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Gleeman and The Geek: Offseason Begins, Jeffers Gets Qualifying Offer
Aaron and John talk about the start of the offseason and the Twins' window to make moves before the lockout, the domino effects of Ryan Jeffers receiving the $23 million qualifying offer, reactions to early 40-man roster housecleaning, and two free agents who would make a lot of sense to pursue.
Twins notes: 40-man roster trimming, Rule 5 draft, qualifying offers, and GM Meetings
Plus, contract predictions for Ryan Jeffers and how your support is enabling me to cover the Twins in a way I never have before.
Why the Twins made the qualifying offer to free agent Ryan Jeffers and what comes next
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.
Twins mailbag: Copying the Brewers, scouts or stats, Ryan's future, and non-tender zones
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.
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 later this week.
Twins free agent targets: 12 hitter fits for a lineup losing two of its biggest veteran bats
My view of the best free-agent hitters the Twins should target to fill their largest lineup holes, featuring a mix of catchers, first basemen, and second basemen.
Gleeman and The Geek: Twins Offseason Preview
Aaron and John go position by position through the Twins' roster to break down their biggest offseason needs, talk about the hire of new pitching coach Brian Reith from the Rays organization, and predict how much the front office will actually be able to spend in free agency.
Twins free agent targets: 12 reliever fits for a bullpen that needs significant help (again)
My view of the best free-agent relievers — six right-handers and six left-handers — the Twins should go after if they're actually serious about fixing the bullpen.
Twins notes: New pitching coach Brian Reith and Brooks Lee's golden move to third base
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.
What are the Twins' biggest offseason needs?
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.
State of the Twins' payroll: 2027 salaries on the books, toughest decisions, and flexibility
Breaking down Tom Pohlad's statements about payroll and the Twins' guaranteed contracts, dead money, departing free agents, and projected arbitration figures.
Twins' departing free agents, their re-signing odds, and Ryan Jeffers' qualifying offer case
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.
Twins mailbag: Lewis vs. Clemens, grading Zoll, free agent options, and swearing scales
Plus, the Twins' plans at catcher and first base, early ABS challenge numbers and mastery, lockout-fueled timing, and what offseason content is coming.
Gleeman and The Geek: Twins' Key Players — Staying Or Leaving?
Aaron and John talk about which of the Twins' key veterans will or won't be on next year's team, the end-of-season press conference with Tom Pohlad, Jeremy Zoll, and Derek Shelton, and what to expect this offseason before the lockout hits.
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.
KFAN: Aaron Gleeman guests on "Bumper to Bumper" with Dan Barreiro
Aaron spends an hour in studio with Dan Barreiro, talking about the Twins and Timberwolves.
Takeaways from Twins' end-of-season press conference with Pohlad, Zoll, and Shelton
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.
Twins' season ends with a 77-85 record, one big missed opportunity, and lots of questions
Wait 'til next year. Again.
Royce Lewis' latest slump could be making a difficult Twins offseason decision for them
Lewis is still only 27, and has two more seasons of team control remaining, but do the Twins still believe he's capable of being an impact hitter again?
Gleeman and The Geek: End of the Line for the 2026 Twins
Aaron and John talk about what's left for the Twins to play for during the final weekend, young players like Luke Keaschall, Connor Prielipp, and Walker Jenkins providing bright spots, Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers struggling down the stretch, and the end of the Alex Jackson saga.
Twins notes: Aaron Sabato finally called up, Inaction Jackson, Byron Buxton's timeline
Sabato made his Twins debut six years after they picked him in the first round of the 2020 draft and several years after ceasing to be considered a prospect.
Five breakout Twins prospects who elevated their profile in 2026, led by Marek Houston
Houston, the Twins' first-round pick in 2025, established himself as an MLB-wide top-100 prospect by showing more offensive upside than expected right away.
Gleeman and The Geek: Twins Limping to the Finish Line
Aaron and John talk about the Twins limping to the finish line just like last season, trying to find glimpses of a brighter future with Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez, the outlook for Byron Buxton after hip surgery, and players who stepped up vs. dropped out of the team's long-term plans.
Twins notes: Culpepper's first taste, Jenkins or Rodriguez in center, attendance falls again
Kaelen Culpepper's injury may end his season early, but it also means he'll retain rookie/prospect status for 2027, with Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez.
Should the Twins be worried about Walker Jenkins' slow start?
Jenkins, the Twins' highest-ranked prospect since Byron Buxton, has the second-lowest batting average (.089) through 15 career games in team history.
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