Article: What To Do With Logan Forsythe?

[Riverbrian]

 

Other than a 2B or 3B injury, it seems doubtful.

 

Doesn't have to be an actual injury... It could be the possibility of injury. 

 

If I was Mike Chernoff of the Indians, I'd give my old friend Derek Falvey a call and ask about Forsythe. 

 

I'd want some IF insurance for the playoffs. Kipnis would have to be considered an injury risk. Forsythe won't dent the farm system to acquire and his presence would probably make Francona happy. 

 

The A's could use some insurance depth as well. Lowrie and Semien have injury history. 

 

 

[ChrisKnutson]

Doesn't have to be an actual injury... It could be the possibility of injury. 

 

If I was Mike Chernoff of the Indians, I'd give my old friend Derek Falvey a call and ask about Forsythe. 

 

I'd want some IF insurance for the playoffs. Kipnis would have to be considered an injury risk. Forsythe won't dent the farm system to acquire and his presence would probably make Francona happy. 

 

The A's could use some insurance depth as well. Lowrie and Semien have injury history.

 

Atlanta could use an upgrade over utility infielder Ryan Flaherty as well.

[jorgenswest]

If he isn’t moved by September, I would play Adrianza every day possibly at SS. The other in house option they might consider is Rosario at 2B with Polanco at SS.

 

Gordon hasn’t given them any reason to start his service time.

[Blackjack]

 

 

 

As far as being upset because he was traded. I'd guess that he knows why he was traded so he is not taking it personally and if he does take it personally... he has an agent who can explain it to him. 

 

The Twins have the same chance as anyone else to sign him. Perhaps better because he knows the players and coaches. But it will be his choice for the first time in his 12 year career. 

 

It's up to the Twins now to show him exactly how much they want him. 

I think the fact that they traded him, uprooted him and his family, negates any good will that they Twins might have with him. I know I'd be PO'd if I was him. 

[Mike Sixel]

There is no evidence that trading a player makes it less likely you re sign him if you want to. Most tend just don't want to.

[Riverbrian]

 

I think the fact that they traded him, uprooted him and his family, negates any good will that they Twins might have with him. I know I'd be PO'd if I was him. 

 

I have no idea what his Family arrangements are other than Wikipedia... which states that he owns a home in Miami. For all I know... his family is still in Miami. A lot of Baseball players are merely in a hotel during the season so I'm not sure of the level of uprooting.

 

I wouldn't be PO'd in the slightest... because that's baseball and I'm already planning on being a Free Agent and would understand that a non-contending team will either get something for me or get nothing for me and every team will take getting something for me over nothing. Besides he gets to join a team that is fighting for a World Series over playing with a team that is playing out the string. Unless he was hoping for that qualifying offer which I kind of doubt that he was hoping for that.  

 

Like I said... if he took that personally... his agent will explain it to him and if he still takes it personally... then he should have signed an extension... if offered. Which he reportedly was and didn't understandably sign. 

 

This off-season... Escobar will be looking for a team that is the best combination of money, playing time, location and World Series opportunity. If the Twins are that team... there is no reason to think he won't be back.

 

The trick is being that team. 

 

But again... I have no idea what Escobar's personal situation is. 

[Mr. Brooks]

I think the fact that they traded him, uprooted him and his family, negates any good will that they Twins might have with him. I know I'd be PO'd if I was him.

Then again, some players might appreciate the opportunity to play for something besides a draft pick.

If I were him, I'd be thankful that the Twins gave me that opportunity.

[amjgt]

 

I still don't know why another team would give anything of value for LoFo... But at least the ground work is done just in case.

 

"LoFo" made me giggle.

 

But I though about it and decided I like "LoFor" better (pronounced "Loafer").

 

Like a comfy old shoe I'd wear around the house.

Edited August 20, 2018 by amjgt

[Blackjack]

 

I have no idea what his Family arrangements are other than Wikipedia... which states that he owns a home in Miami. For all I know... his family is still in Miami. A lot of Baseball players are merely in a hotel during the season so I'm not sure of the level of uprooting.

 

I wouldn't be PO'd in the slightest... because that's baseball and I'm already planning on being a Free Agent and would understand that a non-contending team will either get something for me or get nothing for me and every team will take getting something for me over nothing. Besides he gets to join a team that is fighting for a World Series over playing with a team that is playing out the string. Unless he was hoping for that qualifying offer which I kind of doubt that he was hoping for that.  

 

Like I said... if he took that personally... his agent will explain it to him and if he still takes it personally... then he should have signed an extension... if offered. Which he reportedly was and didn't understandably sign. 

 

This off-season... Escobar will be looking for a team that is the best combination of money, playing time, location and World Series opportunity. If the Twins are that team... there is no reason to think he won't be back.

 

The trick is being that team. 

 

But again... I have no idea what Escobar's personal situation is. 

 

None of us know if an extension was offered or what Escobars family situation or what his temperament is, all I know is that if it was me that was traded, I'd be PO'd and it would take a serious overpay by the Twins to get me back.  

 

Which leads back to my original point, which was that I've read numerous times here on TD 'sign Escobar back in the office season',  I don't see it happening.

Edited August 21, 2018 by Blackjack

[Twins33]

None of us know if an extension was offered or what Escobars family situation or what his temperament is, all I know is that if it was me that was traded, I'd be PO'd and it would take a serious overpay by the Twins to get me back.  

 

Which leads back to my original point, which was that I've read numerous times here on TD 'sign Escobar back in the office season',  I don't see it happening.

It was reported that he was offered an extension. Why would a beat writer lie when it's very easy to go to Escobar to confirm it?

 

I'm sure there are ways where beat guys and others who report on the team try to make the team better than they are, but I have an extremely hard time believing this is one of those times. There's zero benefit for the Twins to lie about it. It would make them look very bad.

[gocgo]

Wasn't a fan of the Forsythe part of the deal, but glad he is on a hot streak for us.  That said, if you are throwing in the towel on the season, then it kind of makes sense to have a younger guy playing there to evaluate.  It seems that by playing Forsythe, we are actually evaluating him.  If that's the case and they don't think that Gordon or anyone else is close, then evaluate for the entire year and then make the decision based on what he looks like for the rest of the year.  There are a number of free agent 2B's at the end of the year that will be available.