The Gnat Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 The Twins have had interest in Carlos Correa throughout the process. They wouldn't have offered as big a deal as they did originally. I like this move for the Twins. I'm assuming line-up looks something like: 1. Arraez 1B 2. Buxton CF 3. Correa SS 4. Miranda 3B 5. Gallo DH 6. Larnach LF 7. Wallner RF/Kiriloff RF 8. Jeffers C/Vazquez C 9. Polanco 2B Bench of: Kiriloff/Kepler/Vazquez/Farmer Something liek that anyways. But I'd not be shocked if they moved one of those OF's or two even to get a pitcher. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 36 minutes ago, The Gnat said: The Twins have had interest in Carlos Correa throughout the process. They wouldn't have offered as big a deal as they did originally. I like this move for the Twins. I'm assuming line-up looks something like: 1. Arraez 1B 2. Buxton CF 3. Correa SS 4. Miranda 3B 5. Gallo DH 6. Larnach LF 7. Wallner RF/Kiriloff RF 8. Jeffers C/Vazquez C 9. Polanco 2B Bench of: Kiriloff/Kepler/Vazquez/Farmer Something liek that anyways. But I'd not be shocked if they moved one of those OF's or two even to get a pitcher. No way larnach plays in the field and Gallo is DH. Gallo is an elite defender. Also, you left Gordon off the bench. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gnat Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Just now, PrplChilPill said: No way larnach plays in the field and Gallo is DH. Gallo is an elite defender. Also, you left Gordon off the bench. That's fair, it's probably flipped for those two. And yes, I knew I was missing someone on the bench. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, The Gnat said: The Twins have had interest in Carlos Correa throughout the process. They wouldn't have offered as big a deal as they did originally. I like this move for the Twins. I'm assuming line-up looks something like: 1. Arraez 1B 2. Buxton CF 3. Correa SS 4. Miranda 3B 5. Gallo DH 6. Larnach LF 7. Wallner RF/Kiriloff RF 8. Jeffers C/Vazquez C 9. Polanco 2B Bench of: Kiriloff/Kepler/Vazquez/Farmer Something liek that anyways. But I'd not be shocked if they moved one of those OF's or two even to get a pitcher. Where would Royce Lewis slot in after he returns from injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 43 minutes ago, VikeManDan said: Where would Royce Lewis slot in after he returns from injury? My guess is left field, backing up center. Or third, but I think they move Lee to third and Miranda to DH. Unless they deal Polanco, in which case one of those goes to second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gnat Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I expect Polanco to get moved possibly still this off-season, move Arraez to 2nd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 12 hours ago, The Gnat said: I expect Polanco to get moved possibly still this off-season, move Arraez to 2nd That is not a good idea, IMO. Polanco is an iron man, productive, reasonably priced, and a much better fielder. when Lewis comes back I think I see the lineup as Arraez DH/1B Buxton CF Correa SS Miranda 1B/DH Polanco 2B Gallo RF Lewis 3B Larnach LF Vazquez/Jeffers C Bench: Gordon, Kirilloff, Kepler, Farmer I’d guess that Arraez and Kepler are moved before Polanco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gnat Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Polanco did miss a chunk of time last year, and in 2019, so Iron Man doesn't seem quite right for him. But beyond that, he'd older, which might make him harder to move. There is less team control on him than there is for Arraez, which might make him harder to move, but also might mean the Twins try and move him. I think that Polanco and Arraez, one of the two is likely, I'd just prefer it to be Polanco with what he brings to the table. And I definitely expect Kepler to be moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, The Gnat said: Polanco did miss a chunk of time last year, and in 2019, so Iron Man doesn't seem quite right for him. But beyond that, he'd older, which might make him harder to move. There is less team control on him than there is for Arraez, which might make him harder to move, but also might mean the Twins try and move him. I think that Polanco and Arraez, one of the two is likely, I'd just prefer it to be Polanco with what he brings to the table. And I definitely expect Kepler to be moved. Maybe not iron man, but he’s tough and plays a lot of games. Perhaps he’s moved at the deadline if Lewis is headed in the right direction for an infield of Miranda, Lewis, Correa, Lee. I don’t want to see Arraez anywhere other than first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Official now... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 >You did it. You crazy son of a ***** you did it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gnat Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Don't think there was much doubt it was going to end up being official. A nice lousy weather day in MN to have a press conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Has there been a report of what issue(s) the Giants and Mets had with his physicals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: Has there been a report of what issue(s) the Giants and Mets had with his physicals? Something to do with his ankle. I wonder if there's some kind of deteriorating issue. That would explain the vesting options based on PA: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 What kind of trade value would Martin have? Would we be selling low at this point? Hopefully they can trade for a decent pitcher yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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