Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey and manager met with the media Friday, speaking with reporters (including and ) about what the club might be planning heading into the offseason. Minnesota returned to the postseason as AL Central champions and won their first playoff series since 2002, advancing past the Blue Jays before Chris Kunitz Jersey falling to the Astros in the ALDS. Building that roster came with a higher price tag than usual for the Twins, as their Opening Day payroll of roughly $153.7MM was the largest in franchise history. It isnt yet clear how much the Twins will be able to spend to addre s their roster needs, or if theyll again approach their 2023 expenditures. Since the Twins were one of the 14 teams who had broadcasting contracts with Bally Sports, their TV situation is now up in the air since the Diamond Sports Group (Ballys parent company) last year, and the Twins havent yet found a new broadcasting partner. Thats a reality of our offseason. Its not just for us. Its for other clubs, too , Falvey said. Thats a piece of information were going to have to navigate. Its a factor that theres lack of clarity on TV revenue. Thats a fact, thats no secret to anybody. That plays a role (with payroll), just like all of our revenue sources play a role to some degree . A good chunk of money is naturally coming off Minnesotas books in the form of free agents, though , , , and all played key roles last season and their departures would be felt. Likewise, the Twins could save more money in declining their club options on ($10.5MM) or ($10MM), but that creates two more holes to be filled. As expected, Falvey didnt share any real detail about whether or not the Twins would look to retain any of these players, speaking in generalities about how they liked their contributions and, more broadly, how the team would explore the po sibility of retaining any of the group. Speaking of Gray in particular, Falvey said well continue to have dialogue with Sonny, but that proce s is going to take some time to work through the part of the free agency proce s that hes earned. Im sure hes going to be respected through this proce s by a whole host of clubs . Since Gray is expected to land one of the larger contracts of any pitcher in this winters free agent cla s, that might lean in favor of a deal with a team other than Minnesota, even though Gray about his affinity for playing in the Twin Cities. Gray will surely receive a qualifying offer from the Twins and is likely to reject the one-year pact, leaving the Twins in position to recoup a compensatory pick if Gray did indeed sign elsewhere. Maeda seems to be the likelier of the two pitches to re-sign, and Gleeman opines that a deal might be worked out between Maeda and the Twins if the Japanese righty is open to a shorter-term contract. In the event that both Gray and Maeda left, Falvey said he liked the Twins remaining rotation options, which arguably already make up a solid starting five in , , , , and . Thats a good group to start with, but it doesnt mean were not going to think about ways to get better.I would say well see where the proce s takes us , Falvey said. The PBO and Baldelli both also mentioned how well Varland pitched as a reliever last year, yet indicated that theres plenty of time left in the offseason to determine Varlands 2024 role. Baldelli would anticipate as Minnesotas regular third baseman at least heading into spring camp. Despite his ability to play multiple positions, Lewis spent more of his time at the hot corner in 2023, so it makes sense that the Twins would stick with what seems to be working. With Lewis at third base, at shortstop, at second, getting most of the first base at-bats, and the versatile and around for depth, this might leave Polanco out of playing time, and perhaps out of luck in getting his option exercised. Keplers option is a little more in flux, in part because s ability to play center field is after the former Gold Glover underwent another knee procedure. If Buxton is again limited to DH work or cant play whatsoever, that leaves the Twins likely in search of another center field option if Taylor doesnt re-sign. If Castro is called upon for at least part-time work in center field, that opens up another hole in the infield picture. Tanner Howe Jersey