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I guess my thing is, don't say something unless you actually plan to follow through on it. They may have a different definition of impact pitching, but I think we can all agree that if they sign Ivan Nova or Alex Wood and that's it, the words of the FO means much, much, much less after.

Also, no way the Player's Association would allow this to happen.

It may also come down to more than money for these guys. We all assume that Cole won't resign with the Astros. If they win the world series this year, why would he pass up a chance to win one or two more with them? Could he take less money to stay with a team that has legitimately made him the pitcher he is? He had one good year with the Pirates; 2015. All his other years with Pittsburgh he pitched less than 140 innings, albeit with really solid numbers, but his career definitely took off with Houston. I personally think it's Cole or bust for top of the rotation. No to Strasburg for more than 3 years at 25+ million; dude has had injury history and is a power arm which to me, spells disaster; also don't think he'll opt out. Personally would rather sign Wheeler as he will cost a lot less and will probably be better in the long run than Strasburg. Sign Cole or use prospects to trade for front line starter, in my opinion. Would the Reds trade Castillo; personally would give up Lewis for him. What about Syndagaard; would give up Lewis for him too. There is no need to sign middling starters, especially when the front office said they're targeting impact pitching. Ivan Nova is not an impact pitcher, neither is Alex Wood, neither is Quintana. Our internal options are just as good as those guys. I imagine Pineda will sign a 1-2 year deal similar to what he got from the Twins two years ago. If so, get him as well. Cole Berrios Wheeler Odo Pineda/Dobnak/Smeltzer/Gonsalves/Graterol Offense is bound for regression. Need to bolster that pitching staff pronto. The FO said they were going to do it, now it's time to actually back up what they say. Go for the gold and if it doesn't work, you can always retool later down the road. I'd personally rather win one world series and have some down years than have prospects in the bank that odds say majority won't pan out.

Definitely good to see Lewis looking strong in the first couple weeks of the AFL. Chalmers seems destined for the bullpen, and if he can get his control under control, he could be a stud out there. Who's this Zach Neff kid? May we see him in Minnesota next year? Thanks for the report!

This playoff run has been the worst. Goodnight all, see you next season.

Eddie is going to end this series with a .250 BA.

Arraez was batting over .400 coming into the game.

cruz has looked brutal in this series.

Where's the squirrel?

good season, Twins. Absolute S*** playoffs. Go and get some real pitchers in the offseason and try again next year.

You're wondering now what to do, Now you know the this is the end. -The Specials.

Should be 0-2

Next inning is probably the best chance to score a couple runs. Gotta think Cruz is going to do something.

If Marwin choked up any more on his bat, he'd be close to holding a 20" bat.

I'll give you that. Should have caught the pop up and a couple bad throws. But his bat has been there.

rats.

Rough start? The dude was hitting .4something coming into the game...

Garbage. Absolute garbage swings.

Swinging for the fences every time.

That's at least five blown calls by the ump tonight.

Or failure due to curse.

Zero clutch hitting this game. Twins have had their chances.

****!!!!

Is Gibson really warming up?

At least Islanders hockey has started....