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  1. dex8425
    He will most definitely want to play for an NL team if the NL does not adopt the DH. Never bet against Greinke. If he doesn't retire, he'll still be a valuable arm next year for some contender.
  2. dex8425
    Lewis played a ton of SS for the Twins in 2020 ST. He hit well too. I don't see any reason why the Twins don't view him as a SS. It's only other sites/writers who have said he might end up in the OF.
  3. dex8425
    I agree with almost all of this but would be thrilled if the Twins signed Greinke to a 1-2 year deal. He's durable, effective, and shouldn't be super expensive given his age and bad August 2021. Verlander is a risk, but Kluber bounced back pretty well from similar circumstances. I would sign a glove first SS to a cheap 1 year deal. Even Simmons; he can't be worse with the bat than he was in 2021.
  4. dex8425
    The average fan doesn't really know Buxton is the best player on the team, because he hasn't been, because he only plays in 25% of the games. The average MN sports fan knew Mauer was on a HOF track before he signed the extension. Mauer had already won 3 batting titles, one MVP and like 5 silver sluggers before the extension. Buxton has received low level MVP votes one full season and has never even been an all star. No comparison here. Then, the average fan complained when the team was terrible around Mauer in his 30's. That wasn't Mauer's fault. Buxton on a 120+ million dollar deal could really hurt the franchise if Buxton continues to play in 60 games a year...
  5. dex8425
    Thanks for this, was a pleasure to read. 7/133 actually seems more than fair to Buxton. I wouldn't make him the highest paid player in baseball. He's not Mike Trout, because Trout has actually proven he can stay healthy and win MVP's. 7/133 would be a huge gamble for the Twins. If Buxton wants more than that I'd honestly try and trade him this offseason.
  6. dex8425
    I'd definitely be interested in Greinke on a 1-2 year deal. Either him, or someone at the Jon Gray/Matz/Wood level, then sign Pineda. I expect the Twins to sign Pineda and someone like Rich Hill, and win 80-85 games next year.
  7. dex8425
    If the Twins trade Josh and don't pay all or most of the contract, the Twins will have to give up a decent prospect. Donaldson was the 2nd best player on the team this season. If the Twins want to compete next season, which the FO is saying they want to, they won't trade Donaldson.
  8. dex8425
    Twins won't really be interested in any of these guys. I expect them to look for a one year stop-gap until Lewis or Martin can assume the position. If you don't think Lewis is the SS of the future, you should have traded him already. Story is a legit star. Semien is not a defensive SS already. Correa will get the biggest deal of these five.
  9. dex8425
    Facts: The team was picked to win the division by most analysts, including those from outside of MN. The team finished last in the division. Baldelli has to take part of the blame for that.
  10. dex8425
    You're missing the fact that aging occurs, and it occurs faster if you've been injured a lot. Buxton's primary asset is his speed. He's not getting faster, and he's not getting healthier. If you break a bone, or have surgery, you're never quite the same again in that area. I'd bet that Donaldson plays more games than Buck next year. Donaldson has a history of injury issues but also can at least stay on the field as shown by his 44 career WAR and 4 seasons in top ten MVP voting. Buxton has zero years in the top ten of MVP voting. Personally, I wouldn't be mad if the Twins gambled on Buxton and signed him to an extension, but if I'm the GM I'm definitely shopping the trade market this winter to see if a team will overpay.
  11. dex8425
    I think the FO intends on putting the best team they can on the field in 2022. With that said, Donaldson is the every day 3B. If Donaldson goes down with injury, bring up Miranda and give him every day looks. Depth is always good.
  12. dex8425
    Yeah no way the Padres would do that trade. One year of Buxton is not worth that much. Maybe Buxton for Gore, straight up. I'd probably do that too.
  13. dex8425
    I went to 2020 spring training. Came back first week of March just before everything blew up. I was so blissfully expecting an awesome Twins season.
  14. dex8425
    I could go either way on Pineda for next year. Still hurt by the whole PED suspension thing and missing the playoff run and playoffs when the team needed him. He has been highly effective when on the field though, even though his stuff is not nearly as good as it used to be.
  15. dex8425
    Given his injury history in the minors, I'd be inclined to keep treating him with kid-gloves. Realistically the team is not going to compete for a division next year; all you want to see is growth and health from Ober and Ryan next year with an eye to compete in 2023.
  16. dex8425
    Simmons will certainly be available on a one year deal again, for cheaper. He can't possibly hit worse than he did this year, right??
  17. dex8425
    Solid starter, no. His benefit is versatility. He's a competent defender in all three outfield spots, not on the level of Buxton, Kepler or even Celestino. Re Gordon: if the FO has to make a choice between Gordon and Astudillo as the utility guy, that's a no brainer. I have no doubt Gordon is going to work hard and improve.
  18. dex8425
    He was very good in the playoffs and in the world series last year. 4.19 ERA in 37 postseason games isn't downright awful, although it's not Clayton Kershaw regular season level.
  19. dex8425
    Hard pass on Ray (buying extremely high) and Thor. I'd expect the FO to sign someone like Dylan Bundy or James Paxton.
  20. dex8425
    Bringing him back would be much worse. I do not want to see Colome in a Twins jersey next year for 5.5 million. Even if he is good, the team is going to be awful, so you might as well give innings to young guys to see what you have.
  21. dex8425
    I'd use Cy Young votes. If you consistently receive Cy Young (or even MVP) votes in today's game, you're an ace. Berrios is a really, really good pitcher but has never received Cy Young votes. Just to name a few in the game right now: Scherzer, Cole, Bieber, Degrom, Lynn, Kershaw, Wheeler, Bauer, Buehler, Burnes. Until 2020 Verlander and Kluber were obviously in that category as well.
  22. dex8425

    Saddest sports city

    dex8425 commented on glunn's blog entry in Blog glunn

    I was born in '91, so I've never seen a MN major sports championship, but if the Royals and Marlins can win a WS, the Twins should be able to. The Brewers have a shot this year getting zero help from their former MVP; there's no excuse for the Twins not winning a world series or playoff series when teams like the Marlins, Royals, Brewers, Reds, Rays, Rockies, and Cardinals have done it recently. I mean, the Rays have been to two world series in recent memory in the toughest division in baseball with zero fan support, a crappy stadium, and the lowest average payroll in the league.
  23. dex8425

    Saddest sports city

    dex8425 commented on glunn's blog entry in Blog glunn

    If you use the four main professional sports leages- NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL, Minneapolis currently has the longest title drought of any city with all four leagues represented. End of story-worst state to be a sports fan. Throw the MLS in there too, though the United have only had four seasons in the MLS so far and definitely overachieved last year. Who's the next team to break the title drought? Uh...Wild, maybe?
  24. dex8425
    I think Rocco prefers to be called Rocco instead of Skip.
  25. dex8425
    Not hurt. Donaldson is a better hitter than SImmons, and Donaldson can't really run.
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