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Probably right. That website b under values Cabrera. Everything I've read says that the Marlins need OF and that they are looking to compete. I know the NL East is stacked, but the Marlins have pieces and if they didn't think they could complete in the next 3 to 4 years, they would probably shop Alcantera in order to reload for 5-6 years down the line.

Lopez for Rodriguez straight up is ridiculous. There is no way you can find a trade even close to that ever. 1.5 years of Mahle cost Steer, Encarnacion-Strand and Halljer. Steer is pretty similar to Rodriguez, maybe a little lower rated. Lopez is a little better than Mahle and you get him for 2 years instead of 1.5. Its just silly to think Rodriguez is "too much" for Lopez.

baseball trade values says this works. Pablo Lopez for Max Kepler, Josh Winder, Emmanuel Rodriguez and the competitive balance pick. I would pull the trigger. Edward Cabrera for Max Kepler and Nick Gordon. I would pull the trigger on this too. Lopez and Cabrera for Kepler, Winder, Kiriloff, Gordon, Rodriguez and the competitive balance pick.

1. Agree, but don't underrate his clubhouse presence. Sounds like his mentorship really helped Miranda. 2. He does want to be here. If the Twins had offered 12/350 like the Giants did, I bet he picks the Twins. If the Twins had offered 12/315 like the Mets did, I bet he picks the Twins. The fact that he chose more long term security and money than average money per year doesn't mean he didn't like Minnesota. 3. BS. When was the last time a big time contract had someone who wanted to renegotiate in baseball? Does it ever happen? Is Mike Trout begging to get a contract like Aaron Judge. 4. Its more like your hooker dropping you, trying some other guys and then coming back. There is money involved. A personal relationship typically doesn't involve money or a contract. At least for most, maybe your relationships do. 5. It is really weird. Definitely a risk, but you gotta take some risks.

I wouldn't worry about signing those young guys. They are under control for a long time. Larnach, Kiriloff, Duran, Ryan, Ober won't be free agents until 2028. Lewis, Miranda, Winder, Sands, Woods-Richardson won't be a free agent until 2029. Lee, Martin, Julian, Rodriguez, Prielipp won't be a free agents until 2030 or later. Correa will only be making $30M in 2029 and $25M in 2030 if he's still around. By 2029, the Twins payroll should increase up to $160M at minimum I would guess. That still leaves a lot of money for retaining their best young players. Plus, the probably try to sign some of them up for extensions early, which would mean it wouldn't be like they are signing them all to $30M/year contracts of their own.

It does give them a ton of options now to bolster the roster, either during the offseason or before the trade deadline. All of the OFs could be available for the right deal (Kepler, Larnach, Kiriloff, Wallner, even Gallo). Polanco, Arraez or Miranda could go and they wouldn't have a huge hole. Even prospects like Lewis, Lee, Martin or Julian become more available theoretically. I think they could put together a deal for about any SP that became available if they thought it moved the needle.

accelerate: to increase in velocity.

Just go with Nick Nelson's idea. I don't care about the opt outs at all. Twins would have been thrilled with him for 3 years at 105M, so if they offer him an opt out after year 3 or 4, who cares? And if he stinks and stays, how is that any different than a contract with no opt outs? Its not at all. And he's going to have a no trade clause no matter who signs him, so complaining about that is pointless.

Sign Correa Trade for Alcontera, Lopez or some young high end pitcher. Would Lewis, Varland and Sabato get you Lopez? Sign Archer for the bullpen and SP depth if needed. Sign a decent catcher to pair with Jeffers. Maybe add OF depth if you can afford it. Could probably live with Buxton, Kepler, Kiriloff, Larnach, Wallner and Gordon. Injuries just make me nervous.

Rodon's contract would have been a disaster. San Fran would expect a bigger payout because he also has a year and half, but he will opt out in 2023, unless he sucks or gets hurt. So the Twins would either have a high cost hurt/crappy SP in 2023, or no SP in 2023.

He mashes. He is also young and can improve. Plus, I am talking about a scenario where the Front Office decides the can't compete this year. Twins have a lot of players who need a spot in the lineup and Urshela isn't one. When healthy, Lewis, Larnach, Kiriloff and Miranda should be regulars.

Fair on Sanchez. Kepler would disappoint fans and they probably wouldn't do it with Larnach hurt. Urshela is expendable. 3B is Miranda's spot. They could even sell on Urshela and trade for a DH and improve the team.

I'm curious as to the trade values of the trades so far. Are people overpaying per the values you were using? I'd do any of those trades except #3. I kinda wonder if the Twins go into a mini-selloff mode if they think they are out of it. I doubt they pull off a Correa blockbuster at a risk of alienating the entire fan base, but they have some pieces they could trade that aren't long term losses. Not sure if they'd get much back, but Urshela, Sanchez, Kepler and any RP not named Duran come to mind.

Might be a very astute deal for them. They won't keep Hader after this year. Rogers probably bounces back and gives them a great 2 months. I know nothing about Lamet, but internally, Devin Williams is ready to take over as closer and Boxburger, Miner and Gustave have been really good.

I hope it turns out well long term, but my take is not aging well.