[Gleeman] FanGraphs’ updated ZiPS projections have the Twins at 77 wins and fourth place in the AL Central. Twins are projected to be the 11th-best team in the 15-team American League, with a 19% chance of making the playoffs

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1. Unsure if it was Fangraphs who initially projected us at 82-80 at the start of the offseason

   Falvey, Zoll and Pohlad all used that projection as a talking point for why this team could be competitive. Whilst i imagine Falvey misspoke, this was also used to explain why the Twins didnt trade Lopez/Ryan

   Given the 70 win season, and under 60 win pace post deadline. 77 still feels like it could be optimistic given our lack of movement

2. Ill take the under on that all day

3. 

4. Too high

5. Well at least we’re off the hook before we get our hopes up.

6. This sounds about right barring any type of miracle. Low expectations but hey, ya never know

7. Is it odd to think our hockey, basketball or football teams could play better baseball then our baseball team.

8. Can’t read it right now. Does this project for everyone being healthy, or does the AI take a stab at how many games Buxton loses to a rib injury?

9. Putting my life savings on the under

10. 77? I’m sorry but I am taking the Under.

11. More ambitious than our ownership.

12. Sounds more realistic but curious why they dropped us

13. 77 more than what I am anticipating

14. 77 feels optimistic, but theoretically possible.

    It’s a stretch goal!

    (I’m feeling hopeful today)

15. Am I crazy for thinking we’ll be more around 50-60? Plus you have to factor in that we’re going to trade Joe Ryan and Pablo at the deadline for cash considerations so the Pohlads can save a little more money

16. 55-107

17. Think 77 wins is generous for this current group.

18. Like the optimism.

19. lol

20. Now when we salary dump Pablo for a 30 year old reliever at the break? Bump that down to 71.