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Every single team rely's on "health bets". They replaced their head trainer, they brought in MLB level back ups. What is the alternative?

iF JoOLiaN iS NOt In ThE MAjoOrS tHen twInS dEesErve tO L0Se!!!

UH OH!!! Kepler is optimistic too https://theathletic.com/4255449/2023/02/27/max-kepler-twins-mlb-shift-rule/ What are these two guys thinking being so optimistic in spring training. "Kepler is optimistic. Not only is he upbeat about the rules change, but he’s also added a new strategy, though he’s reluctant to reveal it."

I mean, doesn't he HAVE to be optimistic? Living life with the glass half empty sounds terrible.

Royce is 2 for 2. Elite level.

I think most would like to see AK have the job...but I dont think you can realistically count on him after all the injuries. Is Gurriel exciting at this point? Not really...but if AK cant make it work, its better to find your first baseman now rather than after the season starts.

This trade reminds me of something the FO said early in their tenure...don't get too attached the players. You may not agree with their moves, but they certainly aren't afraid to mix it up. While we do not have a clear #1, this starting staff, at least on paper, is as deep as its ever been.

Love this trade. Arraez is a great hitter but adding to the pitching depth + two well rated prospects feels like a bit of steal.

Well... they just did.

lol. thats the spirit!

I like this FO...but this signing is bad.

There seems to be a fundamental misunderstanding about how this organization is built and operates. The Pohlad's look at this franchise as just one aspect of their many holdings. Of course they want to win championships, but championships aren't the goal. Increasing the teams long term value is the only goal. The value of an MLB franchise will continue to grow, year over year no matter the product on the field. That said, if the product on the field is decent and the team is in contention for much of the year, year in and year out, then the goal is not only being met, but is being accelerated with additional ticket sales/revenue. Whether you like Falvine and Rocco doesn't really matter. The Pohlads have shown tremendous patience within the organization with regards to front office personel and there is zero chance the front office is on any kind of hot seat. Not this year, not next year and probably not the year after that. Analytics have taken over the game and modern managers are managing the game and lineups for statistical probabilities. You can complain about Rocco all you want, but he's just doing what the numbers are telling him to do. The only way he gets fired is if he goes against those orders...which is highly unlikely.

For somebody that can't crack 90mph he had a terrible attitude. Was time to cut and run.

This thread is amazing. 3 games...just...lol. nothing to see here...move along. Come back in mid May.

Preller is a notable for selling low. I love this deal...Rooker was expendable and Rogers wasn't going to be the piece that makes or breaks this season. Really think this FO is coming into their own.

I've got a feeling the padres flip manea to the twins. Wouldnt be surprised to see kepler end up out the door with the twins getting a manea and one other pitcher.

lol what? This is TD...if he doesn't crush it in the first few starts, this board will want him DFA'd.

Sounds a bit entitled for somebody with an ERA of a 100 this spring. If he feels like he's being treated unfairly, maybe they should just cut him. I hear doordash is hiring.

Joke's on him...he's been brutal this spring.

100% they are trying...but my guess is that as soon as the Correa signing was announced, the ask from any team went up. Just depends on if the twins are willing to pay the price.

Generally speaking, spring performance doesn't matter as the sample size is too small....especially a shortened one such as this. With analytics regime in place, the FO already knew what their roster was going to look like on opening day barring trades or injuries.

Anybody interested in getting a league together? Was thinking something like $50-$100 buy-in. Reply if your might want to play.

super duper small sample size tho

because Petty is 4-5 years away from the majors and there is no guarantee that he is going to even make it. If he was a top 5 overall pick, I might question it, but I think for the current on field product, its an excellent swap.

IF JD is healthy and Miranda rakes the first part of the summer, then trade him for pitching. That's a big IF though. JD's calf is half dead at this point, so he probably misses a fair amount of time which will give Miranda plenty of ab's. If he rakes in his debut...trade him for pitching.