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Reading about McMahon got me thinking about how long it can be to see the results from a trade.

Was it last year or earlier that their trade wasn't announced until shortly after the deadline? Sincerely hope they don't make us wait that long for whatever move(s) they still need to make.

What if you look at it from a different angle, Minny505? If the Twins were to make a move for a younger backup, perhaps he is someone they believe can share the spot with Jeffers in 2023 and beyond. What if the Twins Doctors believe the 6-8 weeks quoted for Jeffers return will actually be 8++ weeks? Is it possible Jeffers doesn't return, or doesn't return until late in the year? I also don't understand the belief that Jeffers is a 'really good defensive catcher,' although many/most are of that opinion. Why do I say that, he has been unable to throw out hardly any baserunners. Maybe I'm old school, but I believe the most important part of catching are handling the pitchers, blocking balls in the dirt and throwing out runners. To me, stealing strikes is really as LaTroy says, bad umpiring and hopefully goes away next year with the robo umps. Anyway, there could be good reasons for the Twins to be interested in upgrading their backup catcher. Then again, they may like Hamilton and are happy with him for the next X weeks.

Hate to give up Povich, but am learning from this year's disappointment in so many young starters that potential seldom reaches success at Target Field. Damn, the injuries to top pitchers has been disappointing this summer. What seems to make it worthwhile is the two years of additional control. Any reports what his salary is for those two years? Agree that I would like to see a couple rentals, another reliever and an older starter that has two months left on his arm.

Watching Hamilton catch yesterday, was wondering if he had surpassed Godoy on the Twins depth chart. Seeing Godoy was waived today, got my answer. Thanks, Ted.

Sorry for upsetting you all who can see five months into the future and know who is going to be available and at what price. And maybe like with any plan, you spend a little more on X and a little less on Y. My post was intended as a general idea, ie, with the two guys gone they have lots of money to spend and should get several very good players at positions of need. Sorry, you both have my apologies.

As I have stated, I have no interest in speculating who. Merely putting out a blueprint that could make the Twins a lot better in 2023. The main point is that with Sanchez and Correa off the roster, they will have $44M. Expect Sano will also be gone which would put them at what, $50M or more available. Sure as heck should be able to get some talent back with that amount to spend. And as for shortstop, the Twins don't need to get him from free agency. They have Lewis by summer with Palacios handling the spot until Lewis is back. Furthermore, Correa is proving that spending $35M on any player isn't smart for the Twins.

Agree it is great having both Enlow and SWR back pitching. Excellent 3 innings from Enlow. Will second those comments above about Palacios. Have been saying for several weeks that should Correa opt out, as expected, I put JP at short until Lewis is healthy. Then let the two battle it out for the starting job. Who knows, maybe JP will end up being a long term shortstop with a great glove who hits around .270ish. That works for most teams. In any case, the kid has to be added to the 40-man come November.

I don’t speculate with names, Chief. That’s what the guys in the FO get paid the big bucks for. Merely stating a formula of what could help.

A bit off topic, John, but in the same ball field of how do the Twins get better. First, I would not trade what most are talking about for Castillo or the other guys. They don’t have what is needed for a long run this year and one very good starter ain’t gonna get it done. What I expect we will see is a couple small deals for a rental reliever and rental of an old guy starter. Hopefully there is also a trade for a good, young reliever with 2-4 years of control. How do the Twins get better? They don’t get much better until the off-season. Assuming Correa opts out and they don’t resign Sanchez, that’s $44M. I use it on three players….$20M per year for a starting pitcher, $15M per year for a catcher and $9M per year for a late inning reliever. As I see it, the Twins are a better team without Correa if they spend the dollars and do it wisely. Go with Palacios at short until Lewis is back. With Gray, Maeda, Ryan and the new $20M man, the rotation is in good shape. They also will have Paddack back mid-year. With Alcala returning to join Duran, Jax and hopefully a few others, the pen should be solid.

So good seeing Beckham rewarded for his hitting at St. Paul. Is Severino hitting his way onto the Twins 40-man come November? Or is he hitting his way to another team before Tuesday? Amazing seeing five guys hitting over .300 in the DSL. And a sixth at .299, with Acuna headed there with his hot bat in July.

Yes, you missed an injury. Sano’s knee is bad and Kep’s toe is broken. Will we ever see Sano again?

I recall the tv guys talking to Ryan during one of the brewer games. He mentioned something about going back to Cali, surfing, etc. Also said he would have to be careful cause he was starting Friday. Is it possible he did some activity which affected his prep for or stamina during the game? Could Rocco keeping him out there been a lesson to a young pup?

Do you realize what you said, “and just leave him there for the rest of the season?” It is forbidden that a Twin, any Twin, should ever hit in the same spot of the lineup for a week, much less a season. Thinking back to those Braves teams I grew up with, I would guess that Aaron hit third and Matthews fourth for years, not just weeks.

Watched most of the two games versus the Brewers. Didn't watch last night as those west coast games are just too late. Kind of glad I didn't. What have we learned over the past three games? I believe it only confirmed that the Twins are a ways from being a legit contender for a long playoff run. Should Buxton be injured and go on the IL, any hope of winning a weak division becomes a dream. Should the FO make some moves over the next three days, certainly. But they all should be smaller moves that will help the team in 2023 and beyond. Maybe a good, young reliever? Maybe a young catcher who can compete with Jeffers in 2023?

Thanks for these interviews, Ted, they help us get to know these kids a bit better. When drafted, I thought he might have had his surgery recently. See from reading above it was over a year ago, so he should be ready to get on the field this week. With high school kids you never know which one is going to turn out to be special. Maybe for the Twins it will be Omari Daniel?

With Beckham hitting north of .400 for the Saints, he deserves a shot back in the big leagues. Considering two of the Twins best players also play second base, it ain’t gonna happen with the Twins. Seems like a perfect time to include him in a trade for some of that pitching the Twins need. would also open a spot to move either E-S or Julien up to the Saints, which would open a spot in Wichita to move Severino up from the Kernel’s. That would give him a month at AA for the Twins to decide whether he merits a 40-man spot come November.

Perhaps the two biggest stories the past month or so have been Acuna heating up and Urbina following his late arrival. Long ways off, but both could be Twins one day. Took note of FlyingFinn's comment above about relievers. When we play the Brewers, Orioles, Detroit or most teams it seems they have numerous good relievers. Considering the Twins now draft about 20 kids each year and sign another 20 for the DSL, it is mind blowing that they can't find one very good relief prospect every year. Their current bullpen has one, maybe two if you include Jax, that you can count on day after day. Would include Alcala, if he were healthy. But two of those came in trades. Where are the drafted/signed players from say 2010 thru 2018? There sure as heck should be more than one.

Could not agree more, Nick, with your premise that the Twins should not go all in as they have too many needs to realistically make a run this fall. Other than low cost moves for a reliever and backup catcher rental, any moves should help for 2023 and beyond. Have no interest in getting into specific players as I suspect I will know little or nothing about whomever the Twins bring in over the coming days. I will say, however, that I am not high on Syndergaard or trading Povich. Ever since watching Seth's interview of this kid last winter, I have a feeling that he just might end up being good, very good.

Thanks for the recap, Jeremy. Appeared on draft day that many of the guys drafted 4-10, were selected higher than rated by the various sources. Expect that was done to have the dollars to go over slot on the top two. Strategy worked and couldn’t be happier with the first two signed, sealed and delivered. I am hopeful that Prielipp becomes the Twins version of Chris Sale and is pitching at Target Field late next year. One question on the dollars for Prielipp. Saw I think in the first tweet about his signing that his slot was $1,622,000 or so. With them well under, it no longer makes a difference unless they want to take a run at one of the last two.

Thanks a lot 2wins87, really appreciate it. Was able to find the draft tracker and depending on the difference between Prielipp's tweet and the amounts listed as slot they appear to be less than $400k over. Assuming neither of the catchers taken 11 and 12 are over $125k, they should be able to get the overage down to minimal or even under the pool when all the bonuses become known. With that said, very interesting draft. Personally see the top two picks as two young men who can make a difference several years down the road...a big difference. I will restate what I said the other day that I remain hopeful that Prielipp becomes the Twins version of Chris Sale. Don't have a clue about the rest of the group taken between the fourth and tenth rounds, but if one or two someday plays in the big leagues that isn't all that different than had they drafted players ranked around where they picked. Thanks again for the road map on how to find this information. Would also like to comment that I am shocked that Prielipp signed for less than $2M. Considering how highly he was thought of pre-injury, believed it would take more than $2M, way more, to get him signed. On the other hand, Tomah is so close to the Twins Cities and more than $1.8M in his checking account is sure as heck nice for a 21 year old kid...you know the old "bird in the hand" theory.

Exciting day seeing both Enlow and SW-R back on the hill for Wichita, with solid results. Also great seeing some production from two former first round picks, Sabato and Cavaco, following their more than disappointing beginnings to their careers. Likewise, great seeing Acuna hitting very well down in the DSL after a rough first month or so. Saw in the Strib that 16 of the Twins 19 draft picks have signed. The only three that haven't were the Alabama pitcher taken in the 19th round and the two high school kids drafted late. Didn't comment on who received what bonuses or if the Twins were over their dollar pool. Its a bit disappointing that the Draft Tracker here at Twins Daily went away the other day and we can't find this information on Twins Daily...or at least I can't find it.

Why don't we all sit back, watch the Twins play this next week, and then look forward. Correa will either be here or he won't. If he isn't, expect we will see lots of articles about X deal. Those articles will then be worth reading.

I would disagree with one point, Cody. Rather than the word 'might' in your title, I would replace it with 'should'. Or if allowed to use more than one word as a replacement, would insert, 'damn well better.' I don't know who should be traded as I like all the guys you mention. Hopefully, a few of the non-pitchers are highly respected and will bring a good return. Expect they also could/should include Sano in one of those deals, you know with the Twins retaining most/all of his salary and buyout.

Sounds like they have agreed to a number. Now the Twins have work to do to have that amount available. With a total pool of just over $10M, they can go over by roughly $500k before losing draft picks kick in. Of the three signings listed, they are about $183,000 over. So if they are going to pay him over $2M, they have a lot of work to do. But it is great knowing they have agreed to a number. I remain hopeful that this young man will turn into the Twins version of Chis Sale. You know, a tall college lefty with a couple knee buckling pitches who rockets thru the system arriving with the big club late next year. We can dream, can’t we?