I'm tired of Odo being a 5 and fly pitcher for over $10m. Would definitely gamble on Walker, his arm is electric when healthy. Dobnak has done nothing wrong to lose his spot, so no issues with him either. Thorpe has been a prospect crush for a few years and needs to show results this spring
His delivery is very unique, but that alone shouldn't push him to RP role. I worry about his secondary pitches more than his motion. His build looks like he could be a workhorse if he can command 3+ pitches
The next few months we will find out ML guys took the time away to work on their craft. Would love to have 2-3 of these power arms in St Paul ready for their opportunity
Seems like a good deal for both teams. RP with good heat, nasty slider and MLB experience. Wade wasn't going to much playing time with the Twins, so I hope he gets a chance in SF
I believe Pineda was suspended for a weight loss drug, not roids. Great couple day for the Twins and I'm shocked they got Colome at that price. Wonder if they could still get a SP with good upside for $6-8m?
Why do Twins fans think every off-season the team will turn into the Yankees or Dodgers. No one went to games last year and probably won't this year either. I love this signing! Happy isn't a Cy candidate, but he is very good and very reliable. Anyone remember the rag arms we had at the 4 & 5 spots in our WS years? Now please go out and resign Cruz, get a backup MI and another RP
Zach Davies had a very good year for the Padres. If he does that again, Cubs could flip him as a cheap rental at the trade deadline. He is only making $8.5 and will be a UFA after the season
Sox gave up a great prospect for Lynn. Too bad Lynn rediscovered himself after he left the Twins. Given a choice of Springer & Dunning or Lynn in the South Side, I'm 100% in favor of the Lynn trade. This division is no cake walk now! With the Indians SP depth, Sox lineup & solid rotation.. the Twins will need to answer the bell.
Have to give the W to the Twins. Dozier and Forsythe were a wash the rest of the year, but the Twins get a long reliever/5th SP that is under team control for a number of years. Smeltzer isn't an ace, but he is more than a capable big league pitcher with decent numbers
If I'm Eddie, I would go to Miami. He lives adoration and he could be a hero there. Not sure if the NL us still more if a FB league, but that would help him too
Odorizzi is a Five and Fly pitcher now. Is it possible he works out his control and goes 6-7 on a regular basis, yes, but not probable. I'd rather take a few cheaper flyers on guys like Walker and Tiers, than commit big dollars to Odo.
Stroman has been very opinionated for a few years. Way for him to never give a guy a chance because if something he read. Just because a guy gets a couple DUIs over an extended period of time, doesn'ake him a bad person or bad manager.
Worried about our bats going into the playoffs. Will we have Bux and Donaldson? Sano has been very cold of late and Cruz was quiet coming back from his injury. Wish Polanco was rolling and we could put him in front of Arraez.