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Just out of curiosity, who were some of the FAs that he wasn't able to sign that would have actually signed here to help finish the build?

I am hoping Trevor May can follow the suit.

Overall, I think Selig has done a pretty good job. Revenue is great. Most teams have new stadiums now. I think 21 have been built under his tenure. Consolidating the American and National League offices, consolidating the umpire pool, and realignment with introduction of wild cards are some of the good things that have happened under his tenure. The steroid era, the All Star game tie, the strike of 1994, and of course possible contraction are some of the bad things that happened under his tenure whether he was the commissioner or acting commissioner. A few things like would like to see or at least see addressed: I would like to see a more balanced schedule within each league. Possibly limit interleague play to be three years on, three years off. The three years on you could have a home and away series with each division in the opposite league. Perhaps having the DH rule apply to both leagues.

KC, what is the name of the BBQ place that is close to the Boulevard Brewing Co? I was thinking it was on StateLine Rd and just into Missouri.

This could be the answer to our prayers. Correia could go there and possibly eat some innings. I doubt he would make the postseason roster though. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/08/angels-searching-for-rotation-help-on-waiver-wire.html

Out of simplicity, May makes the most sense. He is on the 40 man, it would be his normal day to pitch. I think the easy choice would be May. I am holding out hope but the Twins have baffled me before.

With three kids ages 3 and younger, I get to watch a lot of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. I long to watch even half a game!

Good to see Scott Diamond had a good outing.

I agree with spycake. I think the best we can hope for regarding all our trade chips is a high upside/high risk prospect that may or may not make it. There isn't a whole lot of salary to eat and when there are other players that are being made available, our trade chips aren't that appealing.

I understand that every team is thin on those positions. To me, this guy seems like an organizational filler. He might not amount to anything. I hope I am wrong. My point was, we have a lot of guys like him in the minors already. Why not look at some of our thin positions and get another organizational filler in those positions. Maybe a guy who could be a 4th OF rather than running our minor league SS out in the major league OF.

I really didn't think the return would be great but we have a slough of guys like that in the organization already. I was thinking maybe a catcher, ss, or OF.

If Perkins tells Terry Ryan he wants out then so be it. If other teams call and blow Terry Ryan away, I think he has to listen. If neither of those happen, you don't actively shop him. Being 33 prior to the 2016 season means nothing. Player A: 4 seasons removed from leading the league in IP accumulated 55, 45, and 44 saves at ages 35-37. Player B: At age 33-34 accumulated 39 and 47 saves before injuring his arm which he sat out his age 35 season and returned to pitch in his age 36 season and was an all star his age 37 and 38 seasons. Player C: Accumulated 40, 53, and 43 saves in his 33-35 age years and continued his dominance until age 43. Player A: John Smoltz Player B: Joe Nathan Player C: Mariano Rivera Considering what the Twins will owe Perkins in 2016, I would hang onto him. He could have some great years yet after this contract is up. He is a proven closer who is cheap and allowing the Twins payroll flexibility to possibly go get a bat or another arm if needed. To flip him now for a wild card IMO would be foolish.

I don't see interleague play going away although it would be nice if they didn't do it for three years and then had a three year rotation of interleague opponents (NL east year 1, NL central year 2, NL west year 3). That would allow for an extra series with other opponents not in your division but in your league. I know with the current alignment, there has to be an interleague series at all times. That has to be hard on a front office to manage your roster by making a road trip such as the Twins did to Seattle then to an NL city like Denver. IIRC, Detroit was kind of throwing a little stink last year because they ended the season in Miami and didn't want to take Martinez out of the lineup as well as have their pitchers bat at the very end of the season. None of that mattered however.

Earlier in some replies there were comments about his salary and how they came up with some of the numbers. Correct me if I am wrong, but at the time he signed his extension, he was under contract through 2015 or 2016. IIRC, he signed his extension during spring training and the day he signed it or the day after he was on the radio broadcast talking about it. He was given a raise for the years he was under contract. Also, IIRC, he said he wanted to stay in Minnesota and be around for the resurgence and it was something along the lines that he and his family are comfortable here and have enough security (money in the bank) as they would need. I get the arguments to trade him. He does have value in a position that can be looked upon as overrated. Closers can have a short window. I get all of the arguments, I really do. IMO, we have a guy who is one of the best in the game and is committed to Minnesota. He wants to be here and he wants to win here. His contract is never going to hinder the Twins. At some point, the Twins will turn it around. I think we all expect it to happen before his contract would expire. I don't want to trade him now because we can and I also don't want to trade for a closer when we need one either. That worked out well the last time didn't it? As for the Dodgers as a trade partner, I don't see it. They have Jensen closing and he is good. 29 saves in 32 opportunities, 40.2 IP 63 K They have a former closer and LHP JP Howell as a set up man and he is having a great year. 1.30 ERA 0.92 WHIP 33K in 34.2 IP. They also have former closers Chris Perez, Brian Wilson, and Brandon League. Yes, Perkins is better then them. Are they going to have enough innings to keep everyone of those guys happy? Are they willing to give up a prospect like Seager when Hanley Ramirez is in a contract year and Juan Uribe is manning 3B?

I wonder how soon the youth movement will take place now. I would assume that the season ticket sales will be down next year since they pushed the ASG hard. They need something to keep ticket sales up.

Maybe Crasnick knows something we don't. I am guessing it was some misinformation given to him. "Meyer received an invitation to the Futures Game this year when fellow Twins pitching prospect Trevor May was summoned to the big club and became ineligible." http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/49704/impressive-cameo-for-twins-prospect-meyer

Josh Harrison

[TABLE=width: 958] 11 Byung-Hyun Kim [/TABLE] Wasn't he the closer in Arizona for a couple years? I was thinking he had a rough go of it in the 2001 Series with the Yankees.

I am guessing the Cardinals would probably look at AJ or John Buck first rather than make a trade for Suzuki.

Damn, I may have to apply. I am qualified.

I am a little surprised they didn't call up Doug Bernier.

I got to see my only live bench clearing brawl at the Big A. It didn't involve the Twins though. We went to a Angels vs Dodgers game as part of a high school extra curricular event. I think it was in 1996 which was the first year of interleague play. I can't remember who was pitching for the Dodgers but in the bottom of the first, he hit Tony Phillips and it was on. I also remember that the Angels had those hideous uniforms that were grey, white, and blue.

I hope MLB.com updated the guys they have listed for the 2014 Home Run Derby. In the AL, you can select Joe Mauer. Seriously, Joe Mauer. They also have Prince Fielder and Bryce Harper, both have been on the DL for how long now. Joe Mauer and his currently 2 HRs needs your fan vote to be in the Home Run Derby. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2014/hrd/ballot.jsp

What is a realistic time table for Burdi? I have heard that he could step into a bullpen role soon and I have also heard that they will need to work on his control.

I didn't know they still had fans. The few highlights I have seen of their games, no one is in the stands.