Locked On Twins - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins could use another quality right-handed bat in the outfield. Byron Buxton is a powerful force when healthy and in the lineup, but the Twins need insurance and a right-handed bopper in addition. Luckily, there's a free agent who makes perfect sense for the Twins this offseason. Let's break down Mitch Haniger's game and compare it to another less-seamless fit in J.D. Martínez. Comment your thoughts below on both of these right-handed sluggers!

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The Minnesota Twins are in need of a competent catcher to pair with Ryan Jeffers for the 2023 season and beyond. Both Gary Sánchez and Sandy León are entering free agency after poor offensive seasons, opening up major holes behind the dish. The best free agent on the market is former Cub Willson Contreras, who may cost more than what many teams are willing to pay for a 30-year-old defensive question. Should the Twins get involved? Plus, Jim Pohlad hands off day-to-day operations to Joe Pohlad and José Abreu signs with the Houston Astros.

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The Minnesota Twins, arguably in need of a starter better than Sonny Gray, could be a suitor for NPB star Koudai Senga. Senga, 29, posted an outstanding 1.89 ERA with 159 strikeouts in 148 innings in 2022. Senga has a fastball that reaches 100 mph and a nasty splitter to boot. Will Senga be the steal of the MLB offseason? Should the Twins get involved? Are they likely to be involved in this market? Plus, Jameson Taillon and his fit as a potential upside play in free agency. Let's dive in!

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This Minnesota Twins regime has handed out only one multi-year deal to a starting pitcher: Michael Pineda. They've strayed toward the one-year deals, presumably reducing risk and avoiding landmines. Free agent starter Andrew Heaney enjoyed a breakout season in 2022 but was greatly limited by injury, perhaps dampening his value on the open market. Does Heaney fit the philosophy of this Twins front office or is he too much of a risk? Let's break it down plus the case of fellow lefty free agent Sean Manaea.

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The Minnesota Twins entered this offseason with more starting pitching depth than Derek Falvey's front office has had since they were hired following the 2016 season. Even then, the Twins lack upside and have plenty of questions in the rotation with Tyler Mahle, Sonny Gray and Kenta Maeda dealing with injuries in 2022. Would free agents Chris Bassitt and/or Nathan Eovaldi solve the Twins' upside problem? Let's diagnose the case and figure it out!

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As has been documented at length, the Minnesota Twins haven't had a clear ace on their pitching staff since Johan Santana won two American League Cy Young Awards in the span of three seasons. The Twins are in need of a horse to lead their staff in 2023 and beyond. Is former Chicago White Sox and San Francisco Giant Carlos Rodón that guy? Let's analyze Rodón's potential fit in Minnesota and whether the Twins should pursue him again this offseason.

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The Minnesota Twins have an opportunity to lock up one of the best shortstops in the world this offseason. On this market, there are four in-their-prime, extremely talented players. Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts, Dansby Swanson and Trea Turner represent one of the greatest shortstop classes of all time. When comparing the incumbent Correa and Bogaerts, who comes out on top? Who is the better value for their projected contract? Let's dive in and analyze!

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The Minnesota Twins had a very eventful Friday. First, the team had a special announcement event for their new logos and uniforms. Later in the day, Jeff Passan reported that the Twins traded Gio Urshela for a 19-year-old righty Alejandro Hidalgo. Lastly, multiple reporters confirmed the Twins traded RHP Casey Legumina to the Cincinnati Reds for utility-man Kyle Farmer. Plus, the Twins tendered a contract to Emilio Pagán. Wow! What a day.

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The Twins have several promising young players on their roster, from Luis Arraez to José Miranda to Jhoan Durán. What if the team followed Atlanta's model by extending all of their top young players? Who would the Twins sign to new contracts and how long would they be? Let's investigate the most likely candidates and whether this approach would be a solid one for a team with many question marks going into the 2023 season.

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The Twins added four players to their 40-man roster prior to the Rule 5 deadline Tuesday. Matt Canterino, Edouard Julien, Casey Legumina and Brent Headrick were all added for protection from the Rule 5 Draft. As that took place, rumors and reports were swirling around MLB's hot stove. What's the latest on Carlos Correa? Which teams are the biggest threats to the Twins in their quest to retain their superstar shortstop? Let's dive in and break it all down.

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