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Several have responded already and I agree with them. From the Yankees scouting report, he is an 18 y.o. shortstop with a 70 arm and a 60 rating on defense. He was the top rated int'l prospect in the 21-222 class by MLB Pipeline. Also included a 55 hit, 50 power and 60 run. Assume it takes 4-5 years to get to the majors and we are getting close to the end of Correa's contract. Any other shortstops currently in the system will be on another team or another position by then probably. Future stock.

Vrieling overall scouting grade is only a 45. His fastball is in the 90-93 range. I would also prefer a pitcher, but couldn't really find someone on their prospect list I thought we could get and was a good get at the same time. I wouldn't want someone who would take a 40 man spot.

I also vote no on that trade proposal. I think Kepler is the most likely to go. The Yankees still need a left fielder and Kepler would probably benefit from hitting in Yankee stadium. Maybe we can get Roderick Arias, 18 y.o. SS, from them.

I also thought Fulmer had done better than his numbers were showing. I think we have a few guys who could match or better his numbers likely to start the year at St Paul. I agree with the long relief role responses. I expect we see very few starters complete 6 innings this year. Which means an average of 4 relievers a game. Its better, I think, to have Ober or Winder pitch 2-3 innings in relief every 3-4 games then continue to burn out the bullpen.

Buxton, Taylor then Gordon. If Buxton goes down with a long term injury, I would bring up Martin to play centerfield, assuming Lewis in not ready yet. I don't particularly like Taylor's bat in the lineup on any kind of regular basis. He can fill in or come in as a defensive replacement.

Gallo's career strikeout rate is 44%. Do you really want him up the most of anyone on the team? Lets start the game with a strikeout. That'll be exciting.

1 Gordon/Farmer 2 Correa 3 Polanco 4 Buxton 5 Kirilloff 6 Miranda 7 Larnach 8 Gallo 9 Vasguez/Jeffers

I'd trade Kepler for the best offer as of March 15th. If they are overwhelmed before that pull the trigger. They've got some young guys that need to play and Kepler has had his time to prove or disprove what he can do. 8 years ago I looked forward to him batting third in the lineup and having a great career. That time has passed. If we can trade Arraez, we can trade Kepler. Don't know what we can get, but clear some roster space.

Good enough move to get a Buxton backup, which we all know he really needs. Celestino can spend most of the year in the minors developing which he really needs. Really opens the door for a Kepler trade, which he really needs.

Kirilloff plays first. On days when he can't, bring Miranda over and let Farmer play third. Nothing against Farmer but I hope that Kirilloff plays more than 140 games at first and the same for Miranda at third. Maybe get Polanco a few games at first this year and maybe Gordon.

I spent a lot of summer nights catching the Twins on the radio and watching the games when they were on TV. Still remember the Hamms Bear crashing into the wall to catch a long fly. They were quite a power loaded team in the 60's.

Who is this top 100 prospect that people keep talking about? I must not be seeing the whole trade.

Lopez another #3 pitcher it looks like? Someone signed for 2023, however. Salas was the Marlins #5 prospect. Seems to play all over the infield, a utility guy? Chourio not ranked although only 17 y.o., a lottery type?

I hope Lee does good enough that he plays in 2023, 2024 and the Twins sign him to an extension in 2025.

I have never seen any articles written concerning surgery on his knees. Is it a knee problem or problems with weak muscles around his knees. After all, last winter and again this winter he is spending time strenthening his legs. Muscles support the knees. It is not surprising that after doing leg works outs last winter he set a career high for homeruns.

I think Rodriguez has the longest road to walk, so probably the least to prove, although it would be great to see him have a complete breakout season. Lewis needs to prove he can be healthy and the skills are real, I don't want him following in Buxton's footsteps. Balazovic, I think, has the most to prove. The Twins really need top end starters and it would be great for the team if he proves he is one of those.

Maeda's injury recovery was starting to run long last year and by the time he could possibly have helped in the pen, everyone else had joined him on the injured list. Hopefully later this year if Paddock's recovery makes him ready earlier, the team will find(force?) a spot on the roster to include in a playoff run. Hoping he will be a second or very good 3rd in the rotation next year.

I consider Kirilloff the first baseman until he proves otherwise. By opening day outfielders would include Buxton, Larnach, Gallo, and Gordon (utility infielder and outfielder). Wallner( at St Paul), Celistino(at St Paul), Lewis(utility at St Paul and when he's available). That gives us 3 outfielders to start the season with Gordon in a utility role and backup. First callup would be Wallner, Celistino called up only when Buxton goes down for a 10 game injury. Lewis called up when read,y hopefully by July 1.

I agree this signings sure seemed to have been kept a secret. Unless they just got around to signing them in the last 2 days.

I've been checking up on Moran for quite a few years now and with his results it always seemed he should have moved a lot faster than he has. He has walked quite a few but his minor league career whip is only 1.11 and 1.21 whip combined with only 14 homers aloud in 298 career innings, seems to indicate he has been relatively unhittable.

They signed Correa to a 6 year plus 4 option years contract. This does not add up to a blow up the team and farm system to win at all cost right now scenario. This is a still a team in very much a development stage. A couple of minor trades are not likely to turn this into a world series team. I expect this year to be very much into find places for the best talent. They do have 3 starters with 1 year remaining on their contracts, someone will get signed, someone traded and someone hurt. Take your pick, all 3 are likely to fit these possibilities. Plus we do need to look at some of the minor league talent this year in case all three are gone next year. I don't think we need to trade low on anybody right now. Unless someone overwhelms us, I would expect more active trades in July then now. Yeah Arraez may not have more trade value than right now, since when did that make a good reason to start trading your best players?

I think Lee at third base but that will probably be next year now no point to push too hard. Let him get plenty of reps there. When Lewis is ready to play this year, I would rotate him between SS & 2B. The Twins will need a backup shortstop at some point and having a good backup 25-30 games a year won't hurt. Martin should get plenty of time in center during the spring and at St Paul. We all know Buxton will miss 60-70 games at least and if he doesn't, having another good outfielder won't hurt. Plus Martin is on base machine with speed and the Twins will need all the speed they can get. He has only played 2 seasons of minor league ball, but many people are sure in a hurry to write him off. Rotate Julian among 2b, 3b & left field. He is another on base machine with extra base power who will steal bases. Kirilloff at first, Miranda at third and Larnach in left field for this year and let 2024 take care of itself. Trade Kepler and Gallo at soon as possible. Probably trade Polanco, although he is one of the teams best hitters with power and a sure middle of the order bat. He can also take pressure off all the young guys who haven't proven anything yet. Arraez is a proven hitter who can play 2b, 3b & !b, maybe for only a healthy 120 games a year. Very few players across baseball play 150 games a year. Gordon is a good utility guy, but I expect he gets traded sometime this year, maybe after the season is over. We have 8-10 guys who can share DH duties this year.

Looks like Lewis may be the right handed outfield bat, along with Martin. Both can spend time as utility infielders also. I still think Lee winds up as the future starting third baseman. i think a couple of infielder prospects, along with a couple of veterans on the team get traded before the season starts.

It was a quiet day for team news anyway.

Walk away. The Twins will still be here in 10 years with whole new players probably. Let Correa go some where else.