Take your bets, step right up...

[Cory Engelhardt]

When, exactly, will the Twins announce a move/acquisition for a starting pitcher. Bonus points if you are right about the pitcher they acquire.

 

The prize is glory. And a job well done.

 

Since I asked this question, I'll say Friday, 2/16/18 and 1:12pm. I'm guessing there will be some rumors in the morning, but the official announcement will come soon after the lunch hour, central time.

 

My guess is Jaime Garcia.

 

What say you?

[FormerMinnasotan]

Thursday February 15th 2:05 pm, they will sign Chris Tillman.

[jud6312]

Tim Lincecum

Sunday, Feb. 18

2:30 p.m. central

[MagnusVonMagnuson]

_{Trade for Jake Odorizzi today (02/14/18, due to Odorizzi being a HUGE fan of Valentines Day) @ Approx. 2pm, costing your MN Twins; Kepler & Romero}

 

_&

 

_{Sign Alex Cobb this Friday (02/16/18) @ 11am.  This is based on the fact that Falvrey is a world renown cobb salad fan.}

 

_{Regardless, make something happen for any reason Twins.  PLEASE!} 

[twinssporto]

This is soooooo easy.  Announcement today at 3:30 CST.  

 

Twins sign Arrieta to a 4 year $90mm contract with incentives to earn $110mm.

[USAFChief]

Feb 17, 1520Z...Twins announce they have purchased the contract of Texas Ranger minor league signee Bartolo Colon, in exchange for future considerations.

[DaveW]

Feb 20th 1:30pm EST
Twins sign Johan Santana to one day contract.

[FunnyPenguin]

Alex Cobb - 4 year deal worth $68m on Friday

[jsink22]

Jake Arietta signs on Friday morning 4 years 110 million...Injures right hand doing knuckle push-ups and doesn't pitch until June.

[woolywoolhouse]

February 19th (President's Day) at 2pm CST:

 

Twins announce they've reached an agreement through arbitration with starter Kyle Gibson, and have agreed to a three-year extension.

[Taildragger8791]

 

February 19th (President's Day) at 2pm CST:

 

Twins announce they've reached an agreement through arbitration with starter Kyle Gibson, and have agreed to a three-year extension.

 

[Halsey Hall]

Crickets.  We're going with what we've got. 

[Danchat]

 

Alex Cobb - 4 year deal worth $68m on Friday

This would be my guess, though maybe it'd happen next Friday because of how slow everything has been proceeding.

[HrbekRules]

Well, I know it won't be Hector Santiago (just signed with the White Sox).  Lance Lynn (not who I want them to sign), Monday at 4:22pm Eastern.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Thursday morning, an elite veteran pitcher on an amazing one year deal

[Cory Engelhardt]

 

Crickets.  We're going with what we've got. 

 

Doubt it

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Coming off arm surgery

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Doubt it

I wouldn't be so sure. I have no expectations. I'm assuming signing/trading for a #5 guy doesn't count (assuming Garcia is probably a #4 type)

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

Crickets.  We're going with what we've got. 

So to answer the question, are you going with the MLB draft in June? Which day? Although they'd have until August to actually sign them...

 

I don't recommend it, but it's a interesting thought experiment to project the Twins never signing or acquiring another starting pitcher again, ever. At what point do they run out? Better to promote minor league depth guys, or just use the bullpen for all 9 innings? (Then Rod Serling reveals that we're actually living in that world now, and all of our starting pitchers are actually just long relievers!)

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

So to answer the question, are you going with the MLB draft in June? Which day? Although they'd have until August to actually sign them...

 

I don't recommend it, but it's a interesting thought experiment to project the Twins never signing or acquiring another starting pitcher again, ever. At what point do they run out? Better to promote minor league depth guys, or just use the bullpen for all 9 innings? (Then Rod Serling reveals that we're actually living in that world now, and all of our starting pitchers are actually just long relievers!)

Ok I'll bite: June 5, 2018, and I will forego the bonus on guessing the name

[Cory Engelhardt]

 

I wouldn't be so sure. I have no expectations. I'm assuming signing/trading for a #5 guy doesn't count (assuming Garcia is probably a #4 type)

 

I meant the pole to reflect ANY MLB signed contract (not minor league contract) for a guy that will be in the rotation.

[jud6312]

Apparently Jake Peavey is attempting a comeback. If that doesn't scream "Twins Way" I'm not sure what does.

[jimmer]

Well, Santana likely comes back in May, right? And then Trevor May in May as well? There you go :-)

 

No, seriously, they aren't going to sign anyone who will move the needle so maybe next Wednesday? Jaime Garcia.

[lukeduke1980]

March 20th - after announcing that Matt Bush and Bartolo Colon will make the rotation, Texas Rangers trade Martin Perez of the 115 strikeouts in 185 innings fame to the Minnesota Twins for Alan Busenitz.

[Respy]

Alex Cobb, Friday, Feb 16th, 11am.  Followed by celebratory lunch buffets at Pizza Ranch.

[nicksaviking]

Glen Perkins, Monday Feb 19th. 

 

Joining Hunter, Hawkins, Cuddyer and Morneau in some kind of vague front office capacity.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

I will also try Jaime Garcia, Saturday the 17th

[Cory Engelhardt]

 

March 20th - after announcing that Matt Bush and Bartolo Colon will make the rotation, Texas Rangers trade Martin Perez of the 115 strikeouts in 185 innings fame to the Minnesota Twins for Alan Busenitz.

 

I think he'd cost more than Busenitz, but he wouldn't be someone I'd hate to add either.

[diehardtwinsfan]

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[ashbury]

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