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Is that just 24 scouts for the entire organization, including one for Japan/Korea/Taiwan?

https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/mlb-draft-2026-top-50-draft-prospects-starting-with-roch-cholowsky-grady-emerson-and-vahn-lackey-190532005.html

You're not going to get controllable pitching for just Carlson right now....

Hard to do that with Bonemer's more limited defensive tools/speed/arm...

And now the Red Sox Twins Tigers in the "don't trade/holding" group with the possible exception of Skubal...if they're blown out of the water with an offer. Marlins are much less likely to move players as well now.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/ranking-mlb-trade-deadline-candidates-tarik-skubal-freddy-peralta-luis-arraez-taylor-ward-sandy-alcantara/ Taylor Ward the best bat CJ Abrams would be out of their price range

How much would you pay for Moniak?

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Defense/speed doesn't slump.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/articles/really-fractured-now-alex-morgan-155301891.html

Anthony injury, Durbin vs. Bregman Duran terrible, Crochet out Mayer K.Campbell continue to disappoint

He’s also closing the gap at the top of the board, getting closer to Cholowsky. The most logical comparison to make here is between Emerson and Cholowsky, as they play the same position. The consensus in the industry seems to be that Emerson is a better player at the same stage than Cholowsky (who was ranked 35th on our board as a high schooler ahead of the 2023 draft). If you’re the White Sox, do you take a risk on Emerson’s upside, or go with the greater certainty Cholowsky offers? It’s notable that both the White Sox and Twins had interest in drafting Cholowsky out of high school. It’s also worth considering how the Rays factor in at the top of the first round. The Rays took prep players with four of their first five selections in 2025, and three of their first four selections in 2024. In general, they seem to favor left-handed-hitting high school bats (Theo Gillen, Nathan Flewelling, Cooper Flemming, to name a few) and have a strong track record of developing them. Given industry speculation around the White Sox' consideration of Emerson and the Rays' recent track record, it feels less likely Emerson will be on the board at three than it was a month ago. The Twins have done (and will continue to do) extensive work on a number of players under consideration at three. In our final installment of this series, we’ll consider some dark horse candidates. For what it’s worth, I remain confident it’ll be one of Cholowsky, Emerson, or Lackey. twinsdaily.com Emerson's also picking up a number of 55 and increasingly 60 run grades over the last couple of months.

Round 1: Vahn Lackey, C, Georgia TechEvery draft cycle seems to produce 2-3 first-round catchers, most of whom have warts offensively, defensively, or both. Georgia Tech's Vahn Lackey may be the most complete college catcher in recent seasons and has a case to make as college baseball’s most improved player in 2026. Lackey entered 2026 viewed as an excellent defensive catcher, with athleticism uncommon for the position, in addition to having strong bat-to-ball skills. He’s continued to look excellent behind the plate, with good receiving and blocking skills, an excellent arm and strong pop and transfer times. He has all the ingredients to be a plus defensive catcher. Offensively, his power has taken a step forward. After hitting 6 home runs in 60 games in 2025, he managed 20 in 61 games in 2026, with more walks than strikeouts, adding a high on-base floor to his profile. Lackey ended 2026 hitting .397/.519/.772, with 39 extra-base hits, a 17.7 BB%, a 13.4 K%, and 15 steals (94%). Simply put, he’s one of the most complete profiles in this draft class. twinsdaily.com

"and proven wooden-bat" stop right there!

"and proven wooden-bat" stop right there!

Last two expert predictions on Lackey were 0 and 2%, about the same odds as Mune signing with the Sox last October.

We know that it won't be Lackey asking for the record bonus and attempting to pull a Konner Griffin, sliding to SFG. But Emerson has just a bit (not by much) more leverage with the college threat.

https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/world-cup-blowout-england-mexico-tv-ratings-in-us-top-those-of-usa-belgium-rival-nfl-playoffs-025308679.html

Sure, but he really utilizes just two pitches as a high leverage reliever. Neither of those two secondary pitches has been good enough...at least the games I have personally watched. 77% four seam fb and curve Slider (15.0%) Sinker (7.4%)

Really need three pitches as a starter unless you're 2005/06 Jose Contreras or 1985 Dwight Gooden. Assuming that you don't have one dominant unhittable pitch...

Also had a big uptick in velocity about a month ago...96/97 touching 98. Overthrowing?

Former Twin Festa gives up gw hit to Buxton's replacement on roster Roden Sox +3 CLE + 1 MIN -1

Yoedrys Gomez has been huge for the Twins..solidifying the back of bullpen G W-L ERA IP SO WHIP 38 0-0 3.61 42.1 37 1.23