Rosario for Price and 21 million from Redsox. Twins net out adding 17 million to payroll and get a good starting pitcher. May have enough in budget to sign Donaldson. so that makes the decision based on how much of a difference is there between Larnach or Killeroff and Rosario next season?
I wonder if the trade rumors for Rosario would lead to enough payroll space to add Ryu and Donaldson? Adding both players would sell lots of tickets I think.
I don't think Ryu is a good fit for the Angels as they have injury issues in the rotation already. They would probably rather have 2 pitchers who can throw 180 innings with more certainty Keuchel and Terehen. They have other holes to fix as well. I think we are waiting to see if Madbum goes to LA.
When we traded for Odorizzi he was coming off a down year where he was injured and his stuff seemed to decline. Most teams were worried that paying him 6.3-4 million and giving up prospects would be too much. Odorizzi turned that around.
Because of how competitive we are right now, I would be disappointed if we don't get 1 of Donaldson, Bumgarner, Ryu, or Keuchel. I like Tony and Rodney's idea if Alex Wood and Tehren. Or Wood and Tanner Roark if need be.
Avila is half the cost of Castro. That alone makes this a good signing considering there is no drop off in offense. And the defense difference isn't enough of a change either. So finding a placeholder till Jeffers is ready at half what we paid last year is worth it to me.
I would imagine there is a little flexibility in the 135-140. But in the spirit of 135. I would rather have an innings eater than Hill but I would want Donaldson. So Keuchel and Donaldson works for me. Add Gausman if we can hit 140ish.
If the Twins go with Keuchel and Donaldson I hope they also go after Gausman or another reclamation project to compete for the 5th spot in the rotation. I also would like to see them get another pen arm. trade for Giles?
I love.the signing as it takes a lot of pressure off. We need a real good starter, but at this point we just need to do better than Gibson and Martin to improve the rotation. Also at this price I wonder if there is enough to sign Donaldson to a three year deal after we sign Bumgarner?
If the Twins resign Pineda, the question becomes....does the other starting pitcher the Twins sign and Dobnak make a better combo than Gibson and Martin? And with that other pitcher will we be able to afford a player like Donaldson For 3b?
I think if the Twins can go sign Pineda to be a 4th starter in the 2 year 22-24 million. I would be fine with the Twins signing Gausman to a Martin Perez style contract of a 1 year with option contract. That would still leave us plenty of money to sign a starting pitcher like Bumgarner, Wheeler, or Ryu to a contract.
Polanco is a good doubles hitter whether he hits home runs it not. I see Polanco as a 30-40 2Bs a season player depending on ABs. He also can be counted on for a solid average .270-.290. as far as HRs go I see a consistant 10-15 with 20 a possibility. Even without the HRs he provides value by being available and good OBP. With all the power on our team I would think OBP would be more important moving forward. That's why Arreaz is so valuable to us.
Schoop didn't get as much playing time as anticipated but I feel he slightly outperformed expectations. I was hoping for a .750 OPS and he did better. Was fine defensively and we knew about the low obp. That was baked into the cake. I am happy with what he did and he was also a great sport about Arreaz taking playing time away from him. That speaks volumes of his character and him as a team mate and team player.