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  1. roger
    I remain hopeful they will get both extended between now and next year's spring training. Want this duo to remain Twins more so than any other two players on their roster. As for specific deals, none of us have a clue what that would look like should it happen. That's why I will sit back, come here several times a day looking for news for the next ten days.
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    Appreciate these reports, Seth, especially the information on the young kids playing in the DSL. Looks like the biggest names from last year's class are off to good starts. Watched most of Balazovic's game that earned him POW. He dominated that game, much like I have seen Winder do in several outings for Wichita. I really believe that this duo is special with a very good chance that both become at least solid #3's, with a chance of one becoming a #1 or even a legit ACE. If the Twins can figure out a way to keep Berrios, the Twins just may have a strong 1-2-3 come 2023. I know you had a wonderful interview with Rooker last winter. And he seems to be following his normal MO, cool start to the season before raking come summer. See the box score in the Strib every day and it appears he is striking out less. Is that so? We don't know if Cruz will get traded in the next ten days, but if he does do you see Rooker sliding into the Twins DH role most of the time? Do you believe he will be successful as their DH? Valdez and Rosario sure seem like nice prospects in the FCL. And Pena's .348 week was a huge drop off. Will be interesting watching this trio and the kids playing in the DSL to see if there are a couple from this group who will help the Twins four to six years from now. Any idea when we will start getting information on kids from this year's draft getting signed? Was watching Bezos blast off into space while typing this, Seth. Blastoff went well, they got to 62 miles and he just landed safely in the circle as planned. Amazing!
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    Love the possibility of a kid from D-II Concordia making it to the Twins. Never have been a fan of Vallimont. Liked the deal when they made it as they were getting something for Diaz who likely would be gone in the Rule 5. Never got excited about his potential. Maybe the walks, maybe the to frequent so-so to bad games, but have always felt that having him in any Top 20 was too optimistic. Gore, love his story and hope like heck that he makes it.
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    Will Sano have a full time spot in ten days after Cruz is traded? Certainly understand getting Kirilloff lots of innings at first base to see if that is where he fits best in the future. But agree that Sano has to have reasonable playing time to have any chance of getting out of his 'funk.' I guess the highlight of this week will be seeing how Jax and Ober do in their starts. Decent starts would add some hope for both in 2022 and beyond. Really seems to me that Smeltzer and Thorpe's run with the Twins may be coming to an end. I know that Thorpe got moved to the IL, but don't remember the injury. Was it so serious to put him out for most of the year?
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    Interesting article in today's Strib about Berrios. After reading the headline and beginning, where it seemed going to free agency was a done deal, it went on to say he was open to discussing a deal...but it would have to be at what is perceived as market rate. But if the Twins were to trade him to the Yankees, no one could be off limits in the return. So if you want to talk about Jose, Dominguez must be part of the package. If not, hang up the phone. As for Buxton, got a feeling he is going to be signing a long term contract with the Twins sometime this week. So that leaves Pineda returning to NY as the lone option.
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    Thanks for the comments above, Seth, explaining your thoughts on the Hamilton situation. I had been thinking they may wait until September callups, but realize the rules have changed on that also. First glance was again at the Kernels box score to see Javier with a 3-6 night. FANTASTIC! There is still a chance he can become that big time shortstop the Twins haven't had seemingly forever. Also nice to see Urbina with two hits, including a double. Also exciting was the nice game Gross had. Seems he just keeps going out and doing his job.
  7. roger
    Question, Seth. Any information available on which draft picks have signed?
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    I really like Whitefield and must admit I didn't know a lot about Contreras. If his defense is as good as you indicate, does he have a future with the Twins? Was surprised that you mention that Bechtold's "calling card was his bat." I always that that he was thought to be a top defender at third and that was the strongest part of his game? Looking at the clock above this article ticking down to the trade deadline, there may be lots of openings in a bit over 12 days...at least I hope there will.
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    Thanks, Cody. Have always thought that Polanco can and should be a part of future winning Twins teams. Don't know how you pencil he and Arraez into the lineup as Luis also belongs on those teams. Maybe Arraez stays as that super-sub who plays nearly every day with some days at DH once Cruz is no longer around.
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    This was Moran's first game for the Saints, right? Considering he got 5 of his 8 outs by strikeout, what a way to get started at AAA. The K's are certainly there. This kid has what it takes to be good for the Twins, doesn't he? Saw that Javier had only one hit (1-4), but it was a big home run. Gotta keep this young man hitting. And A. Pena had his second consecutive game without multiple hits, going 1-3 with a double in the FCL. Awhile ago, Seth mentioned that he was signed as a 16-year old for around $200,000, so he must have been a mid-level prospect. Sure having a good start to baseball in the U.S.
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    Very interesting Jeremy, thanks. Agree that the Brewers aren't a great trading partner, except. And that exception could be a fit for the Twins to move Donaldson. The Brewers aren't a big spending club so the Twins are gonna have to eat some of that salary. How much and how long is what this negotiation would be about. Expect that by taking back most of this year's $$$ and some from the future, the Twins could get back one of those catchers, probably someone not higher than A ball. But that would be good because they will have three guys battling for playing time next year and this would add depth for the next group coming up. The best news, however, is this would open a spot for Miranda to take that final step. And as said by someone in today's Minor League Report...."Free Miranda"
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    BREAKING NEWS---BREAKING NEWS---BREAKING NEWS Alexander Pena did not have 2 or more hits yesterday for the FCL Twins. He did get one (1-4), dropping his batting average all the way down to .500. Also checked Cedar Rapids and saw Javier had another 0-5. Come on Wander, the Twins need you at shortstop in 2023. Did see that Miranda did get two hits and agree with today's first comment above. Could the Twins possibly move Donaldson over the next two weeks and open a spot for this young man? Or with only a week or whatever at AAA, is it too soon?
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    Interesting question, Mike, and very interesting response. Problem is what is meant by "most faith?" Was there more to the discussion earlier? I would agree as to who has the highest ceiling? On the other hand I think Winder may be more likely to reach his ceiling which is also very high. Hopefully, both can stay healthy and we find out in two years. Personally, I think both can/will be in the front half of the Twins rotation in two to three years (#1-#3). When watching both several times at Wichita this year, and that last game for Winder at St. Paul, they just appear to me to be on a different level than all the other pitchers I have seen on MiLB these past couple months.
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    Thanks, Seth. The more I read the more I really like this pick. Considering he was taken in the first round out of high school and his brother the third round out of college, have to believe he is viewed as a better prospect than his brother, right? His brother made it to the Indians in what, three years? Although I understand that starting from high school he should be expected to take longer than three years, but four or certainly five shouldn't be unexpected?
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    Will agree with the above that I don't see the need, or desire to add someone like Rogers to enhance a Cruz trade. Cruz just might make the difference for a team like the A's and they may decide to overpay. If they don't, I doubt they get him and he is their best option for a DH rental.
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    Yes, Nick, six very interesting questions. I hope they answer several before this year ends.
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    Watched Wichita through Balazovic's fourth inning, but it was getting late following the rain delay so I turned it off. All I can say about what I saw was WOW! But the Tulsa pitcher was also dealing, although he got into trouble in the bottom of the fourth after I turned it off. Great seeing Balazovic throw like we all prayed he would. Unlike many of you, I have no problem with him staying in Wichita for at least a few more starts. Then bring him up to St. Paul for the last month of the season. Daily check of Javier found he was 1-4, so he got on base in a game with few hits after an 0-5 night. Saw lots of talk about Garver's three hit night and Cave's big catch. But Miranda had another three hit night which is flat out amazing how well this kid is hitting after the move up to AAA. Will be amazed if doesn't have a very successful career, hopefully most/all of it with the Twins. Checked the FCL box score and saw that Pena had an off game, 2-4, and his batting average dropped. At first it was just a couple games that he was hitting like this. But now it is getting to a couple weeks. Kid has to have a cool streak, but sure has been an unbelievable start for this young man. Gotta wonder what playing time is going to be like for this team once they sign 20 draft picks with most of them in Fort Myers?
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    Lots of comments about the Twins making lots of trades over the next two weeks. I agree that we are likely to see some trades. I suspect, however, that the number of trades is going to be less than most expect...although there may be a big one. For that reason, I suspect many of us are going to be both surprised and disappointed come August 1.
  19. roger
    Cruz is probably the top bat available for a team in the hunt needing one. A bat that could make a huge difference to team X. All the Twins need is two teams to want that bat and one of them to fall in love with the idea of penciling him into their lineup down the stretch. Many bad trades have been made every year. Will one benefit the Twins this year? Probably not, but you never know until it happens.
  20. roger
    Just did some digging, Seth. Assuming the article about salaries being raised throughout the minor leagues was accurate, the minimum salary for a player on the 40-man while on option to the minors is $46,000 this year. So expect that fact might mean a meaningful raise for Barnes.
  21. roger
    Thanks, Seth. Didn't even think about his not being on the 40-man. Do you know, does he get a raise to his salary at AAA because of the promotion to the 40-man? If so, that is a huge benefit for him. I guess a related question is whether or not MLB has a minimum comp for players on the 40-man when they are in the minors?
  22. roger
    Was surprised when I saw that in the Strib over coffee this morning, Seth. Assume he is the 27th man for the doubleheader and will be back in Saint Paul of Saturday. Don't have any expectations of how he will do. Hopefully, the good Barnes will show up and not the one who has struggled in several games this year.
  23. roger
    First thing I check every morning is how Javier did. Was 0-5, so that was an off night. Need to get him back on base starting tonight. Gonna have to start checking Isola every game as he sure is getting it done. Interesting reading Dman's comment above about Bechtold. If my memory is right, he was drafted either the same year or a year after Miranda. Always looked at them as two guys battling for the same 3B job with a future Twins team. Always looked at Miranda being the hitter and Bechtold the defensive specialist. Other than a handful of Wichita games I have watched this year, I have never seen Bechtold play an inning at third. So my viewing him as this defensive whiz may not be all that accurate. Expect there are others here today that know better how strong he is at the hot corner. But he sure has been hitting the ball well this year. One of these pair should sure as heck be ready to replace Donaldson either next year or certainly by 2023. Heck, wouldn't it be great if they both played their way into deserving the position? Saw Whitefield continues hitting the ball well. Very interesting and exciting prospect. Will be back watching Wichita tonight as Balazovic is on the hill.
  24. roger
    Great article, Nick. And great question. We are going to know a heck of a lot more 16 days from now what the FO really thinks about this team and its future. My biggest concern is whether or not they will get a FAIR return if they do trade Berrios, Rogers or Buxton. And really, to make that move the return should be better than just fair.
  25. roger
    Interesting, had forgotten about Graterol. Also, Thorpe. But that brings to mind Hendriks, who although a reliever may be the best International pitcher they have signed.
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