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  1. GNess
    With all the concern about the Twins rotation not a lot of attention has been paid to the bullpen. The RP corps level of effectiveness will be a huge factor in the Twins ability to contend or not.. Side note: Joe Smith should be in this ranking of Top 5..
  2. GNess
    Good article. The Twins are something of an enigma, but the Twins have some elite players at their positions up the middle - Correa, Buxton and Polanco. They also have some emerging bats (Kirilloff, Larnach, Miranda), and proven hitters like Arraez and Urshela. Wildcard bats as well in Sano and Sanchez. The Twins will score runs and their defense should be solid. If the pitching can just be average overall the Twins could exceed the 85 win projection and make the Chisox uncomfortable.
  3. GNess
    Suboptimal move for sure, but Archer has known some legit success. Can he approach that level again - doubtful. Given his experience can he outperform for some part of the season most of the young, perceived to be talented prospects awaiting their shot - possibly. The Twins aren't necessarily finished making moves if the FO stays focused on improving the team, which I think they may well do.
  4. GNess
    Locks to start the season in MLB with the Twins: Buxton, Correa, Polanco, Kirilloff, Jeffers, Urshela, Sanchez, Sano Locks unless they are part of a trade for SP: Arraez, Kepler Likely, but still some convincing to do: Larnach, Gordon Maybe if AB / Role can be found Miranda, Rooker Who is being blocked? Other than maybe Miranda at 3B or LF? I see Larnach with the Twins from day one.
  5. GNess
    Interesting take. The FO is certainly thinking out of the box. It is refreshing.
  6. GNess
    Gary Sanchez has had three really good years as a hitter and three poor seasons. Yes, the trend line is heading in the wrong direction, but it hardly is determinative or certain that Sanchez will not hit well this season. If Jeffers as the regular C and whoever is the regular DH (Sano? Arraez?) play 100-120 games and produce as the FO hope then Sanchez's appearances can also be framed vs pitching in which he is more likely to succeed as an optimal usage for him. This is not a prediction, but Sanchez may prove to be a decently productive role player with some power.
  7. GNess
    It is very difficult to find fault with this move, but I am sure some naysayers will emerge. The Twins just signed the TOP free agent and it is at a position of need. Need anyone say more? Win Twins.
  8. GNess
    It would appear the Twins are clearing payroll for another move - let's hope that this isn't the last big move.
  9. GNess
    The Twins needs for 2022 were clear: SP - Gray big step in the right direction. SS - IKF nice player who is a + defender. RP / 1 More SP? Yes, a few more moves would be nice and are quite possible. I don't get all the angst that the FO isn't revealing a direction Present v Future? Both of these players can be good for 2022-2023 and the Twins add two young arms to their minor league stable. I consider these sound moves.
  10. GNess
    If Garver plays catcher regularly (100-120 games), which he most certainly should assuming he stays healthy, that basically leaves 6 TBD primary roles to fill as noted: 1B Kirilloff LF Arraez, Martin, Larnach, Miranda DH Sano w/ some Donaldson mixed in allowing for Miranda/Arraez to get AB's at 3B) SS Free Agent TBD (Lewis?) 4th OF: Celestino UTL: Gordon, Arraez, Martin Why is there an issue with Garver's role? Seems fairly simple to resolve even before likely trades. Garver should be the Twins # 1 catching option as his bat is a major+ at catcher, he can really hit and it opens up clear spots for Kirilloff and Sano.
  11. GNess
    Puckett - Carew - Killebrew - Mauer
  12. GNess
    He has had his moments like the grand slam to beat Cleveland. He has been pretty good overall, but as pointed out by others his inconsistency, protracted slumps and high volume strikeout totals diminish his shine.
  13. GNess
    I don't like the entire cynical premise of the shift. In many sports there are rules as to how you can align your players. I also agree MLB teams need to stop the group think and have some teams which emphasize speed, hitting the other way and putting the ball in play.
  14. GNess
    I understand both sides of the argument of trying to make a push to contend this season or develop assets for a push in 2023. Given these assets and variables are dynamic and speculative and difficult to predict - it makes the most sense to attempt to contend almost any season when the core of the team has obvious strengths. Core Strengths: 1. Line up: Polanco, Buxton, Donaldson, Garver (This group can produce runs.) 2. Emerging Talents at or near MLB: Kirilloff, Martin, Lewis, Jeffers, Miranda. (A few of these guys might be pretty darn good.) 3. Young arms at or near MLB: Ryan, Ober, Alcala, Winder, Balazovic, Duran, Sands, Canterino etc. (Sheer #'s means at least a few of these players pan out as effective MLB pitchers.) 4. Tradable Assets: Arraez, Kepler, Larnach, "Surplus" young arms. (Enough to get an upper rotation SP - who? Fill in the blank. -Maybe even a controllable arm beyond 2023.) 5. Payroll available for one big signing: Rodon? Story? (Add a big splash - might be enough?) 6. Eliminate sky is falling mindset. (No guarantee of success but Twins can make this work.) Win Twins.
  15. GNess
    There is some data which suggests a general correlation between hitting results at the higher levels of the minors and eventual competency in MLB. But this correlation is tenuous at best so we can hope for Miranda to be a better than average hitter in MLB, but not sure it reaches the level of an expectation for him to do so.
  16. GNess
    I agree generally, but the Twins don't have to do it exactly like Cleveland. Since it appears young, controllable SP is the key component why not target those types - such as the Marlins have? The more quality young arms the better. The Twins do have some assets (Arraez,, Kepler, Jeffers, Sano, Garver, Larnach etc.) that might bring such a return.
  17. GNess
    Gordon > Robertson
  18. GNess
    Lyman Bostock could flat out ht and was a special talent. Great article.
  19. GNess
    Story is an excellent, proven SS with a quality bat. Given that the Twins seem focused on a trade for a SP or two which will likely be less expensive than a FA how does adding Story not help the Twins for the next 3-4 years? If Lewis is good enough to push him out that's a good problem to have.. Lewis and/or Martin would make great super subs with their positional flexibility.
  20. GNess
    Good question. However, I think Celestino's performance at St. Paul was strong enough that there is some evidence he could be a decent MLB hitter. I think he projects as a 4th OF type for now.
  21. GNess
    JD remains a vey good MLB player. I enjoy watching him rake and this article does a good job providing evidence for his hitting prowess. I get that the Twins are a particularly payroll conscious franchise so that factors in to JD's value as it were. But to me how does a team become a consistent winner if it has to continually contemplate moving on from good to very good players as a result of payroll calculations? Sigh.
  22. GNess
    Agree that Lewis has had a rough few. years and misfortune. However, his ranking is inconsequential at this point. He has the goods or he doesn't - we'll soon enough know the answer.
  23. GNess
    The "knee problems" seem to be so speculative - maybe even a red herring? Arraez has produced at a fairly high level, fairly consistently for a few seasons. He also plays with great competitive intensity. How many current Twins can we say those things about? Arraez has value to the Twins and would have value too many MLB teams. Extending him on a fair, cost-controlled contract would add value for the Twins or in a trade scenario.
  24. GNess
    Arraez is a special player/competitor, but given where things now stand trading him for SP may be the move the Twins' FO has to make. (Would be disappointed to see him go, but even more disappointed if the pitching is poor and the Twins' fail to be in contention again.)
  25. GNess
    Yes, most of these pitchers are a few years away from MLB - but they profile well. Hard throwers, secondary pitches - this is an encouraging list for # 6-10. I am still hopeful Duran becomes a quality SP soon.
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