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Twins trade deadline takeaways: Hoffman's role, Larnach nixed, Jeffers and QO, grades
Collecting my post-deadline thoughts now that the dust has settled, including a pair of theories about the Twins' decision-making approach.
Gleeman and The Geek: Grading the Twins' Trade Deadline
Aaron and John recap the Twins' trade deadline moves to add Jeff Hoffman, A.J. Minter, and Dean Kremer, speculate about the moves they didn't make while keeping the lineup intact with Ryan Jeffers and Trevor Larnach, and wonder what's wrong with Joe Ryan.
Twins followed through on pledge to buy at deadline, trading for Jeff Hoffman-led trio
By adding Hoffman, A.J. Minter, and Dean Kremer without subtracting any major leaguers, the front office gave the Twins a real chance to grab a playoff spot.
Twins keep buying, get starter Dean Kremer from Orioles in another early deadline trade
With three more days to continue shopping before the trade deadline, the Twins have added A.J. Minter to the bullpen and Kremer to the rotation.
Twins swing early deadline trade for reliever A.J. Minter, sending two prospects to Mets
In a move that shows the Twins are indeed buyers, Minter is likely to replace the injured Anthony Banda as the bullpen's No. 1 left-hander.
Twins notes: Byron Buxton shut down, Joe Ryan searching, Walker Jenkins passed over
Why did Tristan Gray get the call up to replace Buxton? What's wrong with Ryan? And oft-injured prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez is on the comeback trail.
Twins GM Jeremy Zoll talks trade deadline and leaves no doubt they plan to be buyers
Zoll said adding pitching, and specifically bullpen help, "will be a clear focus." But the status of catcher Ryan Jeffers, an impending free agent, is still up in the air.
Twins trade deadline primer: Paths to buy or sell, prospects to shop, and the Pohlad factor
Everything you need to know about the Twins before next week's trade deadline, including their biggest needs, most valuable trade chips, and playoff odds.
Gleeman and The Geek: Twins Trade Deadline Preview
Aaron and John look ahead to the trade deadline and the three paths open to the Twins, escaping from Cleveland with an unlikely series split, why a winning home stand is absolutely essential, and the off-field impact of trying to win vs. always playing for the future.
Twins notes: Win to buy and buy to win, Joe Ryan's second-half fades, Alan Roden stays
With nine games remaining until the trade deadline, the Twins can play their way into buyer or seller status. Why not force Tom Pohlad to back up his talk?
Revisiting the Twins' trade deadline fire sale one year later
In the span of 72 hours last July, the Twins shed over $125 million and traded 11 players, including Carlos Correa, Louis Varland, Jhoan Duran, and Griffin Jax.
Twins mailbag: Trade deadline plans, Jeffers' future, blocking Jenkins, Twitter vs. Bluesky
Plus, the odds of a Joe Ryan extension, what to do with Matt Wallner, alternative catcher scenarios, and 20 years of top prospects who didn't pan out.
Gleeman and The Geek: Twins' Playoff Window Is Wide Open
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' crucial next three weeks leading into the trade deadline, why buying makes more sense than selling, why Byron Buxton isn't going anywhere, the farm system adding an elite prospect in Vahn Lackey, and the players who need to step up most in the second half.
Mailbag questions time! Please submit yours by posting them in the comments
Got questions about the Twins or other topics? Get them answered in a mailbag column early next week.
Twins notes: All-Star break outlook, Lackey and MLB draft tidbits, my team MVP ballot
Why do things feel different for the Twins despite having nearly the same record as this same point last season? And what are their playoff chances at the break?
KFAN: Aaron guests on "Bumper to Bumper" with Dan Barreiro
Aaron spends an hour in studio with Dan Barreiro, talking about the Twins' first half and trade deadline plans, breakfast with Tom Pohlad, and the Wolves' trade for LaMelo Ball.
Twins midseason top 20 prospects: Lackey joins mix, Houston rises, Prielipp graduates
Where should No. 3 pick Vahn Lackey rank compared to Walker Jenkins, Kaelen Culpepper, and Emmanuel Rodriguez? Who are the system's biggest risers?
Twins bet on the breakout, drafting Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey with No. 3 pick
In a scenario reminiscent of the 2023 draft that landed them Walker Jenkins, the Twins chose third from a class with three consensus standout prospects.
My breakfast with Tom Pohlad: 'We have to fucking win'
Talking to the Twins' owner about the trade deadline, Byron Buxton, attendance, payroll, Jeremy Zoll, Derek Shelton, and why everything comes back to winning.
Gleeman and The Geek: Twins Rolling Into All-Star Break
Aaron and John talk about the Twins playing their best heading into the All-Star break, Byron Buxton going on the injured list, Bailey Ober and Ryan Jeffers returning from the IL, Luke Keaschall shifting to center field, and Taj Bradley getting back on track.
Twins notes: Byron Buxton shut down, Alan Roden called up, No. 3 pick draft scenarios
Plus, a Bailey Ober update and some credit to Mike Paredes for doing far better than anyone expected keeping the fifth spot in the Twins' rotation warm.
Looking back on the Twins' last decade of first-round picks, from Lewis to Houston
Reviewing the Twins' biggest draft hits and busts from the just-completed Derek Falvey era before they make their highest pick (No. 3) since Royce Lewis in 2017.
One month from trade deadline, will Twins buy or sell? Who is most likely to be moved?
Ready or not, MLB's trade deadline is exactly a month away and the Twins are in a familiar spot, with a losing record and contenders circling their veterans.
Twins notes: Byron Buxton banged up, Alan Roden ready, Ryan Kreidler vs. Tristan Gray
Plus, losing left-hander Anthony Banda to a months-long injury makes the Twins' bullpen mess even worse while also removing a trade deadline asset.
Why the Twins are moving Luke Keaschall off second base in ongoing infield makeover
Every starting Twins infielder — Brooks Lee, Royce Lewis, Kody Clemens, and now Keaschall — changed positions in the past month. More change is coming.
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