Now that Sano is in New Britain I thought we start speculating on how the Twins should handle him. I would love to see the Twins be proactive with him like the Rays were with Longoria. I think you go this agent next Spring and offer something like this.

8 years 40 Million

3 Million signing bonus up front

Year 1 500K

Year 2 500K

Year 3 1 Mil

Year 4 3 Mil

Year 5 5 Mil

Year 6 7 Mil

Year 7 9 Mil

Year 8 11 Mil

4 option s totaling 55 Mil, with the annual breakdown being 12, 13, 15 and 15 Mil.

This works for both sides. The Twins get a very team friendly contract that keep Sano here for at least 8 years and buys out 2 FA seasons. Sano gets 3 mil up front and 40 mil guaranteed. This way Sano can start next season at 3rd and not wait until June. The option years might be tough for the agent to swallow but I would push for them. What does everyone think?