Bob Twins Fan Since 61

Four Hall of Fame Twins: Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, Kirby Puckett, and Tony Oliva. Cased Closed.

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Great job Twins front office! Thank you has a long-time Twins fan and season ticket holder. Go Twins!

Anyone watch the MLB channel? There is a couple former MLB GM who are regulars. They frequently say, "There is no such thing as a bad 1-year contract". However, there have been hell lot of long-term contracts that teams have regretted over the years. Just saying while I drink my cold beverage.

I am just ready to move on from Correa. The Twins front office needs to move on too. It seems their focus on Correa has paralyses them this whole offseason. As a season ticket holder, I would like to see a competitive team next year. I am not feeling it all. I am hoping by Twins fest they will have made positive moves. If they have not, be interesting if they will hold Q&A sessions with fans as past Twins fests.

My thoughts are Kim would be solid add to the Twins infield. Especially with rule changes going into effect in 2023. He made solid improvements in his 2nd year in the U.S. Excellent fielder with both some power and speed for a middle infielder. I think he could take another step un in 2023. I would be willing to part with Trevor Larnach to get him. He is one year younger and has one more of year control than Kim. But we have a glut of left-handed corner outfielders. Maybe, a 3-team deal with Miami getting Larnach for SP Trevor Rogers and Rogers going to San Diego for Kim. Doubt Kepler will get Kim or Rogers. I would still move Kepler too. Since the Twins signed Gallo, Kepler almost has to go somewhere. Go Twins.

Enjoyed reading your article Melissa. Thanks for writing it. Happy New Year and go Twins!

Been to Kansas City several times before Targe Field for outdoor baseball experience. Leaving Target Field out of the discussion, my favorite big-league park. It is just a great ballpark to watch a game. The waterfalls in the outfield make it unique. I have been to 27 of them in my life. Some are gone now. Definitely agree the Negro League Baseball Museum is an absolute must for true baseball fan. Having a great barbeque meal before or afterwards is highly recommended too. Lastly, we always tailgated in the adjacent parking lot before games. Enjoy!

Love your optimism too. Sorry I cannot share much of it. There are still some options left to improve the team via free agents or trades, but it is starting to look more difficult has each day goes by. Just has big a concern to me is their strategies of player development and training that focuses on "Bomba" ball and pitcher velocity. Believe that is a major, root cause of their high level of players injuries. Plus, the new rule changes will have significant impact too. Which I do not believe playing "Bomba" ball will be effective. Have to hope the leadership sees it but the Gallo signing has me very worried.

I both on the block, we have glut of left-handed corner outfielders. All in the 25-30 age range, who should be in the big leagues and definitely want to be or on another team. It's what the Twins can get in return that worries me. The signing of Gallo before trading any of them. Did not put the Twins in a good negotiating position in my opinion.

Fantastic article Matthew, strongly agree with the conclusions. I believe that there is a correlation between the number of injuries with pitchers and their pursuit of velocity too. To squeeze more mph's out and higher spin rates requiring pitchers to throw at max-effort at a high level of frequency. Alternative would be to improve command of pitches for better control. Not requiring pitchers to throw at max-effort all the time to get hitters out. Hopefully, the Twins staff is willing to take hard look at it and address it going forward. Believe this is more important to future success than any free agent signing or potential trade by far.

I would be willing to trade Pagan for Escobar. Eduardo still has some pop in his bat. He could be the right-handed DH and back-up the corner infield positions. Beloved guy in the club house and fan favorite (including this one) when he was a Twin. Think Devers would cost too much. Believe Rendon is toast, wouldn't touch him. Last thought I think Miranda will become a decent fielding 3B. He has work ethic to become one. Plus, if he only required to play 3B, will allow him to really focus on 3B. Acquiring Escobar will reduce the need for him to play 1B too. Go Twins!

Wouldn't it be something if Correa does not pass his physical with the Mets? Him and Boras would be in real pickle. Actually, I would kind of like for it to happen. I still in the camp that the Twins own over-all number one draft pick Royce Lewis like Correa will be one hell of a shortstop. Brooks Lee has all the makings too. Go Twins and happy holidays!

Like to share your optimism, and hope Gallo does rebound. Since he is now with the Twins. I would have preferred Trey Mancini right-handed bat. He might have a lower ceiling, but Gallo's floor is lot lower. Biggest thing I don't like about the deal is the timing. Puts the Twins in weaker position trading Kepler. Other teams will take advantage of the Twins situation. They should have traded Kepler before announcing the Gallo signing. Could not his agent Boras have waited until the Twins moved Kepler? After he played the Twins with Correa.

I am passing on Eovaldi too. Not worth his projected cost for the risk. Would definitely be interested in Adames except for what I believe his cost would be. Agree with others the best play is Farmer for short term until either Lewis or Lee are ready to take SS position over. Pretty convinced one or both will be star players for the Twins.