Twins acquire SP Sonny Gray

[lecroy24fan]

8 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

I think there’s room on the payroll to add another starter and a reliever or two. The 40-man roster is now full, I assume. 
 

There are guys out there and I don’t think the Twins should wait until they get a discounted price on contracts. 

Should be at 39. Was at 38 before yesterday so trading Garver and adding IKF and Gray would add 1. 

[Sielk]

16 minutes ago, lecroy24fan said:

Should be at 39. Was at 38 before yesterday so trading Garver and adding IKF and Gray would add 1. 

Ronny Henriquez is also already on the 40-man roster. It's indeed full at the moment. 

[KirbyDome89]

2 hours ago, TheLeviathan said:

It doesn't cure the frustration of doing nothing with a payroll wide open for additions....but really good value here IMO.

This. It's only 2 years (doubtful he's extended) but it's also badly needed stability. A LOT still has to go right for this staff if the Twins are going to actually be competitive, but this is a step. Mike is right too, this move makes the first round of FA even more head scratching. 

[twinfan]

I never liked Gray when he was with the Yankees and I'm not going to like him with us. He is an over-rated pitcher who is not any better than even Ober or even Ryan even though they are just kids. Even Petty could turn out better in the long run. However we definitely need pitching to make a run at the White Sox. At least Gray has a friendly option for the Twins in '23. I wish we'd have traded for Bassett or even Castillo rather than Gray.

[lecroy24fan]

2 hours ago, Sielk said:

Ronny Henriquez is also already on the 40-man roster. It's indeed full at the moment. 

OK he wasn't listed when I looked earlier but he is now. Also Maeda will be moved to 60 day DL soon so that's at least one more spot that will be available.

[Sielk]

3 hours ago, lecroy24fan said:

OK he wasn't listed when I looked earlier but he is now. Also Maeda will be moved to 60 day DL soon so that's at least one more spot that will be available.

Same for Blayne Enlow, probably. Make that two available spots. They will figure it out. 

[Squirrel]

3 hours ago, lecroy24fan said:

OK he wasn't listed when I looked earlier but he is now. Also Maeda will be moved to 60 day DL soon so that's at least one more spot that will be available.

 

2 hours ago, Sielk said:

Same for Blayne Enlow, probably. Make that two available spots. They will figure it out. 

Won't they both be moved to the 60-day list tomorrow, the first mandatory ST day?

[lecroy24fan]

1 hour ago, Squirrel said:

 

Won't they both be moved to the 60-day list tomorrow, the first mandatory ST day?

As soon as tomorrow. No rush until there is a need for the 40 man spot though. Neither will be ready in 60 days.

[Squirrel]

2 minutes ago, lecroy24fan said:

As soon as tomorrow. No rush until there is a need for the 40 man spot though. Neither will be ready in 60 days.

Well ... was thinking to make room on the 40-man for some great signing or trade ... still waiting for that to happen ... 

[shortround81]

Officially a Sonny Gray fan

 

[Squirrel]

4 hours ago, shortround81 said:

Officially a Sonny Gray

 

The Twins should have sent TC Bear to meet the plane 

[shortround81]

8 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

The Twins should have sent TC Bear to meet the plane 

Missed opportunity, MN Twins!

[Number3]

On 3/13/2022 at 2:44 PM, KirbyHawk75 said:

If the FO is serious about contending this year they will have to trade for another starter and sign some quality relievers.  They have the money.  Even with Garver gone and our new shortstop, we still have a nice lineup.  

You mean the lineup that was 73-89, 20 games behind the White Sox? That lineup?

[Otto von Ballpark]

The Twins now have company in the "traded our 2021 first rounder" club.

The Blue Jays just traded their 2021 first rounder (19th overall), college pitcher Gunnar Hoglund, in the package to acquire third baseman Matt Chapman from the A's.