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  1. roger
    There were five (5) that they signed: Em Rodriguez, Urbina, Mercedes, Jose Rodriguez, and De Andrade. The Top 30 I am using is the one currently on the Twins website. Your are correct that there are several others that were acquired via trade. But there actually are 5 who originally signed with the Twins.
  2. roger
    Wasn't that long ago that there were more than 3 on the big league roster. Just checked and there are 5 on the MLB.com top 30.
  3. roger
    Interesting that three total about $5.6M of their $6.3+M pool. Expect there are a few of those other seven that got a hundred grand, but most likely got a bit less. Also expect there are several others at $25-$50K or less than $25K, which doesn't count towards their total. Am ecstatic that one of their top guys was a catcher, something we need badly. If he was ranked #31, was he the top ranked catcher this year? If not, maybe #2?
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    I continue to believe that the most serious injury concern the Twins have is not either of these two, rather, Alex Kirilloff. Yes, Buxton playing 130 games likely puts the Twins in the playoffs. But if AK can play 130+ games I am confident he will be one of the better hitters in baseball. Fortunately, early reports are that he is swinging the bat pain free. An offense with Arraez, Buxton, Correa, Polo and AK will put the Twins into the playoffs. Not worried about the pitching because I believe they are at least 8 deep with starters who are or will be competent big league starters.
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    There was a short mention of AK in yesterday’s STrib. Or was it this morning? Although he is limited in the quantity of swings, he said it felt so good taking a full swing with no pain.
  6. roger
    When speaking of coming back from injury, I would like to include Enlow. I am ecstatic that he cleared waivers and is still a Twin. He just might return to the prospect we thought in his first full season following TJ. Will disagree on ERod. Do not want him spending most his season with the Kernels. Rather want to see him ripping the cover off the ball and ending his year with the Twins. If teams like Atlanta and others can have 20 year old Latin players making the big club, why can’t the Twins?
  7. roger
    Love this deal. Recall the Twins playing San Diego several years ago when I believe this kid was pitching. Recall thinking, why the heck can't the Twins have a young stud like this. Yes, its possible his best days are behind him. But with a new elbow, its also possible he can again be that stud he was as a rookie. I understand there are some incentives in the deal, but should he get even close to what he was this is huge. Now get at least one of Mahle, Maeda, or Gray extended along with our batting champ and all will be good in Twins Country.
  8. roger
    Yes he does, Cody. And I expect he thanks you.
  9. roger
    Why is everyone talking about trading Max. The player I see in right is as good as anyone in the game as far as right field D is concerned. I also believe that all the shifting affected Max as much as anyone in the game. And I don’t care what his numbers were because I believe the shifting got into his head and he was mentally unable to do some of the things to offset the shift. There is a real chance that we will see the Max of 2019 this year and it would be a bloody shame to see him doing that for another team. Now if he is hitting .220 in July and one of the young guys is tearing the cover off the ball, then trade him.
  10. roger
    Here we go, another article talking about trading half the team. Signing Correa looks to me like the final move for position players. Could see them signing a free agent reliever, but I really expect the Twins are about set for spring training. Do one of the moves you talk about above happen, maybe. But I would expect it to be in July after they have a lot more information about how our guys are playing this year and what the team needs for the final push for the playoffs.
  11. roger
    I believe your mention of Tony Wolters is the first comment TD has about his recent signing. Although not a major impact, I view getting a guy with five or six years of big league experience (Rockies) on a Minor League deal was a must. Now that is done and it is encouraging that he is only 30 years old. It is going to be interesting to see who is removed from the 40-man when Correa signs his contract, hopefully, today or tomorrow. When I look at it there isn't an obvious choice. Garlick is most likely if it isn't a pitcher. Also can't see Larnach starting the season at St. Paul. The kid hit too well last year prior to his injury. If he does start at Target Field, going to have to be some move, probably a trade. Also see that you failed to mention Josh Winder in either the rotation or bullpen. Kid was with the Twins all of last year, when healthy. Could be ideal arm for that long relief role. Doubt he will go back to St. Paul, although anything is possible.
  12. roger
    WOW! I was one of the few who was hopeful Correa didn't return. My concern is whether or not the Twins will have the dollars to retain/extend Lewis, Lee, Miranda, AK, Larnach and some of the young pitchers. You see, I believe most of those guys are going to become very good/and/or/great ballplayers. Assuming this actually gets signed, gonna have to think about how this affects the Twins in both the short and long term. Money isn't a problem for the next few years. But where will guys like Lewis, Lee and perhaps a few others (Julien, Martin) play with Carlos at short? Expect that could become a good problem. Also expect it increases the liklihood that one of those young studs is traded. Probably will wait until summer to give someone like Martin a chance to improve his value. Hopefully, Lee and Lewis ain't going anywhere, hopefully.
  13. roger
    Will agree with those thinking a trade is on the horizon with Lee, Julien and Martin all vying for the same spots on the diamond. But that trade doesn’t need to be now. Maybe in July. Maybe next winter. will be interesting to see who the one who gets traded is. Doesn’t make sense to speculate as that decision is beyond us. Insofar as Martin is concerned, seems he hit better late last year when he abandoned the changes from when the Twins were tinkering with his swing. Good chance his bat and status returns in 2023.
  14. roger
    I continue to be concerned with what the dollars will mean when we need to extend Miranda, Royce, Lee, AK, Larnach and Rodriguez beginning in four or five years. For that reason I am fine waiting for Lewis to be our shortstop sometime this summer. On the other hand, it isn’t smart of Mr. Cohen to disrespect a young Latin man. Certainly not if he really wants him playing for the Mets.
  15. roger
    Still like this kid and remain hopeful he has a big 2023. One question. It is known that the Twins 'tinkered' with his swing when he came over from Toronto. Assume that was related to their wanting more power. We also know that he had a bad 2022 at the plate, which may have been related to a hand injury. He then had a great month in the AFL. Does anyone know if he returned to his pre-tinkering swing in the AFL when away from Twins coaching? Or did he not do anything different, other than being healthier? I sure don't know, but an interesting question.
  16. roger
    Love these look backs. Although not proven, three of the top five continue to have the potential to be absolute studs with a fourth, Duran, already achieving that status. Also interesting how one of the two best, Miranda, was way down this list. Considering that over half (16) have already played for the Twins, in hind sight this group must be considered an excellent group.
  17. roger
    Certainly not the reliever I had hoped they would get. And still hope for. Let's cross our fingers that Enlow will clear waivers and remain with the organization. Still believe he could make it. Gotta believe it is good that when looking at the 40-man someone with as much potential as Enlow has to be the one cut loose when adding someone.
  18. roger
    Don't understand what you are saying. What does Lewis' injury have to do with whether or not Rodriguez will be ready to play come spring training? Also, weren't they different injuries? Wasn't ERod a meniscus tear, which is a lot different than an ACL?
  19. roger
    Don't need to. My point is that I want the Twins to have a balanced lineup, four right and four left with one switch does that. Should be equally good versus both sided pitchers. If it isn't, then they may need to make some changes of players.
  20. roger
    I don’t understand all the concern with having left handed hitting corner outfielders. As I look at their starting lineup I see four starters who bat left, Arraez, Gallo, Larnach or AK in left, Keps in right and one of the three guys battling for left as DH. There are also four who are right handed, the catchers, Farmer at short, Miranda and Buxton. Polo is switch, so the lineup is perfectly balanced. So I don’t understand why everyone has a burr under their saddles about the corner guys swinging from the left side.
  21. roger
    Won’t he be 100% and ready to go at the start of spring training?
  22. roger
    Gotta disagree with several of you regarding Duran's future. I want him to stay in the bullpen with continued use like last season, ie, close some games but come in to put out the fire in earlier innings before the game gets out of hand. Got a question for everyone thinking he should start. With the assumption the Twins can have a #1 starter who will win at least half his starts, what do you gain by replacing him with Duran? With 25-30 starts each year, maybe 3 more wins? 4 or 5? What do you gain by his having an impact in the results of 60 games? I maintain it's a hell of a lot more than another 4 or 5 wins. Considering that they currently have, and should continue to have in the future, a solid starting staff, I believe he is much more valuable to the team in his current role. Also take exception with the one comment above suggesting Rodrguez may be years away. Every year or two some young stud hits MLB at 20 years of age. Guys like Acuna several years ago. Wasn't that kid from Seattle 20 last year? Assuming good health, I believe there is a chance Rodrguez plays for the Twins in 2023, hopefully, in the playoffs.
  23. roger
    Great series, Nick. Agree with these rankings, including Ober. Have a feeling that when you do this next year Rodriguez will be #1.
  24. roger
    Love what SWR has done this past year and remain excited about what Prielipp can be. Looking at their ceilings, Nick, would you say Radke/Berríos for SWR and Sale for Prielipp are good comps? Understand the dearth of catching in the organization and believe they have to find one young AA guy before spring training. For that reason I understand your having Jeffers this high. But My stomach turns every time I read about how good his defense is. It isn’t. He is good at taking advantage of bad umpiring (LaTroy Hawkins comment, not mine). At everything else he is bad. Way too many balls get past him and he is terrible throwing guys out. Wasn’t it 20 some steals before he threw anyone out last year? And I recall that his first out was safe, until tagged out on an over slide.
  25. roger
    Question, Parker? I often read that player X made Y adjustments over the winter and reports to Spring Training as a better player. My question, why aren’t the large group of coaches each team has finding these adjustments to make the player better?
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