All Things 2025 Minnesota Twins In-Season Thread

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From the Parkinglot said:
Bride didn’t pitch yesterday, even though he could have. Will for sure get a chance today. Guys gonna have a bad arm before the season is over.
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Didn’t pitch but did strike out looking with two on and two out. The fact he’s on the team speaks about the stubbornness of the front office. It’s not like he’s a guy they drafted. He’s a castaway and signed as a free agent. Why do the twins fell like they owe him something and keeping him on this roster.

I know it’s not gonna make or break the team, but when the front office always talks about “using every resource” and basically having an unplayable guy on the team is not it.

His last 15 games he’s got 1 hit and 14 strikeouts in 30 AB’s. Get his ass off the team and bring up anybody else. At this point what do you have to lose outside of you mop-up pitcher.
 



While the Brewers fans are chortling about sweeping the Twins in a three game series on the road for the first time in 37 years—I always smile remembering Jerry Koosman shutting out the Brewers on the last day of the 1979 season for his 20th win. It was the only time the Brewers were shut-out all year. They would have joined the 1932 Yankees as the only other team to score in every game. Loved our Minnesota-born lefty breaking the Wisconsites’ hearts in their quest for history.
 




howeda7 said:
Certainly not overly optimistic but they can weather this for the regular season. But if they have to start Zebby or SWR in a playoff game...
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3-13 since the Lopez injury.

I was definitely less optimistic than you, but I was not sensing this type of a skid. Similar to last year when Joe Ryan went down.

On the bright side, at least we don't have to worry about the Twins running out Zebby or SWR in a playoff game. Problem solved.
 


kg21 said:
This team sucks.

Trade Buxton while he's up.

On the other hand, with his injury history, you probably can't get much.
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I think you only do that if his contract was expiring. But he's under contract for 3 more years and at a pretty reasonable dollar amount. The return wouldn't be worth it.

The organization needs to take a long look at their strategies and philosophies. It's clearly not working and I don't think much will change overall until they do make some changes there.
 



Ope3 said:
3-13 since the Lopez injury.

I was definitely less optimistic than you, but I was not sensing this type of a skid. Similar to last year when Joe Ryan went down.

On the bright side, at least we don't have to worry about the Twins running out Zebby or SWR in a playoff game. Problem solved.
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His injury certainly didn't help, but if you consider SWR his replacement, that at most accounts for about 2 of the losses. He pitched great in Houston and we still kicked it away.
 

GophersInIowa said:
I think you only do that if his contract was expiring. But he's under contract for 3 more years and at a pretty reasonable dollar amount. The return wouldn't be worth it.

The organization needs to take a long look at their strategies and philosophies. It's clearly not working and I don't think much will change overall until they do make some changes there.
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I've seen talk of trading him "if you can't get 2-3 top 20 prospects". But I think there is zero chance of that. Teams aren't going to let half a season of great play erase the substantial injury risk. Plus he's on the wrong side of 30.

You can probably get one 5-15 prospect and a couple lottery tickets. That's not worth it. It would piss off the fan base and probably not thrill perspective owners.

I would be more inclined to trade Duran (just feels like he's TJS waiting to happen) along with all of the pending FA's: Castro, France, Bader, Columbe, Stewart, Paddock etc.). That's more than enough work to do without trying to work Buxton into it.
 

howeda7 said:
His injury certainly didn't help, but if you consider SWR his replacement, that at most accounts for about 2 of the losses. He pitched great in Houston and we still kicked it away.
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Losing Lopez also has put more stress on the Bullpen, which could be argued account for another couple of losses.

Could also be an intangible "here we go again..." mentality in the Clubhouse as well.

Also, the schedule got harder.
 

howeda7 said:
I've seen talk of trading him "if you can't get 2-3 top 20 prospects". But I think there is zero chance of that. Teams aren't going to let half a season of great play erase the substantial injury risk. Plus he's on the wrong side of 30.

You can probably get one 5-15 prospect and a couple lottery tickets. That's not worth it. It would piss off the fan base and probably not thrill perspective owners.

I would be more inclined to trade Duran (just feels like he's TJS waiting to happen) along with all of the pending FA's: Castro, France, Bader, Columbe, Stewart, Paddock etc.). That's more than enough work to do without trying to work Buxton into it.
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Agreed. I also feel like having top prospects has not been an issue with the organization lately. They've drafted well and have signed some good international talent. They develop them well through the minors. But after that there hasn't been a lot to show for all that talent. Just adding more prospects isn't going to change much IMO.
 




Ope3 said:
Losing Lopez also has put more stress on the Bullpen, which could be argued account for another couple of losses.

Could also be an intangible "here we go again..." mentality in the Clubhouse as well.

Also, the schedule got harder.
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It's pretty much been another "total system failure." Clown show on defense. Bad base running. Mostly terrible hitting etc. Rocco needs to go. Someone should have some accountability.
 

howeda7 said:
It's pretty much been another "total system failure." Clown show on defense. Bad base running. Mostly terrible hitting etc. Rocco needs to go. Someone should have some accountability.
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If Rocco goes, I don't think the answer is the current Saints Skipper who coached the majority of these guys in AAA, never played a Major League game nor spent 1 day on a Big League Coaching staff.
 

kg21 said:
This team sucks.

Trade Buxton while he's up.

On the other hand, with his injury history, you probably can't get much.
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GophersInIowa said:
I think you only do that if his contract was expiring. But he's under contract for 3 more years and at a pretty reasonable dollar amount. The return wouldn't be worth it.

The organization needs to take a long look at their strategies and philosophies. It's clearly not working and I don't think much will change overall until they do make some changes there.
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howeda7 said:
I've seen talk of trading him "if you can't get 2-3 top 20 prospects". But I think there is zero chance of that. Teams aren't going to let half a season of great play erase the substantial injury risk. Plus he's on the wrong side of 30.

You can probably get one 5-15 prospect and a couple lottery tickets. That's not worth it. It would piss off the fan base and probably not thrill perspective owners.

I would be more inclined to trade Duran (just feels like he's TJS waiting to happen) along with all of the pending FA's: Castro, France, Bader, Columbe, Stewart, Paddock etc.). That's more than enough work to do without trying to work Buxton into it.
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While it does not make the entire discussion moot, Byron Buxton also currently has a full "No Trade Clause" through 2026.

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gophersfan said:
Twins need to fired Rocco right now or soon.
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The Athletic today:

Twins’ Rocco Baldelli has team option picked up for 2026 season: Sources​

MINNEAPOLIS — Not only is Rocco Baldelli’s job not in immediate danger, but the Minnesota Twins manager is under contract for next season, too.

Though the timing of the Twins’ decision is unclear, multiple sources confirmed the club picked up its team option for 2026 on Baldelli, who’s currently in his seventh season as manager.

With the Twins in a nosedive, club president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said the opinion of the front office is Baldelli and his coaching staff are doing everything they need to help turn around a club that entered Monday losing 13 of its last 17 games.

www.nytimes.com

Twins’ Rocco Baldelli has team option picked up for 2026 season: Sources

Baldelli, who’s currently in his seventh season as manager, had opened the 2025 season on the hot seat after a poor starting stretch.
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Why in the hell would you pick up his option now? The team is in supposed dire financial peril (and allegedly for sale). Make excuses for not spending on players, but commit to paying the manager for next year in the midst of a tailspin?
 
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MilosRevenge said:
The Athletic today:

Twins’ Rocco Baldelli has team option picked up for 2026 season: Sources​

MINNEAPOLIS — Not only is Rocco Baldelli’s job not in immediate danger, but the Minnesota Twins manager is under contract for next season, too.

Though the timing of the Twins’ decision is unclear, multiple sources confirmed the club picked up its team option for 2026 on Baldelli, who’s currently in his seventh season as manager.

With the Twins in a nosedive, club president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said the opinion of the front office is Baldelli and his coaching staff are doing everything they need to help turn around a club that entered Monday losing 13 of its last 17 games.

www.nytimes.com

Twins’ Rocco Baldelli has team option picked up for 2026 season: Sources

Baldelli, who’s currently in his seventh season as manager, had opened the 2025 season on the hot seat after a poor starting stretch.
www.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com
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What a sad joke of a franchise.
 

Swingin' Christian Vazaquez is now 1 for his last 23. The one was off a position player. But Rocco will have him back out there on Wednesday. And Friday. And Sunday. Give them both an extension!
 

The worst month of baseball this team had in the past decade was April of 2016 (team that only won 59 games) with a .292 winning percentage.
The team's current June winning percentage is .286.
Ideal time to announce the manager will be back next year.
 



June pitching numbers

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And hitting. Some of this success might be because they've been getting blown out so much so they're facing backend bullpen guys more often. Still appears the hitting has largely been performing just fine.

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Breakin' The Plane said:
The worst month of baseball this team had in the past decade was April of 2016 (team that only won 59 games) with a .292 winning percentage.
The team's current June winning percentage is .286.
Ideal time to announce the manager will be back next year.
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They started the month 3-1 also. 3-14 since.
 


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