Article: Tendering Casey Fien: Pros And Cons

[Linus]

Darren O'DAY just got 4 years and $31 million. I highly doubt we are getting a good reliever via free agency. And maybe guys like Fien are worth more than we think.

[Otto von Ballpark]

Darren O'DAY just got 4 years and $31 million. I highly doubt we are getting a good reliever via free agency. And maybe guys like Fien are worth more than we think.

O'Day was widely noted to be the at the top of the FA reliever crop this winter, and rightfully so. And 4 years was the clincher there, apparently other bids were 3 years.

 

The bigger surprise to me was Madson at 3/22.

 

I suspect most other lesser (but still good) FA relievers will still only get around 3 years, and probably well within a reasonable Twins budget ($15-18 mil).

 

That said, I don't mind Fien at his price, but I would like to see some change in our bullpen approach, and soon.

[sane09]

If my memory still functions, I believe that relievers become cheaper as Opening Day approaches, and it becomes a buyer's market.

[sane09]

It's like my cousin, Johan Santanaroseannadanna always said...

Is she also related to Carlos, Ervin and Dannadanna Santanaroseannadanna?

[sane09]

Was Joe Montanaroseannadanna a good QB?

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

 Having too much talent on the roster isn't a problem.  It's a lot easier to call down to the farm if a vet gets hurt or doesn't perform than to go get a vet if a rookie or soph doesn't perform.

Going to the farm to get a vet is probably not as hard as you think. Veterans will sign minor league deals. For example, Kevin Correia and Jared Burton both spent significant time in the minors last season. Remember them?

[Jham]

 

Going to the farm to get a vet is probably not as hard as you think. Veterans will sign minor league deals. For example, Kevin Correia and Jared Burton both spent significant time in the minors last season. Remember them?

 

I should have used the qualifier "quality" in front of vets and rookies!  Kevin Correia...  gross.