Twins sign 2 pitchers to minor-league deals

[Musk21]

Patrick Murphy (https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/murphpa02.shtml)

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/twins-patrick-murphy-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html

 

Jose De Leon (https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=deleon008jos)

 

 

 

[Seth Stohs]

Six years later, the Twins finally got Jose De Leon!! 

[cheeseheadgophfan]

https://twitter.com/JDL_87/status/1602736331117002758?s=20&t=GHVsRN1RzkaYwR-v6bEECg

[Deadfan]

Used to be a big name, but now just another scrap heap reclamation project. 

 

Who knows maybe this will be our phoenix from the ashes moment weve been waiting for. 

[Otwins]

Isn't this the pitcher we were hoping to get from the Dodgers in the Dozier trade?  It just took awhile to pick him up.

[tony&rodney]

5 minutes ago, Otwins said:

Isn't this the pitcher we were hoping to get from the Dodgers in the Dozier trade?  It just took awhile to pick him up.

It is indeed. Full circle, we trade him to the Dodgers.

[nicksaviking]

Why is this guy still getting reps as a starter? I remember not wanting him during the Dozier days because he was basically a two-pitch pitcher. Seems like with his lack of pitches, his poor recent results and his injury history, he'd have been a full time reliever about a half decade ago.

[Mike Sixel]

Minor league deal, right? I'm ok with that.

[IndianaTwin]

In honor of the "trade," let's give the Dodgers first dibs on Dozier if he attempts a comeback. 

[IndianaTwin]

20 minutes ago, Otwins said:

Isn't this the pitcher we were hoping to get from the Dodgers in the Dozier trade?  It just took awhile to pick him up.

Is this tweet from Dave?*

*That was the name of the "source," right?

[Squirrel]

We had two threads on the same topic so I merged them.

[Squirrel]

9 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

Minor league deal, right? I'm ok with that.

Yes, minor league deal.

[ashbury]

24 minutes ago, Otwins said:

Isn't this the pitcher we were hoping to get from the Dodgers in the Dozier trade?  It just took awhile to pick him up.

 

3 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Is this tweet from Dave?*

*That was the name of the "source," right?

Book it.

[James]

No such thing as a bad minor league deal.

[wsnydes]

2 hours ago, Seth Stohs said:

Six years later, the Twins finally got Jose De Leon!! 

Better late than never, I always say sometimes.

[weitz41]

Wasn't De Leon one of the pieces offered for Dozier? I vaguely remember something about him and Bellinger for Dozier. But the Dodger wouldn't part with Bellinger.

[stringer bell]

Well, in the last 24 hours, at least the Twins are doing something. Three big names out there and the Twins are allegedly in on all three (Swanson, Rodon, Correa), although one of Swanson or Correa will be plenty. 

De León reminds me that there aren't many sure things among prospects, particularly pitching prospects. He's 30 now and no more than any other lottery ticket. It would be great if a couple of minor league contracts turn into major contributors, but I doubt than De León is one of them.

[Major League Ready]

2 hours ago, nicksaviking said:

Why is this guy still getting reps as a starter? I remember not wanting him during the Dozier days because he was basically a two-pitch pitcher. Seems like with his lack of pitches, his poor recent results and his injury history, he'd have been a full time reliever about a half decade ago.

Makes sense.  Maybe the Twins share you opinion and have convinced him to work toward a BP role.  At this point in his career, it seems futile to keep doing the same thing.

[CRF]

Meets the requirements for organizational depth...barely.

[DocBauer]

I think St Paul could have a really good staff this upcoming season, but just like the Twins, they need depth due to injuries and promotions. I think both of these signings are less than inspiring, but depth is needed, and once in a while you catch lightning.  Wisler to  smaller degree and Thielbar to a much greater degree.

[Parfigliano]

6 hours ago, Seth Stohs said:

Six years later, the Twins finally got Jose De Leon!! 

Everything old is new again

[Parfigliano]

1 hour ago, Major League Ready said:

Makes sense.  Maybe the Twins share you opinion and have convinced him to work toward a BP role.  At this point in his career, it seems futile to keep doing the same thing.

At this point in his career he would be delusional to think anything other then bullpen is his ticket back to MLB

[James]

17 hours ago, weitz41 said:

Wasn't De Leon one of the pieces offered for Dozier? I vaguely remember something about him and Bellinger for Dozier. But the Dodger wouldn't part with Bellinger.

I'd have to look up the rumors, but if memory serves me correctly, it was the Dodgers that were unwilling to part with De Leon, which is why the original trade never got done.