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  1. saviking
    I remember going to see Cedar Rapids play Peoria at the beginning of the season and reported the team was loaded with talent. Bodes well for the team two to three years from now. Miller is young and has plenty of time for his hitting to come around. Most players get moved from short to second or third because their defense is not good enough to play in the bigs. 'good for him ..
  2. saviking
    Bottom line losing any of the player left unprotected would not be devastating in the long run.
  3. saviking
    The biggest travesty last year was to stick with Gallo over Larnach. This was his prove it year and it got short circuited. Everyone knows it takes 1000 abates or so to adapt to major league caliber pitching. I think the Twins gave up on him too early. The ONLY reason I would want the Twins to trade Larnach would be to give Larnach a change to prove himself in the majors. But I would prefer we give him a real shot in the bigs if we trade Kepler.
  4. saviking
    I agree 100%. The problem with free agents is that the team is reluctant to let them go when they don't work out. Good thing about our young players is they have options so we can move them up and down pretty much at will. If we move Kepler and Polanco I want to see Larnach get an extended stay replacing Kepler, but in left field and Wallner in right and Severino taking Polanco's place. He can pinch hit, and back up first and second. Martin as part of the outfield rotation. With Lee coming up later there is no need to sign any position player this year. Just focus on adding a starter and some relief help.
  5. saviking
    if they didn't trade Garver they don't get Correa. Is that supposed to be justification for trading Garver? I'd rather have a Jeffery/Garver catching duo, Lewis or Lee at shortstop and 36 million in the kitty to use next year .. Damn that trade ...
  6. saviking
    You are right. Taylor is the safest option without breaking the bat. His defense made our pitching staff look pretty good .. But if Lewis wasn't injury prone, he would be my first option by far.
  7. saviking
    If Austin is as good a centerfielder as I've heard, then the Twins need to see how his bat plays in the majors. I love guys that have a high on-base percentage and can steal bases.
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  9. saviking
    I hear yah. I just need to get to the point that I accept the signing and embrace Carlos. The reason I was upset is that I too think we have tremendous young talent and that Correa was keeping Lewis or Lee from playing shortstop at about 33 million a year less or more but you are right, his salary now forces the Twins to play even more of our young talent. You're right, our young talent can carry the old man so it's all good .. I guess
  10. saviking
    It's fun to dream but with Correas and Buxtons al.ost 50 mill in salary and losing a lot of TV revenue we probably left with our minor league system, which is not a bad thing by the way.
  11. saviking
    Yes, I through the two 50 top minor leagues in with out giving it too much thought. No way someone gives us anywhere near that. But, that would probably be the cost of most other players earning 36 million a year or at least something far more that what we could get for Correa IF he agreed to a trade. I tried to like the origiinal trade from Houston. But as I watched him through out the year I just could see that much value in him for that type of money. Money that handicaps a mid market team. When Correa decided not to come back I was thrilled! Then I watched two deals fail and heard we were talking contract with Correa again. After resigning with us I decided to give orrea a chance to change my mind. Only this year his performance was worse than the previous year. Everyonegives him cudis for getting a few hits in the Playoffs in Houston. There, we knew he was a play off warrier. I suppose I will start out giving Correa the benefit of the doubt next year hoping he gets off to a good start but I actually cringed when he came to the plate with runners on. Not only dud he not knock them in he was a huge rally killer with all off the fmdouble plays he hit into. It woukd have been better if he had just struck out. But yes, I plead insanity for haphazordly throwing two top 50 minor leaguers in there. But to be honest, I'd trade him for just about anyone to get his 36 mill off our books and open up SS for Lewis or Lee. But that's just me. Thanks for putting up with my rants.
  12. saviking
    And that's my point of consternation. We paid way to much for damaged goods that other teams were passing on. The fact we would have to throw in money to get him off our hands confirms he'd not worth what we are paying him and that has been my point all along. Especially when we had two very promising young short stops very close to the Bigs. It made no sense to me at the time and makes no sense to me now. Especially when we are cash strapped. It's too risky for mid market teams to try and play with the big boys by signing a top tier contract. You are betting the farm. We were very lucky to escape the Donaldson trade. And in essence what you are telling me us stop complaining about Correa because noone else wants him and we are married to him through thick and then. Sorry, that doesn't make me feel any better.
  13. saviking
    So he will hold us hostage ..
  14. saviking
    Number 8 .. trading Correa recoups that money and note, ads a couple top 50 minor league prospects to our farm system while giving a path for Lewus and Lee to take over the left side of our infield. Correa is not a necessity he'd a luxury we can't afford.
  15. saviking
    Part of me just wants him to retire .. Unless he can play the outfield Buxton is a. cLog in the wheel. I'd rather he play all out for as long as his knee holds up and then bring someone up to take his place whether it's 3 months or 3 weeks.
  16. saviking
    Then Lee steps up. Question is, how much could you improve the team with an extra 36 .million to spend
  17. saviking
    I thought about moving it up a year but very few players make it by 21 years old so I took the conservative route which is still pretty darn young.
  18. saviking
    On a similar note, the Athletic listed with the top Twins based on upside potential. Lewis was first, Correa was 13th. Lee was third. Tell me again why we are spending 36 million a year when our budget is going to get tighter due to the TV revenue on Correa?
  19. saviking
    I'm waiting for the 10 reasons he won't be back article now ..
  20. saviking
    People think Dick Bremer resigned but my read is the decision was made for Dick and he showed his unseal class .. But the more I think about it I'm very disappointed. I see no reason to move Dick out of the box. The Twins need to be very, very careful who they pick to replace Dick or this could really backfire. The MOVE was a monster move and from this article it sounds like the Twins are already gating blowback. I would gladly sign a bring Dick back petition ..
  21. saviking
    I think his high OBP, power and speed overshadow his strikeouts. An out us an out however you look at it. With a strikeout at least you don't hit into double plays which are inning killers.
  22. saviking
    I think it depends on whether the Twins want him to stay in the minors this year building up his arm strength. Even if they do he will. E on a pitch count. Maybe let him start and then when he's closing in on his max pitch count let him finish up in the pen. As much h as I really want to see him in the majors I can wait another year of development as he really hasn't had much development to date due to injuries..
  23. saviking
    Since I'm in the camp of bringing up our young, inexpensive players in our pipeline I don't fear the loss in TV revenue 🙃
  24. saviking
    Wouldn't it be cool if Bremer's son took over for him although I've never heard him broadcast in the minors ..
  25. saviking
    I'm fine with it but kind of surprised Jenkins moved ahead of Lee.
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