Capuano and Harang

[old nurse]

Sorry Riverbrian didn't mean to be rude. I'm just tired of hearing trade for old NL pitchers. Dee is good but they won't trade him. The Twins are in a sorry state and trading only makes it worse' I can't believe they can't buy one.

 

Would you go to work for a company in such a sorry state? Three position players you have heard of and one backup you might have heard of are the only known players the Twins have. Were they merely mediocre it would be easier to get players interested.

[stringer bell]

I'm not opposed to claiming a lefty specialist since I'm really not sold on Robertson. If Capuano/Harang were acquired and they performed well, but the team didn't wouldn't they be prime candidates to be moved for something decent at the trade deadline (as the Twins coulda/shoulda with Capps)?

[TopGunn#22]

Riverbrain, good topic! At this point, Perkins is our closer, if we traded him, would that make Burton the guy? It was pointed out that the Dodgers are flush with RH bullpen options but have nothing from the left side. I would offer Perkins for Capuano, one of their RH bullpen guys (League is set to close, I doubt they would ever give up Kenley Janssen but they have an abundance of RH options) and Gorden. As Seth points out maybe we toss in a #25-50 prospect. We're sooo bad with middle infielders that I'd be interested in Gorden if LA would include him. He could steal 60 bases hitting out of the 9-hole.

[Riverbrian]

I love Speed... A Young SS with upside would be a good get... Gordon has my interest. I just don't know what the Dodgers and Twins could do for a fair deal. Gordon and Capuano for ??? Zach Lee??? Harang??? The dodgers are overstocked and the overflow is interesting to me.

 

If Perkins is the price... Our closer spot could be Burton... He could do it... FA options still out there... Valverde... Brian Wilson... Some decent set up guys who could be converted.

 

Im just trying to grasp what is actually possible.

[TopGunn#22]

I would add that the reason there are so many teams inquiring about Gorden is that the Dodgers have stated he will probably begin next season at AAA. Cruz will be their 3B and Hanley their SS to begin the year. If I was going to give up Perkins and a #25-50 prospect, I'd want Capuano, (who L.A. doesn't need), Gorden (who appears to not be in their immediate plans) and either Javy Guerra (who is 27 and has closed), or Shawn Tolleson (who is a 24 year old RHP).

[Riverbrian]

I would add that the reason there are so many teams inquiring about Gorden is that the Dodgers have stated he will probably begin next season at AAA. Cruz will be their 3B and Hanley their SS to begin the year. If I was going to give up Perkins and a #25-50 prospect, I'd want Capuano, (who L.A. doesn't need), Gorden (who appears to not be in their immediate plans) and either Javy Guerra (who is 27 and has closed), or Shawn Tolleson (who is a 24 year old RHP).

 

If your proposed trade actually got done. I would be pumped. That would be huge for us. In reality... Which team would stop this trade?

[TopGunn#22]

That's the $64 question Riverbrian. It's not like there are just 2 other teams interested in Capuano and/or Harang. There's a bunch! To me, it's more a question of how patient the Dodgers will be in dealing with this surplus of starting pitching, or, if someone steps up and offers them a piece they really covet (Perkins???) would they just pull the trigger. This is what makes speculation like this so difficult. On another thread I've suggested what kind of package I'd push for in a potential trade with Texas. But in my package, I'm valuing Morneau and Willingham very highly. Others are pointing out the shortcomings of Morney and Hammer. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But I like your question "What team could swoop in and top my offer?" Seth!!! Where are you when we need you???

[Mike Sixel]

If you are not adding top notch pitchers, Hendriks should be in the rotation all year to get him either started on a long career, or to move him to the pen. Trading for old guys and keeping him in AAA does no good for the future at all.

[Riverbrian]

If you are not adding top notch pitchers, Hendriks should be in the rotation all year to get him either started on a long career, or to move him to the pen. Trading for old guys and keeping him in AAA does no good for the future at all.

 

I agree... Hendriks need another chance and this year is a good year for it.

 

I believe that we will have injury and failure. Just because Correia is listed as the 5... It doesn't mean he will stay the five.

 

Adding arms is adding competition... I think we can add Capuano and sign Edwin Jackson and still see plenty of Hendriks.

[darin617]

I would say Pittsburgh trades for Capuano and he has a solid season for the Pirates. Just like the AJ Burnett trade of last season. Which begs to ask the question how good could this team be if the Twins traded for AJ Burnett last year and added Capuano to the rotation this season?

1. Burnett

2. Diamond

3. Worley

4. Capuano

5. Hendricks/Gibson

[Top Gun]

It's about time to resign Capps!

[diehardtwinsfan]

Again, why in the world would the Twins trade Perkins for a guy who will be a free agent in 2014?