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Article: Why the Twins Should Trade for All-Star Mike Minor
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Posted 19 July 2019 - 05:13 PM
After a decent season in 2018, where he posted a 2.5 fWAR in 157 innings, Mike Minor has had a lights out campaign so far this year, and earned himself a spot on the 2019 American League All-Star Team. Entering play on Friday, here is how Minor’s stat line compares to that of Jose Berrios.
MIke Minor: 122 IP, 8.93 K/9, 3.25 BB/9, 2.73 ERA, 3.82 FIP, 2.9 fWAR
Jose Berrios: 122 IP, 8.11 K/9, 1.92 BB/9, 3.10 ERA, 3.80 FIP, 3.0 fWAR
When you look at many of the expected stats that are available via Statcast, it appears as though Minor has actually been slightly better than Berrios this year.
Mike Minor: .220 xBA, .357 xSLG, .294 xwOBA
Jose Berrios: .245 xBA, .406 xSLG, .303 xwOBA
While it is up in the air if an addition like Madison Bumgarner would make much of an upgrade to the Twins projected postseason rotation, it is clear that adding Mike Minor would definitely be an upgrade over the likes of Kyle Gibson, Martin Perez and Michael Pineda.
Another thing that makes Mike Minor appealing as a trade deadline addition is his team-friendly contract. Minor is currently in year two of that three year deal I mentioned previously. If the Twins traded for Minor, they would also acquire his services in 2020 for just $9.5 million. This is a bargain price for even an average starting pitcher, let alone an all-star caliber pitcher. This will give the Twins a rotation of Jose Berrios, Mike Minor and potentially Martin Perez (team option) secured for 2020, heading into the offseason.
So, what would it take to get a deal done with the Texas Rangers for Mike Minor? While Minor’s trade value has certainly gone up this season, it would most likely not require the Twins to give up either Royce Lewis or Alex Kirilloff to acquire him. Additionally, with Brusdar Graterol still injured, it is unlikely that the Twins move him before the trade deadline. A more realistic trade for Minor would go either one of two ways. The Twins could offer up a prospect like Trevor Larnach or Jordan Balazovic and strike a deal with one of those two and a low-level prospect, or if the Twins don’t feel like giving up either one of those two players, they could offer a package that involves either Brent Rooker or Jhoan Duran along with another mid-level prospect like Nick Gordon or Ryan Jeffers. Personally, the later would be more appealing from the Twins perspective, but it will most likely come down the preference of the Texas Rangers.
The Twins have done an excellent job of building a great farm system over the first few seasons of the Falvine regime, and the time has come to leverage that great farm system to acquire players that can help the Twins win right now. While he might not be as flashy of a name as some other trade targets, Mike Minor certainly fits the bill for a trade deadline addition that would be an upgrade to the 2019 Minnesota Twins.
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Posted 19 July 2019 - 06:06 PM
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Posted 19 July 2019 - 07:25 PM
Minor is throwing some kind of batting practice tonight for Astros' hitters. He gave up back-to-back-to back homers in the 3rd. He allowed 4 dingers in 3 innings.
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Posted 19 July 2019 - 07:53 PM
His three starts in July have not been great. He started out hot and has cooled. If Texas is smart they will deal him. Hopefully not here.
- Vanimal46 and MMMordabito like this
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Posted 21 July 2019 - 06:57 AM
As surprisingly good as the Rangers have been this year, I doubt they will make the playoffs. Based on their history in the Daniels-era, the Rangers will most likely try to trade Minor for prospects. I would love for the Twins to have him. I think he would be a great addition to the rotation. And he still has another year on his contract, right?
#7
Posted 21 July 2019 - 07:11 AM
Yikes, quit mentioning Balazovic! What if somebody actually reads this stuff??
Exactly. Remember when the dodgers were pumping up their “blocked” guys like Willy Calhoun and Jose De Leon? We should be doing that. We have very talented players and close to the majors but simply “blocked”. A package of guys with some combination of Nick Gordon, Stephen Gonsalves, Lewis Thorpe, Luke Raley and Jorge Alcala would be very appealing to other teams. Maybe even Blayne Enlow
#8
Posted 21 July 2019 - 08:56 AM
I don't consider that GM statement as enough fodder that Minor will be dealt. That's the kind of guy you keep if you're suddenly contending ahead of schedule. They're not sellers as they are in playoff contention. I'd love to have him but I don't see him being available.
- Sconnie likes this
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