Miguel Sano is on the Comeback Trail

The Twins have come a long way from their “Bomba Squad” identity, with a new style overall

Huh? Their approach hasn't changed. It's still swing for the fences. The only thing that HAS changed is their ability to be prolific at doing it. Makes a difference when the ball isn't juiced..... I'd say watching most of their at bats last year they're still trying to be Bomba Squad #2.

There is no bad minor league deal!  Chris Williams (as a DH 1B) and Sabato aren’t big leaguers so sticking him in St. Paul would be a nice piece.

Not many players have as big an upside as Sano. Lotto ticket but never know.

I'd love to take Sano on a minor-league deal but as long this organization still has the "bomba squad" mentality, I'll have to say good luck somewhere else. 

He would need to prove his worth in a US independent baseball league before being given a AAA deal. I have too many doubts about him being able to do that. His MLB career was average length. Anything beyond that is pushing it. 

Please...no.

It's Christmas   , do we  really  have to contemplate a sano return to baseball  ...

I wanted something  under the tree for Christmas but please I'll accept anything in the new-year instead  ...

Merry Christmas  and thanks for articles ...

Reminiscing about the good old days and hoping Sano can get it together again is a lovely idea, in theory. But in reality, I don't think he would have any role on our current team. Unless, he can do an Ohtani and dazzle up with his pitching prowess. 

I always had high hopes for Sano, and wish him the best, be it with the Twins on a minor league deal or someone else.

Maybe the Dodgers will offer Miguel a $300 million contract

Good Lord no.

No.  Let me restate that; Please no.  Put another way; for the love of Shaboom NOOOOO!

Sano would add quality strikeouts to the Twins as they defend their title as strikeout champs of all time. 

Have appreciated the gift that has been Sano, but it's time to move on. Heck, I'm hoping for a McCusker to be the surprise gift this year.

I would not mind seeing the twins bring him in on a minor league deal. If he finds some of his peak form it would be lightning in a bottle.  I am not expecting much but sometimes those scenarios work out in an unexpected way and Sano if in shape is still young in years that should be his prime.  

Sano?

Don't waste even a rookie league roster spot on this guy. Instead, invest in a guy willing to work on his defensive skills, offensive skills and physical condition. There are lots of available fast-food restaurant jobs open in the Dominican Republic where he'd be more comfortable, eligible for free meals and a uniform that fits.

He's 30 years old.  He's slashing  .190/.316/.354. He's striking out 30% of the time in Dominican Winter League!! That ship sailed a long time ago.....

No way do we look to bring him back.  He never took playing baseball seriously.  He never was willing to put in the work that was needed to be an everyday player and stay in the lineup.  I would not expect that he does that at his age now. 

On 12/25/2023 at 11:23 AM, saviking said:

I've never seen a more stubborn batter. One that could never recognize an outside slider and lay off it. He could have led the league in walks if he had just laid off them. 

Well, yes...and no. 

If he had laid off them, he would have walked a lot...until the pitchers understood he was laying off them, and then he wouldn't have seen them with the frequency he did when he would not swing at those pitches.  

He adjusts, they adjust.  

7 hours ago, mikelink45 said:

I have to update - we brought Baddoo back to the organization.  Do I expect anything good?  No,  But we have that great name back  

Do you mean Niko Goodrum?

On 12/24/2023 at 1:48 PM, rv78 said:

The Twins have come a long way from their “Bomba Squad” identity, with a new style overall

Huh? Their approach hasn't changed. It's still swing for the fences. The only thing that HAS changed is their ability to be prolific at doing it. Makes a difference when the ball isn't juiced..... I'd say watching most of their at bats last year they're still trying to be Bomba Squad #2.

Not sure why someone would give this statement a thumbs down.  It is objectively true.  They just struck out at a record level for a season.  Our approach is obviously to sell out for power.  I mean, I hope this is true, or the K record becomes really depressing.

I mean if anyone has potential, probably have to give them a shot.  Almost all minor league deals don't pan out, but once in awhile one of them does.  Look pretty silly if the Royals gave him a shot and in a year or two he shows up and hits 30 bombs again.  Most likely it won't happen, but you know the potential is there.  At first I was thinking of that old don't use drugs saying from the 90's. Just SA No.  But like I said, it couldn't hurt, could just cut him if it doesn't work out.

On 12/25/2023 at 8:10 PM, adorduan said:

He's 30 years old.  He's slashing  .190/.316/.354. He's striking out 30% of the time in Dominican Winter League!! That ship sailed a long time ago.....

The DWL is highly underrated. Be fair please.