Front Page: FEINSAND: Twins to Sign Josh Donaldson

[twins_89]

I had pretty much given up any hope that the Twins would ever sign a top end free agent. I've never been so happy to be proven wrong.

 

If the Twins manage a trade for a playoff caliber starter, this could quickly turn from the most depressing off-season in memory to the most exciting.

[Squirrel]

Man ... get together for dinner with my next door neighbors and I miss everything!

[darin617]

It's poetic when you think about paying him basically 23M a season. I can't recall the last player the Twins gave 23M a season to right now but I do recall the last couple of years were no where near worth it.

[Twins63]

Holy Sh$t, they did it. I had settled in hoping that some of the kids could surely step up. Now if the kids can, watch out!!

[PseudoSABR]

[Darius]

This changes everything for me. Great offseason.

[Mike Sixel]

Surprised and pleased.

[Reptevia]

He’s a 2 at 3b anyway. Of course Sano is at best a 3, and Polanco is a 3. Still have D issues. It will help if Buxton can stop running into walls and sliding head first.

[USAFChief]

Given health, the Twins opening day lineup will contain six--SIX--players who hit 30 HRs in 2019.

 

After they went for like 2 decades without a single such hitter.

[akmanak]

I can't believe and I completely will eat crow on this. I consider this to be a good off-season now. Yup we didn't get a impact starter but we got someone who can play good D and smash that ball.

[MN_ExPat]

 

I believe “muchas bombas” is the preferred nomenclature.

Bombas de Fuego!!

[chinmusic]

My God. I never thought this would happen. I mean, the Twins offense now is absolutely mind-boggling. Yikes. Just wanted to weigh in quickly before having read much at all about it. Quite a week in baseball so far, and it's only Tuesday. WOW!

[PseudoSABR]

[twins_89]

The Twins are now in really good long term shape with respect to their the position players. Garver, Sano, Arraez, Polanco, Donaldson, and Kepler are all under team control through at least 2023 with Buxton around through 2022. With Lewis, Kirilloff, Larnach, and Rooker nearly ready the Twins should have an incredibly strong line-up for the foreseeable future.

[gman]

How long til spring training starts?  Might set another record for runs scored and homers.

[drivlikejehu]

It's interesting that the deal includes what is effectively deferred money (the $8 million buyout of Donaldson's age 38 season). His actual annual salary of $21 million in the four guaranteed years will still leave the Twins with tons of payroll room in 2021 and beyond. Obviously for 2020 they must be closing in on the limit, which will impact their SP trade options.

[GetToKnowEm]

What a day! Our offseason went from treading water to an improvement from the team last year. I’m totally fine with them getting any player who will provide elite value to the team. There’s plenty of evidence showing that WAR value is the same regardless of position and this move maximizes that for the Twins only realistic offseason moves.

[RaoulDuke]

Hell Ya they ponied up and bought a big piece!!!!

 

Lineup is going to be nasty 1-9, especially on lefties.  Sox gotta be a little worried with Gio and Kuechel now haha.

 

Arraez

Polanco

Cruz

Donaldson

Kepler

Garver

Sano

Rosario

Buxton

[Lasorda_This_Out]

Awesome signing!! 

 

MLB.tv had Boston Red Sox reporter comment that the Alex Cora/ sign stealing

debacle really hurts the Red Sox with the expected loss of future 1st Round Draft picks and that the Red Sox farm system is very weak.  Seems that this should give Falvine considerable trade leverage for Chris Sale that they didn't have a just a week ago?

[operation mindcrime]

Go Twins!!!!!

[GetToKnowEm]

Didn’t Joe Mauer make $23 million a year in his big contract? I don’t think I’d take JD over prime Joe but I’d take him over late career Joe. Hopefully the end of JDs contract turns out different that JMs.

[freshinthehouse]

This makes me happy!

[Linus]

As a fan this is fun. If this results in them not obtaining better pitching then it is a mistake. And no a good defensive 3rd baseman doesn’t solve the infield woes. It will be fun to watch!

[Squirrel]

How long til spring training starts?  Might set another record for runs scored and homers.

Pitchers and catchers report Feb. 12, position players Feb. 17 ... today is Jan. 14 ... so .... SOON-ISH!

[SwainZag]

1. Arraez

2. Polanco

3. Donaldson

4. Cruz

5. Kepler

6. Sano

7. Rosario

8. Garver

9. Buxton

 

Good Lord.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Fantastic work, now go trade for a starter.

 

If you’re going to push the accelerator down halfway, may as well floor it and see what happens.

[Bamboo Bat]

Add me to the delighted list. Woohoo!

[Richie the Rally Goat]

1. Arraez

2. Polanco

3. Donaldson

4. Cruz

5. Kepler

6. Sano

7. Rosario

8. Garver

9. Buxton

 

Good Lord.

The word that comes to mind: “bludgeon”

 

The other one is WOO!

[howieramone2]

Interesting thought on Sale, I was thinking Price. Overpay in prospect capital, but minimize injury risk. Always, always remember to bring your glove!

[Brock Beauchamp]

6. Sano

7. Rosario

8. Garver

9. Buxton

LOL. That’s the BOTTOM of the lineup.