Jeffers has a one-year, $23.15 million deal on the table, but will he accept it? From here, there are three possible scenarios for the Twins and their longtime catcher.
Plus, how Tom Pohlad can show fans he's serious, why spending goes beyond the field, where Royce Lewis differs from Brooks Lee, and prepping for rotation exits.
Reith was the Triple-A pitching coach in the Rays' organization and replaces Pete Maki, who was fired by the Twins after they ranked 25th in ERA this season.
Three glaring roster weaknesses require outside help, and the Twins can't afford to repeat the same mistake as last offseason by ignoring their largest holes.
In addition to Jeffers, who figures to be one of the top free agents on the market, the Twins are also set to lose Josh Bell, A.J. Minter, and Taylor Rogers.
Plus, the Twins' plans at catcher and first base, early ABS challenge numbers and mastery, lockout-fueled timing, and what offseason content is coming.
After a losing season, the Twins' leadership trio talked falling short of goals, next year's payroll, offseason priorities, winning back fans, and lockout scenarios.