We know what we're getting by now

Derek Falvey has been at the helm of the Minnesota Twins now since 2017. and at this juncture, we should be fully anticipating the course of the Twins offseason, and without a doubt, we will all become incredibly frustrated with the team's pace. 

First, we know that the Twins are more than willing to wait out the market on almost every spot on the roster, except, it seems, for catcher, if Jason Castro and Christian Vazquez are any example. If the Twins have an opening behind the plate, this leadership group has been assertive in adding the right person at that position early in the offseason. The Twins seem pretty well set behind the plate, so don't look for the Twins to jump into the free agent market.

The Twins are also very willing to add to their rotation ia trade, and are extremely prudent when it comes to adding via free agency. Michael Pineda is about the only pitcher to sign with the Twins. Pablo Lopez, Sonny Gray, Joe Ryan, Kenta Maeda and Chris Paddack were among the names added via trade. The tough market for pitching is fine. Falvey will make a trade if he feels the rotation isn't strong enough.

Those trades will come late, well after the free agency rush. Additionally, they will only be done to improve the rotation, though there may be some incidental supplementing of the bullpen. The bullpen won't seem like a priority, but in truth, the Twins have significantly more faith in their internal development than you do. Emilio Pagan was brilliant this year, after an offseason of Twins fans wondering why he was still here. This will only reinforce that faith, as will the knowledge that relievers are volatile, and it's tough to put enough stock in them to spend big in free agency there.

Last, even though we know the Twins are slow to start the offseason, they are often among the last to finish making moves. Donovan Solano was signed in the spring, and Michael A. Taylor was acquired in that time frame, and both were valuable contributors. Heck, the trade that brought Paddack and Pagan came the day before opening day. 

There are budget concerns headed into the season, which stem from the shifting landscape of sports on TV, but the Twins should still be able to assemble a competitive roster, especially in the AL Central. Just practice some serious patience, and don't evaluate the progress until Opening Day.