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  1. tony&rodney
    Perhaps, but he just became the staff ace in Minnesota. Easily. One thing to consider is how much a veteran like Gray helps a pitcher like Ober or Ryan or any other inexperienced guy. It's huge. Now, one more addition. Mahle, Castillo, Montas, Manaea, Lopez, or any one guy with experience and talent. A pitcher like Cueto or Happ is a last resort. Gray suddenly becomes the first Twins pitcher generally acknowledged to be at least a #3 pitcher. Good move.
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    Sort of funny in light of adding IK-F yesterday, but I was a big fan of adding Story and Starling Marte back in November. Now it is time to see the positive in the recent moves and there has just got to be one more big addition to the rotation and perhaps just one relief pitcher. I have thought since last November that the actual budget would be below $120 million, but if it goes higher a left fielder would be nice too.
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    Hope. This trade raises my hopes. Petty was a big guy to lose, especially because he doesn't clog upthe 40 person. This is great news. I'm hoping for at least one more big addition.
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    Yes, but .... Bassitt to NYM for Ginn (think Duran) and Oller (think Strotman) is gone and he would have been a decent guy to have in Target Field. Without Tortuga, the Twins are going to need pitching.
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    Ted writes a nice summary that paints an optimistic picture. I hope those who like this trade are correct. It is noted above that the Twins value defense. I hope that is true, but the evidence is shaky. Sano, Arraez, Larnach, Rooker, etc. are not especially noteworthy with a glove. LF was pretty much a disaster last year. The ball is still in Falvey's court but the predictions for where the Twins finish in the AL Central may not be kind without significant trades in the next few days. Two more Dylan Bundy types are not my choices, but who knows, Bundy could win the Cy Young this summer. We need to stay positive I guess.
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    Maybe, I don't know though. Can we compare the Twins to what the Tigers or White Sox do? Others? What is the ceiling for the Twins for a 2022 roster budget? Why does it seem like $100 million is more likely than $140 million? If the Twins spend 75% of the 2020 budget, will ticket prices, concessions, etc. all be reduced accordingly? I'm not expecting that at all, but I do wonder why the Twins are not expected to consider established players. It has been shown repeatedly that a couple of larger salaries fit within the past budgets, yet a very common refrain here on TD is that $20-25 million is too much to spend for a player. A large number of comments suggest that Josh Donaldson should be traded because he earns too much money. I'm just really interested to hear what everyone believes a reasonable number is for the Twins regarding their roster budget.
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    A good shortstop is always a valuable part of any team. What totally confuses me is this - who is going to pitch? The posts on TD are using the prospects on the mound, which makes me think of a related question. If the Twins can just let the pitching prospects get their feet wet, why can't they let Palacios, Gordon, Lewis, or Martin get their feet wet? I'm not advocating for that policy but am bamboozled how it is possible to go forth without decent experienced pitchers at the front of the rotation. Still time for a few big trades though. Hope?
  8. tony&rodney
    Agreed, .... should not have used "wow" because it can easily be inferred in a negative manner. I am fully aware of Buxton's shortcomings and not blinded by his talent. Rather, count me as one person who believes that the past is gone and Byron will use the experience gained from everything to keep himself on the field and very productive this year. I could be wrong, that much is possible.
  9. tony&rodney
    Yes, you are correct and I agree. Why is it that the Twins pitching is in such poor shape? Why do so many TD fans seem content to run out AA and AAA pitching prospects with nobody above them to show the pups the ropes, which invariably leads to 90-110 losses? As much as I may like our young starting pitching prospects, the current guys are widely acknowledged by those outside the team to be either middle or below average compared to every other team. We could get lucky, yes. The Twins get more athletic with IK-F and that is good, but unless a minimum of two experienced starting pitchers worth watching are added via trades, this team is sunk. Why did they sign Buxton? I guess patience is in order because until Falvey declares the roster full and finished being constructed there is a chance.
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    Oh my!
  11. tony&rodney
    The current team will struggle to avoid 100 losses. I'm hoping Falvey noticed that it is ok to sign and trade now. I will remain hopeful.
  12. tony&rodney
    Why does it seem like the next two months will determine whether the Twins become the Baltimore of the past five years or return to relevance? It should be an exciting time.
  13. tony&rodney
    Many, including Gleeman, have suggested the Twins could spend $40 million above their current level. I am curious what the budget actually is for 2022.
  14. tony&rodney
    Nick, what do think you would guess is a likely budget for 2022? This would change how anyone speculates/puts together a team. $130 was used previously. Is that still the line?
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    These were fairly solid choices whose careers included some decent runs. Parmalee was the only disappointment really. The Twins should have held onto Garza and Hicks. Trout? Who would expect a player from New Jersey to be any good?
  16. tony&rodney
    The Twins need to become a more athletic team in the field. Martin and Lewis are solid athletes and I hope they can contribute at some point, certainly by next year. There are players we all like that would be a fair exchange for Bassitt. An experienced starting pitcher brings more to the team than just their starts, much the same as the influence of Nelson Cruz among a few players. We will find out soon what The Plan is for 2022.
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    Draft picks in baseball are tough. Rooker, Larnach, Cavaco, Sabato, ... the book on these guys has not been written yet. Petty and Miller are barely brushing their teeth.
  18. tony&rodney
    I'm pretty excited to see Buxton play this summer. I know a number of people are down on him because of all of the missed games and injuries but I'm very pro Buxton and think we will see him bust out for a prolonged number of games this year, hopefully 150.
  19. tony&rodney
    Trea Turner was scouted as a superior player than Gordon. However, the Twins had missed badly with Levi Michael from UNC and were hesitant to go with another similar player from North Carolina (NCState). That was a miss. I'm not sure what was so enticing about Tyler Jay. Big Ten baseball has not been as good as the ACC, SEC, PAC, or other warm weather conferences.
  20. tony&rodney
    Agreement forthcoming ....
  21. tony&rodney
    Isn't it amazing that both teams of negotiators, all highly paid, struggle so mightily to be rational. The quibbling is crazy. Jeff A (comment above) may have the most correct say on the matter. Are they having too much fun being in the news to complete a deal? The owners win, always. The players have received what they mostly wanted. If they don't want a draft, kick the can down the road and call it a three year deal. Another couple of weeks and now there are actually serious problems, which will be much more difficult than any of the issues currently discussed. Finish it.
  22. tony&rodney
    Well, as a monopoly we should not expect MLB to open their books. The PA keeps tight controls of their internal votes and so we don't really know how the players with less experience feel. These are issues that will continue and we are outsiders to the real goals of each side, likely just money. I question your lack of source, lack of citation and lack of statistics. Statistica is using whatever information they can put together to come to their conclusions, which seems fair enough but is largely an estimate. The Atlanta Braves are owned by Liberty and required to file a full financial report of their businesses that is published for shareholders; it is public information. The numbers from the report did show a substantial positive gain for Liberty from their baseball operations. Yes, they were in the World Series but most of the big gains for World Series teams are the year after, due to increased season ticket holders, ad revenue, etc. So, MLB should not be expected to reveal their finances but we should not assume that there is accurate financial information on the clubs. It isn't our business really unless a city required said economic information in return for public funds used to build stadiums and that has not happened to date. On another topic, it seems like the PA should punt their issues down the road as regards the international draft. By the close of the 2024 season, each side might view the issues of today in a different light. Three years is something, at least.
  23. tony&rodney
    Buxton under 60 games or half a season? Wow. He has had bad luck - true. I will take the over on 100 games. I do agree that Byron had seemingly lived under a flag of bad luck, but it will turn in 2022.
  24. tony&rodney
    This article is right on. I'm not expecting a $130-150 million payroll in 2022, but a few moves easily would help the team and any pitching prospects who debut. The moves suggested by Nash Walker would make a difference, cost very little in prospect capital, and leave the Twins below $125 million for the roster. Naturally, we defer to the Twins concerning what additions are made but the increase in playoff opportunities is a real reason to add some experienced players.
  25. tony&rodney
    If Kirilloff and Kepler rebound with consistency, I see a real big year from multiple players. Donaldson, Buxton, Garver/Jeffers, Sano, and Polanco can all have strong seasons. A couple of players not currently on the roster could play pivotal roles as well. I see big contributions from Miranda and Martin too. I'm expecting a real powerful batting lineup from the Twins this year. The two left-handed hitters, Kirilloff and Kepler are key. The pitching side is unclear. The Twins could get some solid starts from the young pups like Winder, Ober, and Ryan, and I am high on Alcala in the pen. A couple of additions are needed to bolster the pitching staff though and success for the Winders on the roster could be tied to who gets added in the next few weeks.
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