smoot27
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Perkins can be bought out for 700k saving the team over $6 million. Santiago's 8 million is also coming off the payroll. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Hughes bought out and Mauer only has 1 year left on his contract. The Twins have money to play with to get a deal done for a quality pitcher. They won't overpay but I expect a reasonable deal for a solid #2-3 type starter and some BP help. Perhaps they could restructure Mauer with a 2 year deal for $30 million rather than a 1 year $23 million, and get 2 years from him while spreading the cost.
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The previous poster quoted me twice as having said "likely" 90+ wins when in fact I said should have a realistic chance. Likely and realistic are two very different things. I would agree that 25% is realistic.
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First of all, the Twins' team ERA ranked 19/30, far from "one of the worst". Secondly, despite mediocre pitching, the Twins won 85 games. You seem to ignore my statement that 90 wins would likely require at least one additional quality starting pitcher and a good reliever. The Twins had the 7th best offense in terms of runs scored. It's reasonable to predict that with Buxton improving his plate discipline and a healthy Sano, they should remain in the top 10. A modest improvement to the pitching staff makes 90 wins a reasonable prediction. You seem to be confusing "reasonable" with "probable". I would expect that if the Twins added a pair like Cobb and Tony Watson, many forecasters will estimate right around 90 wins.
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Only 2 playoff teams didn't win 90.
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I doubt we trade for a top tier pitcher. I think it's far more likely we sign a mid rotation guy and add a couple quality bullpen addictions. Maybe we get an Alex Cobb type to put 2nd in the rotation. I could live with a rotation like Santana, Cobb, Berrios, Gibson, Mejia if we improve the pen. We likely gave away several games this year throwing out Hughes, Santiago, Sledgers, Wilk and Turley. This rotation with Romero/Gonsalves on deck would at least represent a modest improvement. With a quality reliever (Tony Watson/Bryan Shaw) and some BP depth, we should have a realistic shot at 90+ wins.
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2018 FA isn't great but getting someone like Drew Pomerantz, Brandon McCarthy, Garrett Richards or Patrick Corbin could suffice. We might be fine with the existing rotation if the BP is enhanced.
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I think it was reasonable to assume much improvement this year but I'm thrilled by what Buxton and Rosario did. This offense with a healthy Sano is easily a division challenger. I'm not sure what the 2018 forecast is for Gonsalves or Romero but improved pitching will be necessary. I would imagine the Twins will add a middle of the rotation starter in FA with Santiago's 8 million expiring. Perhaps some BP depth as well.
