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  1. tony&rodney
    Ehire Adrianza is available. The consensus on this site seems to be a reduced budget, which makes EA a good fit. Cruz, SP, and RP are all more important decisions if the dollars are tight.
  2. tony&rodney
    No. Jorge Polanco is the shortstop. Unless... unless, there is bad news concerning his most recent injury and recovery.
  3. tony&rodney
    If this glowing report is to be true - let it happen already then. Dobnak, Duran, and Balazovic to the rotation backed up by Thorpe and Smeltzer. Berrios, Maeda, and Pineda can lead the way. The savings can then be spent on adding Liam Hendriks and bringing Tyler Clippard back for help in the bullpen. Naturally, we will want Realmuto to help these young guns out and he fits in our new budget too. Just a few moves and the Twins are set and near the $120 million roster so many seem to prefer as well.
  4. tony&rodney
    Reasons to like Realmuto: the shortages across baseball at catcher, he is quite athletic, hits well, strong defense behind the plate, a good eye and limits his strikeouts. The more we look at improving the team, the more athleticism and positional flexibility makes sense. Various players would rotate through the DH position. Signing Realmuto is putting the neck out for the Twins.
  5. tony&rodney
    While I cannot disagree with this sentiment, it is important to note that professional sports is a closed club and has its own beat. We do not know how the Twins will proceed at this point and I haven't read any speculation from anyone that is a clear direction for the Twins regarding their roster construction for next year. One person's rational thinking of business models is no more indicative of the 2021 Twins budget than any other idea. The Pohlad's do a good job of holding their cards, as is their right.
  6. tony&rodney
    Every article that postulates additions to the Twins roster for next season will inevitably run into budget restraints of one sort or another. Realism for us is not necessarily realism for the Twins. Before anyone ever gets too invested in a position consider the likely options: 1) Covid 19 requires an adjustment of the budget to the 90- $100 million range; 2) a middle ground leaves salary allotments to near $115 million; and 3) a return or replay of the expected 2020 expenditures to a $140-150 million range. Thus, when a fan looks to build a team for next year, just write out three teams. There is certainly room to add both Liam Hendriks and Brad Hand in scenario three. Likewise, neither can be added if the monies handed out are less than $100 million. However the winter progresses, there are some excellent opportunities to consider. The Twins have a strong base and some touted young players ready for their chance to shine and the time seems ripe to add pieces this offseason.
  7. tony&rodney
    Sure. Hand and Duffey to set up for Rogers and Hendriks is a tough bullpen. Let's do it.
  8. tony&rodney
    Are we aware of some permanent deficiency with Polanco at shortstop or were the players and coaches wrong to pick him in 2019 for the starting position in the All Star Game? Until some new knowledge is brought forth, I am hoping that Polanco will be fully recovered from ankle surgery and a pain to every pitcher at the plate. Somehow, and I'm not understanding this, Polanco has become vastly under-appreciated here in Twins territory. This reminds me of how many fans viewed Greg Gagne decades ago. I did love how hard Nick Punto played every day, but can we please stop wishing for a similar player and be stoked to have an actual shortstop like Jorge Polanco.
  9. tony&rodney
    Realmuto might be a smart free agent signing. Add Liam Hendriks and Tyler Clippard as well and one trade for a pitcher and the Twins are in a sound position for next season. A rotation of Berrios, Maeda, the trade, Pineda, and Hill/Duran/Dobnak/Balazovic. The bullpen is strong with: Hendriks, Rogers, Duffey, Clippard, Alcala, Stashak, Thielbar and a young guy not starting held here for middle relief. Finally, the lineup looks really strong with Sano, Realmuto, Kirilloff, Arraez, Donaldson, Polanco, Larnach/Rooker, Buxton, and Kepler supported ably by Jeffers, Adrianza, and Cave. This comes in at around $130 million and allows Baldelli to look smart when he looks stoically out at his forces. There are so many free agent options that are very appealing this offseason and the Twins can really move forward with just three or four signings. Trades might be trickier. It is nearly 2021 and I am willing to think positive for next year. I'm super hopeful that management sees opportunity in the options available. Finally, despite 2020 being very tough, a budget similar to last March makes sense.
  10. tony&rodney
    The continued mention of shortstop requires inside knowledge concerning Jorge Polanco's recovery from surgery. If he is well, the Twins are set and only look to add a shortstop in a move that qualifies as a steal. There is no way a deal (Lindor or Story) is made for a one year deal. Likewise, the discussions of Sano necessitates a report on his ongoing winter regime. Is Sano working on his agility and conditioning? He needs to play at 250 pounds in my view. The extra weight reduces his considerable athleticism and results in increased strikeouts. The Twins are in a great position to trade or spend. The measure of cost will determine how the front office proceeds. Free agents are very appealing and should be a focus at this point. Trades may open up as teams look to create flexibility in their positions moving beyond 2021. The Twins have a strong case to win next summer and we can expect some action. This, more than anything substantially discussed, is why Rosenthal suggests the Twins as players in the market.
  11. tony&rodney
    The post makes sense: a reliever (Tyler Clippard) for $3 million, a starting pitcher or two (Kluber and Walker or Hill) for $8 and $4 million, and a unknown big contract for $15-$30 million. Nelson Cruz was such a dynamic force the past two seasons that it seems tough to imagine the Twins moving forward without him on board next summer. Free agent signings seem more advantageous to the team, but trades are likely being tossed around every week and could be an important part of building the next roster. History might lean toward Soria/Clippard, Kluber and Hill/Walker, plus Cruz, but we should not be surprised by a big trade and signing.
  12. tony&rodney
    Trevor Story would be a fantastic addition to the Twins. The issue revolves around the ability to sign him for a 3-5 years. The only other player of interest there is German Marquez and he is already signed, making him a tough grab. The Rockies would be asking for plenty. What are we thinking? Lewis, Larnach, Enlow? Tough to trade more. Is there room to fit Story and Marquez into a 2020 budget? The payroll would need to reach near $140 million, which is possible.
  13. tony&rodney
    The news is this: nobody knows if the Twins are playing at $90 million or $125 million. The itch is to think positive and go with a $125 million payroll; a fun exercise. I'll play. I'm using money on Tyler Clippard and Liam Hendriks to cost me $25 million for relief. Hendriks - Rogers - Duffey - Clippard - Alcala - Stashak - Thielbar - Dobnak. Jake Odorizzi and Dobnak/Duran round out my starting staff which costs $39 million. Berrios - Maeda - Odorizzi or Kluber & Hill - Pineda - Duran. My squad will miss Cruz but add Ketel Marte and resign Adrianza for $61 million to fill out the batting side. Garver/Jeffers-Kirilloff-Arraez-Donaldson-Polanco-Marte-Buxton-Kepler-Sano with a bench of Rooker-Larnach-Adrianza. I would like to find a trade with Colorado as do others. Kluber, Hill, Walker, and others are all interesting picks too. It would also be a fun exercise to see what the Twins do at a $100 million.
  14. tony&rodney
    If the Twins go with the same opening day payroll, Bauer fits. It's Pohlad's baby.
  15. tony&rodney
    Jorge Polanco was the American League starting shortstop in the 2019 All Star Game. I agree that his ankles have been a real hindrance in his performance, both in the field and at the plate, but unless the Twins doubt his ability to regain the strength needed for a full season he is our shortstop. If there are reports that Polanco is diminished or that his speed or agility is compromised and the evaluator's view of Royce Lewis puts him in the outfield, then Falvine better get to work on a trade (Marte, Story) or signing (Semien).
  16. tony&rodney
    When Eloise died Carl lost all interest in the Twins. There are issues and complexities to front office dynamics that we cannot imagine or fathom. Often it is small nuances that affect the funding and decisions made in wake of said moods which direct the GM's player acquisitions. The comparisons between Ryan and Falvine don't work. A criticism or boost for either is best made within each era and related to the directives of the man who holds the wallet. Batista was terrible, really bad. I think he was gone after around 50 games and then someone gave him another shot a year later. Tired Tony was hardly the worst player in Twins history though and we didn't suffer with him the entire year .
  17. tony&rodney
    Passan has a great job. Here we go: sign Realmuto, Bauer, and Hendriks for a St.Louis type payroll of $150+. Sure, not my money. I do promise to watch or listen all season, buy a hat, and go to a few games. Go Twins. I wanted Springer too but didn't think we should block Rooker/Larnach/Kirilloff. Real - Dodgers like Hendriks, which is a reason our team needs him.
  18. tony&rodney
    Cruz may be risky to sign for two years but any ideas that a combination of rookies or others taking a turn through the designated hitter slot putting up the numbers we saw from Nelson Cruz are pure folly. I am ok with a team sans Cruz if that money is spent to prop up the bullpen or rotation. It sure seems like he earned another contract despite our knowledge that business is not run on performances from the past. The decision is can he still hit? Yes - pay him. Nervous - move on.
  19. tony&rodney
    This would be quite a gamble due to the size and length of the contract, but especially set against the uncertainty of the unknown budget for the 2021 season. There isn't much room for Darvish in a vastly reduced roster expenditure, but there is a chance if the Twins hold the line. I would not expect a trade for Darvish to return one of the Twins top prospects but other options may be available. While I really like the idea of Darvish pitching for the Twins, the obstacles are numerous at this time. Who knows what direction the Cubs are going in at this point.
  20. tony&rodney
    Randballs Stu sure creates some fun satire ... chuckles all around - good stuff.
  21. tony&rodney
    Followed Wells and like his competitiveness - hope he has a fine career. He needs to be healthy and just get an opportunity to pitch.
  22. tony&rodney
    Growing up we noted that people from Minneapolis had limited intelligence and thus the alphabetical and numerical streets/avenues to allow for their citizens to find the way home from their Protestant churches. In St. Paul we had neighborhoods and the streets were just randomly named and the numbering system was whatever because any kid could remember where he was and knew where to get to from there. The individual parts of the city had cliches aplenty too. Finally, it was a sin to cross into Minneapolis, where the boys were weak and the girls ....
  23. tony&rodney
    Josh Donaldson was a great move last winter. Of course I say this because I shamelessly put on every post, "Why not Donaldson" and "He makes the Twins team better." Still feel that it was a solid move - didn't anticipate Covid-19. This year i feel like Liam Hendriks is the player to sign. A reliever is more of a risk but Rogers and Duffey are really tough in the 7th and 8th inning. Joe Nathan redux. The other player that seems interesting to me may not be as good as the picture. Ketel Marte might be a real good player in a lineup like the Twins. He can spell three important positions in the middle of the field and spot start elsewhere twice a week. In any event, the Twins do need to make a splash in 2021, whether through a dramatic signing (Bauer), modest (Hendriks), or through a trade. We can hope. Right?
  24. tony&rodney
    Big boy.
  25. tony&rodney
    Sign Bauer, have him pitch the day after Berrios and then we shall see who is better. Why not?
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