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  1. Twins GFP
    I would really like some to justify how signing Jake Bauers to a long term contract for a lot of money makes any sense. Five years of holding on to a MLB job by the skin of his teeth, followed by a decent half-season and a good one. This is not the kind of flier that this team should be investing time and money in.
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  4. Twins GFP
    Sure! The Twins should consider all good FA players. Just don't "overpay" them or "block the highly touted prospect [insert name here]" over that is all we will read about in the comment section for the next 18 months. I would be for signing Gray on nothing longer than 2-years @ $20m per year max, but I don't think that would get it done.
  5.    Twins GFP reacted to a post in a topic: Burn Bright, Fade Fast: Remember Addison Reed Before You Pay a Reliever
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    I love watching people trying to justify spending gobs of money on FA pitchers.... Can anybody tell me where the Twins got Yoendrys Gomez this year? Over the past few years how much have they paid for Danny Coulombe? Brock Stewart? Almost all relievers are failed SP. The Twins have a haul of SP4/5 type guys in MiLB. Expect to see a handful of them (Festa?) converted. Find reliable guys that can handle the RP rollercoaster.
  7.    Twins GFP reacted to a post in a topic: Burn Bright, Fade Fast: Remember Addison Reed Before You Pay a Reliever
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    When was the last time Jim Bowden said anything that was accurate or relevant? 2/$15? Seriously? Even if you are under the premise that the QO would be a massive overpay, it would be a one-year commitment to a player much better than the alternatives.
  9. Twins GFP
    Maybe, but $12M last year, $14M the year before... 4/$60 feels like a stretch.
  10. Twins GFP
    They provide some similarities offensively, but Arraez has a much longer track record of success. I also I don't think you are giving enough credence to the defensive role of this signing. Arraez has worked to become a passable defensive 2B, with an ability to play 1B. Either/or is currently a position of need at the moment (depending on where you want to put Clemens). Signing him to a 2/26 or 3/36 seems reasonable for a locked in #2 guy in the lineup that fills a defensive need. To other commenters, I am not sold that Bauer's one year of success is worth a flier.
  11. Twins GFP
    This. None of lip service matters. I will not believe the Twins are going to spend any "real" money until they actually spend it (or are force to by the new CBA). IMO: -Unless they can get Ty France for a song, Arraez should be their top FA priority. He realistically checks off the most boxes. -Assuming Jeffers is off the table, I would only go after a Kelly/Stephenson type Catcher on a cheapish one-year contract. Two years if the Twins believe their prospects are not close. -Volatility in RP makes spending big money there scary. I am fine with them signing guys that will raise the floor.
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    Trading a top 30 prospect is not bold, any trade for a semi-decent player will be in the top 30. Top 10 would be bold. Bold for this team is making moves to raise the ceiling, not the floor. Bold for this team is making moves that invest in the fan base, not squeezing every last nickel. Bold for this team is saying what you are gong to do and actually do it.
  15.    Coach reacted to a post in a topic: Could Paul Goldschmidt Give the Twins a Platoon Solution?
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    Without a viable in-house option at first base, these types of players need to be considered. The Twins track record of older 1B fill-ins over the last few years has been pretty good, I am not sure why there is so much negativity on Goldschmidt here. Solid offense, solid defense, fills a position of need. Of course we-as-fans want a 24-yr-old, slugging, Gold Glove 1B, but that is not going to happen anytime soon. That being said, I would rather they sign Arraez. Plays 2B and some 1B, (moving Clemens to 1B), solidifies the top of the lineup, allows the Twins to focus on other pressing needs.
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    I think the elephant in the room with this kind of list is the caveat "players that fall into the Twins historical spending category". Though the FA list this tear looks a little thin, this list looks vastly different if you include guys that might command $15M+ annually.
  18.    Senior Softball Guy reacted to a post in a topic: One Player From Each A.L. Playoff Team Twins Could Sign in MLB Free Agency
  19. Twins GFP
    IKF, De Los Santos, and Mateo should not be in any conversations. They bring nothing that can't be found in-house other than "veteran leadership". Grichuk is a piece you add when you are rounding out a strong team, not adding a reliable core-type player. Why sign Foster Griffin when you already have Bailey Ober? Bednar would be a candidate, but you would be buying high and probably paying for it. Are you getting the 2024 version or the 2026 version. Gotta love the volatility of RP...
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  24. Twins GFP
    Add: John Castino Corey Koskie Jason Kubel Jim Eisenrich Alex Kiriloff Too many high-level what-ifs in the Twins history.
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  26. Twins GFP
    Pretty much as everyone is saying. Lowe doesn't move the needle. At this point FA or trade moves should really raise the entire level of the team, not just raise the floor.
  27. Twins GFP
    Like it or not, money comes into play. Showing what their projected salary would be is a big part of this type of discussion.
  28.    Twins GFP reacted to a post in a topic: Former Twin Mitch Garver Announces Retirement
  29. Twins GFP
    Thank you for misquoting me AGAIN. I did not say he was the biggest reason, but arguably the biggest reason. That is a large distinction. When you attempt to dispute what I say, please quote me correctly. That being said, you say SWR is not in top 20 reasons why the team missed the playoffs by 7 games. Please list the 20 things that had had a bigger impact on them missing the playoffs than SWR and his 1-9 record over the first third of the season.
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