Article: What's Left On The Market?

[DaveW]

Under Ryan the Twins bullpen has been pretty good overall, however that doesn't guarantee future success, at some point they need guys that can strike people out, not more Duensings, Boyers, Fiens etc the problem many have is that they refuse to go after any game changing type players. Settling time and time again for the safe/cheap option

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

Sure, but Clippard isn't signing for 6m/yr (at least I don't think he is).

Just found this when searching.

 

Actually, Clippard will make $6.125 mil over each of the next 2 seasons, so this statement could still be technically correct.

[Oxtung]

Just found this when searching.

 

Actually, Clippard will make $6.125 mil over each of the next 2 seasons, so this statement could still be technically correct.

MLBTraderumors is quoting $4 million signing bonus with a $4.1 and $4.15million salaries in '16 and '17 respectively.

[howieramone2]

 

Under Ryan the Twins bullpen has been pretty good overall, however that doesn't guarantee future success, at some point they need guys that can strike people out, not more Duensings, Boyers, Fiens etc the problem many have is that they refuse to go after any game changing type players. Settling time and time again for the safe/cheap option

Perkins is a 3 time All-Star closer. I don't believe it to be accurate, but some on the board felt May was one of our best starters and he was moved to be pen. Jepsen has been outstanding since joining our favorite team.

[nicksaviking]

MLBTraderumors is quoting $4 million signing bonus with a $4.1 and $4.15million salaries in '16 and '17 respectively.

For a relief pitcher with a 91 MPH fastball no breaking pitch and strikeouts, velocity and walks going in the wrong direction.

[The Wise One]

 

Perkins is a 3 time All-Star closer. I don't believe it to be accurate, but some on the board felt May was one of our best starters and he was moved to be pen. Jepsen has been outstanding since joining our favorite team.

Yup, you are correct. O the other hand, they still did not go out and get a fourth to fill out the bullpen. With 6 inning starters you need four to prevent Perkins from wearing out.

[Rosterman]

 

Yup, you are correct. O the other hand, they still did not go out and get a fourth to fill out the bullpen. With 6 inning starters you need four to prevent Perkins from wearing out.

Actually, the Twins starters did do pretty well last year and there is nothing that says most can't get us into the 7th. Duensing and Cotts are still available. The Twins could also take a flyer on Delmon Young as that 4th outfielder. Joe Nathan?

[USAFChief]

For the record, Twins starters averaged under 6 IP per start last year. They faced an opposing hitter for the 4th or 5th time in a game only 88 times all year.

 

That's not going to be significantly different in 2016. The bullpen will be in the game by the 6th inning more often than not.