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  1. Twins GFP
    For the right price, sure. Last year the Twins did a great job of raising the floor, as was obvious during the season. Moves like this are necessary to win.
  2. Twins GFP
    Really boils down to a few things: 1) Is Gray open to the idea of returning to MN? 2) Do the Twins believe he can come close to the level of pitching he has provided over the last 2 years in the future? If the answer is yes to both, the Twins should basically offer whatever it takes to keep him here. 3/$75 should do it. Pitchers providing his caliber of work do not come around the FA market regularly. Especially not at the price/year range it would take to sign him. The Twins are out of the "building" phase and should be in "win-now" mode. While not giving away the farm, they have a 3-4 year window here where they should be doing everything they can to win. Signing Gray would not cost any prospects, only dollars.
  3. Twins GFP
    In checking around: NBC Sports is predicting 3/$90m Bleacher Reports is predicting 3/$65m Athletic is predicting 3/$64m Spotrac is predicting 3/$66m Take these with a grain of salt, but I would be ok with a 3/60ish contract. Just my personal opinion: I don't like anything over 3-4 years for ANY pitcher. I think the risk is too high for anything longer and they are almost guaranteed to be an albatross at the end.
  4. Twins GFP
    My comment was more on the will he/won't he accept the QO. I 100% agree with your comments. They should make a threshold or market value run at him. I think a 2/$45 with a 3rd year team option that guarantees with very attainable goals (20 starts or 120 innings in 2nd year) would work for both. If another team wants to overpay for him, there is not much the Twins can do except take the draft pick. I have said this elsewhere: Gray has been extremely successful in Minnesota, the Twins will be in the playoff mix for the next 3-5 years, Minnesota is less stressful than NY, Boston, et al. It is in both parties best interest to see if there is a common ground deal here.
  5. Twins GFP
    It seems all the arguments to move both of these players is the same reason why a cost conscious mid-market team like the Twins should keep them. They are both relatively inexpensive. They are both avg to slightly above avg at their respective positions (complain about the negatives all you want). There are still current question marks about who would replace them. $10.5m for 100 games of Polanco is not outlandish. Kepler is a little more of a risk, but not as high as most people think. They may be shopped this offseason, but I think the odds are pretty strong they will be in a Twins uniform next year,
  6. Twins GFP
    100% Gray will reject the offer. That being said, there is still a decent chance he is pitching in a Twins uniform next year. At this stage in his career, a 3/$45 contract is better than a 1/$20.
  7. Twins GFP
    I am not a big fan of long term contracts for SP, no matter how good they are. Four year max on a SP. Too many injuries, too many things can go wrong. I would rather see them go after these guys with a shorter term/higher AAS. It mitigates the risk. Would love to have Gray back at those numbers. Outside of a very few guys, I am starting to believe the Twins would be in on any player they choose to go after.
  8. Twins GFP
    I would tend to agree with that sentiment, but they are not going to go out and spend $15M on that position. Unless the Twins 100% know Buck is not going to play CF next year, they are not going to get a "starting level" player. MAT was basically perfect in that role, bringing him back makes a lot of sense. I can see a path for a high end 1B. Kiriloff is a decent OF and could ultimate move Wallner to RF when Kepler leaves.
  9. Twins GFP
    This is a small thing, but Bremer leaving was a story on every sports website except for ESPN. ESPN didn't touch it. I know we aren't the Yankees, Red Sox, or Dodgers, but that is just sad...
  10. Twins GFP
    The other factor here is that the Twins aren't building a team from scratch. With the exception of Gray/Maeda decisions, most of the decisions they need to make are on role players. Assuming Kepler and Polanco are picked up, and Kiriloff and Buxton are healthy enough to start the season (big ifs, I know), they are basically set for next year. No reason for big moves unless something falls into their lap again.
  11. Twins GFP
    Like it or not, his contract is sunk money. Everybody knew the risks involved when he signed his big contract. We all knew there was a chance his health would not hold up for a full season. This is the main reason the Twins were able to get him so cheap. A defensive specialist with some pop? Seriously? So he is Michael A Taylor in your eyes? When Buck is healthy and playing CF, he is one of the most impactful players in baseball.
  12. Twins GFP
    Gladden would be perfect for television. The fans won't have to worry about his inability to call a game and his horrendous grasp of the English language. They can just turn the volume down and still know what is going on.
  13. Twins GFP
    Money, Money, Money, Money... MONEY!!! I am guessing he can still be had for under $1.5M. Viable risk for Nick Punto Jr.
  14. Twins GFP
    So in your opinion, at least one more. Got it...
  15. Twins GFP
    How many more articles do we need to see touting the depth in the minors and the canny decisions made by the FO before people stop calling for their heads? Just wondering...
  16. Twins GFP
    At worst, he is a solid #3. Stop panicking.
  17. Twins GFP
    I am struggling to see why everyone is giving up on Buxton already. Have a backup in place, yes. But to write him off completely makes zero sense right now.
  18. Twins GFP
    Basically the only untouchables right now are Correa and Buxton. The "it would take a perfect trade" guys are Duran and Lewis. Everybody else has a level of availability if the Twins thought it would improve their team. After the dealings with Correa and Buxton, we-as-fans need to re-evaluate how the front office looks at things. I don't think any available player, either FA or trade candidate, is off the table.
  19. Twins GFP
    Not crazy at all. I have always thought Maeda back was a strong possibility. I wouldn't go QO, I would go 2/$30 with a 3rd yr team option. He has been really good in Minnesota, could be strong as a SP or RP.
  20. Twins GFP
    I agree with the regional viewership statement because it has always been that way. Baseball does not promote the league as a whole, the teams are generally left to fend for themselves. Baseball is more a collection of independent contractors compared to NFL/NBA. They need to pivot and start using a more national model or the smaller teams will eventually die.
  21. Twins GFP
    Lots of calls to replace Solano with an in-house candidate. With all of the injuries and player movement this year, I think if the Twins felt there was a solid in-house candidate we would have seen him. Still early in the offseason, but still huge questions on Kiriloff. I would not be surprised to see a run at a "full-time" guy either through trade or FA. If the Twins do not like what they see, a reunion with Solano on another 1 yr deal is very plausible.
  22. Twins GFP
    I see what you did there...
  23. Twins GFP
    If my memory serves, those rights are held by the teams, not the broadcasters. Revisit the spat between the Orioles and Nationals from a few years back. The big issue with regional broadcasting is that the big cities stay richer and the smaller cities suffer. The bigger cities are not willing to give up that type of income, that financial advantage for the greater good of the league. Unlike NFL and NBA which grew on the back of national broadcast deals benefiting the entire league as a whole, baseball has always been about their region. This is probably the biggest issue facing baseball today that does not get enough press.
  24. Twins GFP
    Does everyone here realize that a subscription to MLBtv does us no good? MLBtv is still restricted by the regional blackout rules. That is the whole problem. A national television/streaming contract is the only way to ensure the long term viability of baseball. Do you think Packers or Bills would survive without a national NFL contract?
  25. Twins GFP
    As long as MLB lives in the world of regional television rights, small and mid-market teams will not be able to maximize profits. The Twins would better off with MLB and a national broadcast deal. Going local is short-sighted, they need to be able to be seen in the five state area, along with pushing into Montana and Nebraska.
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