Twins sign Addison Reed

[drjim]

2 years, 17 mil.

 

Uh, didn't see that one coming.

[Brandon]

2 year 17 million
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/01/twins-to-sign-addison-reed.html

Edited January 13, 2018 by ashburyjohn

[PseudoSABR]

That's not cheap, but the commitment isn't long.  I'm glad they are serious about improving the bullpen.  Now get Darvish.

[crapforks]

 

That's not cheap, but the commitment isn't long.  I'm glad they are serious about improving the bullpen.  Now get Darvish.

 

I just saw that news and had the same thought re: Darvish. Bring him in. Spend the money. 

[crapforks]

Your link goes to an odd story:

Twins “100 Percent Committed” To Terry Ryan

By Charlie Wilmoth | May 21, 2016 at 5:08pm CDT

[Brandon]

I just edited it

[Foghorn Leghorn]

Huge!!!

[Brandon]

But now it doesnt link.

Edited January 13, 2018 by Brandon

[Brandon]

So who closes between Reed and Rodney?

[Foghorn Leghorn]

So who closes between Reed and Rodney?

Rodney. Reed/Rogers SU

[bluechipper]

This seems like a very good signing, as Reed is right in his prime years. A Hildenberger, Reed, Rodney back of the bullpen is something I have confidence in.

[nicksaviking]

So who closes between Reed and Rodney?

Reed I'd think. Don't think he comes here on a two year deal if he didn't think so too.

[bluechipper]

 

So who closes between Reed and Rodney?

I'd think Rodney gets the first shot, but if his control issues cause problems, I could see a quick role change.

[bluechipper]

 

Reed I'd think. Don't think he comes here on a two year deal if he didn't think so too.

Aren't we past the time when it matters that much if you're the setup guy or the closer when it comes to free agent salaries?

[KirbyDome89]

But, but, but....multiple years?

 

Honestly though it doesn't look like a bad signing. I agree with the notion to keep spending. 

 

 

Edited January 13, 2018 by KirbyDome89

[jimmer]

Nice signing!

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Very solid.

 

Falvey's offseason grade moves from F-minus to about C+

[notoriousgod71]

He's actually above average, not old, and will help the team this year!

[ashbury]

But now it doesnt link.

Fixed.

[70charger]

Nice! I’m pretty excited about this move.

 

Maybe the ice cold stove is heating up.

[Danchat]

Yes, this is what I'm talking about. Reed's only 29 and he's had a solid career thus far (2.40 ERA, 2.81 FIP, 9.8 K/9 the past two seasons). He should be able to push Rodney for the closer's role as he also has extensive experience as the 9th inning man. $8.5M a year is a sizeable amount for a reliever but it's just for two seasons and he's been rather durable over his career. Nice signing - the bullpen should be good to go and now they just need to add one starter.

 

And this is the first ever multi-year signing for a reliever in Twins history! Turns out Falvey and Levine aren't TR 2.0. Methinks they know what they're doing.

[Twinfan & Dad]

Bullpen now vastly improved. Dont forget about our young arms that also may help at some point this season. Now trade for Cole or Archer. Shorter term committment than Darvich and much cheaper for now. Buys us time to see what the young guys look like and how May comes back. Darvich is just going to take too long a contract at 25mm plus per year. He has too many question marks and has a history of the injury bug.

[twinssporto]

Very solid signing!  This creates more depth within the bullpen and should give Molly additional consistency.  

[ashbury]

The TD article on this subject is up, if you prefer to discuss there.

 

http://twinsdaily.com/topic/28380-article-rosenthal-twins-agree-to-deal-with-addison-reed

[Doomtints]

This signing immediately improves the Twins drastically. Good job.