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Yeah, my other priority is solving the Abreu/AV/Eloy problem. I am holding Eloy for now and I too think Abreu is going nowhere. So I’m likely looking to move AV this offseason if/when Abreu re-signs. This team badly needs to get more athletic, better defensively in the OF and more left handed. Flipping AV for a LH middle infielder that can field his position and has similar control seems like a good fit.

We should shoot a bit higher. Brantley would be a fine fallback option, but he's getting old and isn't a good outfielder. Brandon Nimmo should be priority number 1, 2, 3 and 4.

While this comment is in no way an endorsement of TLR - he's literally awful and a huge impediment for this club - we've already been told by Hahn that Robert is going to get plenty of rest the next couple weeks. So we should all try to avoid the lineup meltdown when it does happen. SSS for sure, but I thought Pollock played a fine CF filling in the last week or two. Definitely punts defense (something we've become accustomed to), but its nice to be able to keep Pollock in the lineup when Robert sits without having to remove one of Eloy/AV.

With no move in RF, I expect to see Colas emerge in the next few weeks. And honestly, that's better that starting him with the big club next year...if you're going to do that, call him up soon. Otherwise do the smart thing and wait until May 2023. Sox always seem to make the shortsighted decision there, or try to extend.

We think Tony awake enough to let Banks finish this one, or he gonna burn useless reliever innings per usual?

Well he’s gonna be useful when he throws strikes

I will be rooting for him in LA. Seems like a good dude.

How long until Colas is in RF? I’m thinking without an addition for the OF, we see him the season.

If I knew that maybe I’d be able to look away and find a new hobby haha….at least Wed know TLR had no chance to retaining his job then.

It stings a bit but I’m fine standing pat. A cheap reliever and a lefty RF on the cheap would have been nice, but I’m guessing no one worth acquiring was available for what Hahn was willing to give. I’m fine with it. Let them all sleep in their own shit, or watch this team wake the fuck up and rally in this winnable division. I’ll hope for the latter until it’s not possible.

Yeah 5-10 mins after is about it

I don’t know what set of rankings you’re looking at, but most haven’t been updated recently besides BA which requires a subscription. I disagree that’s it’s not a big return. It’s 2 close to the majors bats that are back end top 100 prospects or close to it and a young lefty pitching prospect dicing up A ball and a top 60 pick a year ago.

Old rankings. Take a closer look. Strand and Steer are having monster seasons. Strand likely top 100 guy with Reds by seasons end. Steer probably will be with Reds very soon. Both were easily top 5 prospects in the Twins system. Hajaar is a 6'5' lefty draft 61st overall last year dicing up A ball. Its a big return for #3 SP.

That’s a pretty good prospect

best lineup we could have hoped for, at least. Fully expected Leury in CF.

The Twins haven't won a playoff game since I was 14. I turned 32 last week. Carlos Correa is leaving after this season. They absolutely should try.

I mean, SOx just don't have much to give and I don't want them to trade Colas or Montgomery. So you're left trying to make a move with Sosa, Rodriguez and Ramos as headliners...which can get you something decent, but not needle moving. I think standing pat is fine, though getting a left handed bat for RF would sure be nice.

All of those numbers are old. Steer and Encarnaion Strand both top 5 prospects in that system. Strand is basically their version of Sosa for the Sox.

Encarncion-Strand and Steer infielders having monster offensive seasons in minors, and are closeish. Hajaar a 2nd round pick lefty last year.

Christian Encarncion-Strand, Spencer Steer and Steven Hajaar the rumored return.

Christian Encarncion-Strand, Spencer Steer and Steven Hajaar the rumored return.

I like Mahle. Instantly becomes Twins best SP, depending on what Ryan you get rest of the way. But yeah....he's like a solid #3 at best. Says more about their trash rotation than anything else.

I'd love to hear that, becuase Hahn wouldn't say that if it isn't true and this team could still win the division if Robert comes back and is himself.

Twins get Mahle. Its done deal.

IF Robert is dead they shouldn't be trading trading for any short term fixes because they're fucked anyway.