I NEVER said the Twins should not spend any money. I guess I just get tired of the constant TD bitching for the Twins not spending 130, 150 or 200 million when it is not warranted.
Wouldn’t developing Jenkins and one or two of the young starting pitchers into top line players be preferred over dropping $50 million in free agency??
Who cares?? The Twins plan should be to develop some minor league talent and advance it and not spending money on mediocre fee agents. TD needs to get over its obsession with what the payroll will be.
Some people will never learn. Despite having some success, signing Correa was not a successful move for the Twins. Development and advancement of their own farm system should be the approach.
Development and advancement of minor league talent should be the Twins focus. Sure, spending money when prudent is also needed, but spending money for the sake of spending money is not a good strategy. It is ok if the payroll is 100 million one year as long as a 150 million year goes with it.
I would not trade any of them. I think 3 of the ones you listed are on the IR now. Another 2-3 should be moved to the bullpen. And several others would not be hurt by starting the season in the minors.
Rebuilding the pen will be a project, but I don’t think it is impossible.
What is it going to take to get the underperforming lineup, performing? If that happens with what looks to be a decent starting rotation, why couldn’t they compete?