Twins DFA's Pat Light for Ehire Adrianza

[GP830]

Seems weird to DFA a flamethrower (a position of need) for slick short stop. I guess it's possible he's the new starting SS? 

 

And also, if he's not the starter-- we still have DanSan, which is also funny. 

 

Headscratcher.

[Winston Smith]

Still having DanSan is not funny!

[Vanimal46]

This should have been the type of waiver wire claim to end the D Santana era....  

[bluechipper]

Great, a slightly younger version of Pedro Florimon. I'm also confused by this move.

[wsnydes]

 

This should have been the type of waiver wire claim to end the D Santana era....  

As I stated in the Park thread, this is basically a running gag at this point.  

 

[Mike Sixel]

Well, a slick fielding (is he?) SS would be a nice addition to the bench, especially if he can play some 3B occasionally. No comment on DanSan....sigh.

[Halsey Hall]

Not sure what to make of this other than it started another wheel turning.

[Vanimal46]

 

Well, a slick fielding (is he?) SS would be a nice addition to the bench, especially if he can play some 3B occasionally. No comment on DanSan....sigh.

 

He has to be somewhat of a slick fielder in order to stick on a 40 man roster hitting at a .605 OPS clip. Depth is nice.... And removing Light from the 40 man isn't a big loss. 

I don't know... Just trying to say something positive. 

[SydneyTwinsFan]

Ugh.  I'd rather give Vielma a shot.

[ppearson50]

Offseason moves so far. 

 

Pitch framing catcher Castro. 

Rule 5 flier Haley.

No bat good glove waiver claim SS Adrianza. 

And Matt Belise, older relief pitcher. 

[Lee-The-Twins-Fan]

Yes - it's another headscratcher from the FO.  I kind of like Ehire Adrianza though; he really raked in AAA in 2015. 

 

I'm not so sure about his defensive skills. 

 

I cannot argue with DFA of Lat Light - he may be a flamethrower, but he was pretty ineffective as a pitcher last year at the MLB level.

[GP830]

Now I wonder if there's a deal in the works to move Polanco.

[Mike Sixel]

 

Offseason moves so far. 

 

Pitch framing catcher Castro. 

Rule 5 flier Haley.

No bat good glove waiver claim SS Adrianza. 

And Matt Belise, older relief pitcher. 

 

Playoffs homeboy.

[Mike Sixel]

 

Now I wonder if there's a deal in the works to move Polanco.

 

That would disappoint me. Buxton and Sano will be here for a few more years......and they aren't particularly likely to make the playoffs this year.....I'd like them to building toward improvement this year, legit WC contenders next year, legit playoff contenders the following year, and for the next several years after that. Losing Polanco would seem to make that less likely, as it is hard to see what you can get for him that is worth trading for, if no one would trade for Dozier....

[GP830]

Here's an interesting piece from a Giants blog about him:

 

 

http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2016/3/30/11334052/sf-giants-2016-roster-ehire-adrianza

[Brock Beauchamp]

The Park move makes more sense now. The front office essentially swapped Light for Belisle and Park for Adrianza.

 

It's nothing to get excited about but at least they're thinking about defense a little bit.

 

And when your starting SS looks to be Jorge Polanco, a little defensive insurance isn't the worst idea.

[GP830]

 

That would disappoint me. Buxton and Sano will be here for a few more years......and they aren't particularly likely to make the playoffs this year.....I'd like them to building toward improvement this year, legit WC contenders next year, legit playoff contenders the following year, and for the next several years after that. Losing Polanco would seem to make that less likely, as it is hard to see what you can get for him that is worth trading for, if no one would trade for Dozier....

Doesn't it seem though that this would make Polanco the odd man out? Also, if they acquire a pitcher for him then there's a spot in the pen open with Light's departure. Still-- why not Tonkin?

[Mike Sixel]

 

Doesn't it seem though that this would make Polanco the odd man out? Also, if they acquire a pitcher for him then there's a spot in the pen open with Light's departure. Still-- why not Tonkin?

 

I think it's more likely this guy is the backup infielder, and Escobar is in trouble.....which seems odd to me.

[h2oface]

The Abad trade becomes worthless, not that it had much hope anyway. How about the improvement to the pitching staff this off season?

[Vanimal46]

 

Here's an interesting piece from a Giants blog about him:

 

 

http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2016/3/30/11334052/sf-giants-2016-roster-ehire-adrianza

My favorite line:

"Adrianza looked lost at times last year, like someone who learned how to play baseball from a book he found on the airplane seat next to him."

[rukavina]

Makes me wonder if there is some sort of GM bingo going on.

 

"I need Adrianza and Colabello to win..."

 

This is the middle earth of AAAA players.

 

[GP830]

 

My favorite line:

"Adrianza looked lost at times last year, like someone who learned how to play baseball from a book he found on the airplane seat next to him."

I lol'd at the same thing. 

[Pardon My Dinger]

I am not looking forward to the next 5 months, during which every single person in the world will be pronouncing his name differently. 

[GP830]

 

The Abad trade becomes worthless, not that it had much hope anyway. How about the improvement to the pitching staff this off season?

Yes- but Light's ceiling and velocity outweigh Tonkin's value. So it's giving up on potential in favor of a guy who everyone is ready to see go.

[Vanimal46]

 

I am not looking forward to the next 5 months, during which every single person in the world will be pronouncing his name differently. 

100% chance our phones will auto-correct Adrianza to Adrian or Ariana. 

[ashbury]

Ugh.  I'd rather give Vielma a shot.

Barring some news out of spring training camp, Vielma's bat is not ready. It may never be ready, but he won't turn 23 until during the season, so he deserves more seasoning. I do want to watch him for signs that I've underestimated him.

[Pardon My Dinger]

Ehire? Is this guy a shortstop or an online job board? Am I right, people?!

[Mike Sixel]

 

100% chance our phones will auto-correct Adrianza to Adrian or Ariana. 

 

given your tastes, I'm guessing Ariana....as long as it comes with music also, you'll be fine.

[ashbury]

 I kind of like Ehire Adrianza though; he really raked in AAA in 2015.

PCL numbers for hitters always make me nervous.

[ashbury]

Ehire? Is this guy a shortstop or an online job board? Am I right, people?!

AY-ray AY-dree-an-zuh. Good one, though.