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.
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.
For the third straight season, the Twins have fallen apart after the All-Star break, despite a new manager, a new general manager, and a new Pohlad in charge.
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.
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.
Talking to the Twins' owner about the trade deadline, Byron Buxton, attendance, payroll, Jeremy Zoll, Derek Shelton, and why everything comes back to winning.
