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[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@JonKrawczynski I liken it to Tony Allen in Memphis. Albeit Allen got to a finals.

But the impact on the city needs recognising. And 1st ever 6MOTY for the Wolves.

If he got 1-2 more years i think we'd all be comfortable with it. Right now i dont see it. Though i would want it

[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@AnfieldSector 22g+a in 37 games. Better return rate than LW albeit much smaller sample

[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@JonKrawczynski I really enjoy getting to hear about some of the "nearly" deals.

Times where the Wolves have had deep discussions over moves that didnt occur. And thinking about the butterfly effect.

Would love for you to cover those in an article. Or players they came close to drafting

[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

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[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@alec_lewis At this point i just assume they showed you their draft board in advance.

So naturally should i expect Kilgore or a center later tonight?

[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@DanHayesMLB Do we have word on estimated start time?

Have to imagine there is a delay

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@DanHayesMLB @MVPrielipp Altavila, Kent and Bowman fighting over 2 spots at this point right?

Klein already sent to minor league camp. Can't think of anyone else in line

[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@DanHayesMLB @BigJoeGun Gore, Valdez and Peralta all linked

All pitching. Is that relevant? Maybe a Bassitt/Gallen?

But all big names. Forcing the situation to be competitive. Trying to keep their jobs with Tom Pohlad's insistence of competing?

Could we see someone like CJ Abrams or others similar

[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@Brandon_Warne If it was a baseball decision, I dont think Zoll keeps his job.

Feels more a business side decision. However, I would argue the two are totally linked.

You dont let Falvey hire a staff, and plot the course of the offseason if this was a baseball move

[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@NickNelsonMN 100% Jeffers. I imagine the FO tries to trade him for relief pitching + a prospect

His value will be lower at the deadline. Caratini protects us for 2027 at a comparable price point

[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@NickNelsonMN Im bullish on Prielipp. Think he will be the closer by July. I had just hoped there would be a little competition.

I just find it impossible to look at the state of the bullpen, and lack of action whilst accepting the idea that the Twins can/want to "build" this is a quagmire rn

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[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@AaronGleeman Might be worth holding onto those quotes for the end of season to look back at

Not sure how "relentless" a $115m payroll would be.

At present it feels like lip service. Would love to be proven wrong.

Tom taking over reads as more likely to sell in future though

[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@DanHayesMLB @AaronGleeman @Ken_Rosenthal Really enjoyed the read. Agree with @AaronGleeman on skepticism about competitiveness and truthfullness

Questions for you:

Do you think its bluster or truthful?

Do you think "modest" spend means we are back selling at the deadline, potentially for less return than we get now?

[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@Brandon_Warne From good player standpoint: great

But i think its shortsighted

Lower payroll, 2 bad years, no hitting development.

I'd be calling Falvey's roster eval ability into question when he thinks we can compete...

Think we'll be back here at the deadline because it goes bad

[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@AaronGleeman @Ken_Rosenthal Feels so shortsighted. And i find it laughable the comments of thinking we can compete in the division.

With a likely lower payroll. And the last 2 years... I'd be calling Falvey's ability to evaluate his roster into question

Think its a firesale at the deadline

Pessimistic?

[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@NickNelsonMN I do *sort of* understand. From a purely objective POV its fascinating to see a team that seemingly has 0 idea what is going on with...anything

Are we adding? Are we tearing down? Do we have minority owners or not? Is the payroll staying the same? Or are we taking it down more?

[Jonathan Newman @JNewman15]

@Swagrat2016 @VikesCentral Idk. If we're in the top 10 and Fano or Mauigoa are available i think its one where we have to at least consider it