Front Page: Offseason Blueprint: Building a Bullpenner

[ChrisKnutson]

Honestly, I don’t think the FO really needs to do anything too drastic (like an Iglesias trade) to turn our bullpen into one of the league’s best. No trades or gambles, just 3 simple signings.

 

CL- Will Smith*

Taylor Rogers

Hector Rondon*

Tyler Duffey

Sergio Romo*

Trevor May

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Depth:

Jorge Alcala

Fernando Romero

Zack Littell

Cody Stashak

Lewis Thorpe

Matt Wisler

[D.C Twins]

"If we're being honest with ourselves, the Minnesota Twins probably aren't going to go out and sign Gerrit Cole or Stephen Strasburg this winter."

 

This is CORRECT....and also the explanation for why we absolutely CANNOT trade Balazovic!

[Physics Guy]

I see something like this being a realistic offseason for the Twins.  I'd prefer Wheeler to Bumgarner and also suspect Odorizzi stays, either at $17.8M QO or something like 3 yrs, 42M.  I'd prefer somebody like Hamels or Porcello for the #4 spot to allow an addition to the bullpen. 

[TNTwinsFan]

I wonder what people said about Stephen Gonsalves when he was a top prospect? In the right deal almost everyone should be available.

Balazovic's stuff>>>>>> Gonsalves's stuff. Gonsalves never touched 95mph. K% not comparable either.

[mike8791]

Nice blueprint Nick.  Love that you are not willing to stand pat in the bullpen, adding three new arms.  Pomeranz and Bretances would be great additions.  I simply do not trust May and Duffy to step into 7th and 8th inning roles seamlessly, particularly against top lineups in critical situations. 

 

A big no on Iglesias, even for Rosario or Balazovic.  No need to trade a regular or conceivably our best future rotation prospect for a reliever.  The two additions mentioned above would be adequate; a third arm like Will Smith would be a bonus.  This organization has utterly failed to develop ace-like starters and right now only Balazovic looks like a good possibility.

 

Big thumbs up for Baumgartner, who would slot in as a #1 above a good, not great, Berrios. But Twins will have to overpay to get him to come east.  Let's see how serious the Twins are about taking the next step up.  If they fail on either MadBaum or Wheeler, that answers the question.  And bringing back Odo and Pineda should be no brainers.  Very solid #2-4 hurlers!  Again, big failure by FO not to achieve these three additions.  Not at all worried about #5 spot with these 4.

 

Castro also seems like no-brainer if he's interested in a backup role.

 

Only other move I would like to see is move Sano to 1B and sign either Moose or Donaldson to play 3rd.  This way we slightly improve infield defense and maintain a strong lineup.  Think this addition needed to offset what could be a precipitous decline from 2019 lineup.

[TopGunn#22]

A couple of guys have laid out a very interesting and detailed plan.  It's always fun to read them over and agree or disagree with various moves.  I don't know if it's realistic but I would make Wheeler my FA starting pitcher priority and if I can swing a deal for Syndergaard (even if it includes Buxton) I just MIGHT do it.  That said, if we hang on to Buxton (which I would be fine with--I only give him up if I'm getting Thor) I go for Wheeler 5yrs $100 million, Odorizzi 3yrs $42 million and Porcello 2-3 yrs 8-10 million per year.  Balazovic will be up soon and i think sometime in May Graterol is up and pitching 2 inning relief appearances with a look to move him into the rotation later in the year or next season (much like how the Twins handled Johan Santana).  Keep 'em coming boys, this is fun !!