing next to Austudillo on the left side.

Is Garver hurt again ? Wondering why he isn’t DH.

I know it is the Pohlads money and not mine, but trading Simmons and his contract for a tiny chance prospect is a trade for the sake of making a trade. Many would probably do it , but I wouldn’t.

I am ok with letting him play as the super sub, that is how I see him helping the team next year anyways. But let’s just say Simmons and Donaldson are both moved, are you really looking forward to seeing Gordon, Polanco, Arraez and Sano playing the left side of the infield?? I think both you and the Twins know that is not the path forward for this team.

A couple of things…first, if Simmons or any of the expiring contract veterans request a trade or if the return is value, by all means make the trade. Second, I have never actually seen Gordon play SS, but most reports I have read and the fact that the Twins don’t let him play there now, suggests to me that they do not view him as a major league SS. The minors do mean something, if he was garbage there, what changes now to make people think he will succeed in the majors. They have seen him at SS many times and should know what they have. I am actually more interested in the kid from AA. Sounds like he has a glove, but maybe not the bat. Lastly, and I know this an unpopular opinion, but I think trying to win even when not in the race is a good thing. Both from a fan’s perspective, and the team psyche, if there is such a thing. Trading just for the sake of trading, or for saving some cash just is not a path I like.

Some people value defense more than you do I guess. Polanco is a better player at this point of their careers, but will never be better SS. If able to get a real prospect, trade Simmons. But if not, why bother.

I am not a fan of Rocco’s style of management, but can’t say I really understand it either. Having said that, he seems to fit what the FO is looking for, so unless they all go, I don’t see the reason for firing Rocco.

The Twins have determined Polanco is not an everyday major league SS . I would hope that whatever moves they make are in an effort to make the team better. And I still care about the team.

It is understandable that Gordon doesn’t make the play due to his lack of experience in CF. Less understandable is that the Twins feel he was the best option to be out there in the first place.

It was good hustle by Schoop. But I do think that almost all center fielders make that catch.

It might not make a difference to you if the Twins win 60, 70 or 80 games this year , but it might to Mr’s Falvey and Baldelli. Simmons may still be the option this year and next.

So? If you get nothing for him and have to pay most all of his contract anyways, why not keep him as he is the only real SS on the roster. I don’t quite understand the fascination with trading players so we can see AAA guys play. Wouldn’t just going to a Saints game serve the same purpose?

At least his first start is against Detroit. I hope I am wrong, but he doesn’t look all that ready for the MLB to me.

You might get your wish that he gets sent down. Sounds like Cave might be back soon…..

I was in no way serious with the comparisons to Cal or Ozzie. I just find it unrealistic every time a guy has a little success , he should be immediately moved up and playing every day. Regardless of who is ahead of him playing in the majors already.

The minors do mean something. In this case it means the Twins do not see Gordon as a viable SS option right now. In comparison to Simmons alone, I think the argument could be made that Simmons is a better SS this year, and will be a better option next year and the year after that.

It appears the Twins have determined that he is either not ready or more likely is not what they want as regular major league SS. He must not have shown it in the minors and they probably don’t feel that he is going to all of a sudden become a major league SS.

He has had years of minor league opportunity. I would think the Twins have an idea of his abilities. He could start as a bench player and when he shows that he has the bat of Ripken and the glove if Ozzie Smith he will get promoted to a full time starter. Meanwhile Polanco and Arraez should get the at bats.

Yes. And even better with Buxton between Kepler and Larnach

Insert Buxton into center field. Slide Arraez to DH and you have a pretty good 2022 opening day lineup.