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  1. tony&rodney
    The post season was humbling for the Twins, including Sano. Baseball is about moving beyond failure and striving to improve. Sano got a taste again, the taste he had when he first arrived before the troubles. He is the only Twin I would not want to pitch to when he is focused and I have to believe that sentiment is felt across MLB. Sconnie brings up a critical point. A year removed from the stress of pushing himself just to get fully healed is past. This winter Sano will be taking care of himself and increasing his strength and mobility while looking to improve on his focus from one at bat to another. I want to see him stay at 3B and get a little quicker with his feet and his glove, but he doesn't need to be above average to be a huge asset. It's easy to catch yourself leaning forward when Sano comes to bat and that says plenty.
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    Arraez was an exciting player for the Twins last summer. Can he get better? There are institutes, trainers and coaches who assess and advise the players on strategies for improvement: running, fielding, strength, swing and so on. I have no real idea what Arraez is like intellectually or otherwise, but he is on a minimum salary and we can believe that his motivation to succeed received a major boost of confidence with his results in 2019. Confidence and motivation with specific attention to details intended towards future improvement and further success are certainly a daily focus of Arraez in this off season as he looks to 2020. He strikes me as determined.
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    Thing is, Syndergaard is not available per Mets GM. As far as i am concerned Wheeler can be a #4. Bumgarner, Berrios, Odorizzi, Wheeler, and Graterol/Dobnak. As far as trades go, I cannot see teams trading Luis Castillo, Chris Paddock, Max Fried or other top controllable pitchers. Does anyone think San Diego gives up Paddock for Buxton? Do we want to trade Buxton? Sign a couple of pitchers, the money is there.
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    If the Twins can sign Wheeler today for 5/89, they should definitely do it. Yes he could only be a number three, but with Bumgarner available at 4/80, that's fine. In three years someone like Graterol or Duran or Balazovic or someone else could rise up or better yet all three. If the Twins don't act this winter they will be looking back regretfully.
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    The consensus seems to be to trade money for pitching. There should be around $40-45 million available - so some combination of Cole plus a cheap alternative (J. Teheran) or two of Wheeler/Bumgarner/Ryu. There's your trade.
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    Perhaps a major thought in deciding how high to go for Wheeler, Bumgarner, or another pitcher is to focus on the current core of the Twins and what is a reasonable budget. If the Twins want to keep the core together and just add a few pieces then there needs to be room in the Budget for $130-$140. If we are restricted to less, then the Twins need to complete some very creative trades. For simplicity, adding Wheeler for 5/100 and Bumgarner for 4/80 works. This expenditure would bring the team to the mid 130s. Personally, I wonder if $140 is in play.
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    The big man was huge for the Twins in 2019. Awesome vids and memories. He can be even better too: defensively and in plate discipline. Sano seems to have the skills but his body requires enormous work ethic. I think he is up for it and 2020 could be a treat for Twins' fans.
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    Love the idea of signing Grandal and Wheeler and it would be sweet if we could get Alcantara in a trade. There are enough at bats for Garver and Grandal. The question remains whether the Twins will go to $140 million. Meanwhile the Braves have signed Martin for 2/14.
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    I like the addition of Martin.
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    Both of these players were very exciting in 2019. I did cringe at some of those names. There is reason to be optimistic about improvement from both; they are young, work hard and appear to really enjoy themselves. Additionally, it really seems like these two focus in key spots. Baseball is a game where one must confront failure often and I have enjoyed watching how Sano and Polanco go about their business. Finally, I have wondered about how much we took Joe Mauer for granted at first base. No, I'm not picking on Cron.
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    Would anyone think a trade of Miguel Sano and 2 prospects from #6 on to Atlanta for Christian Pache and Kyle Wright or Ian Anderson works? Fun to watch Sano though. I'm finding it hard to be serious about trades without knowing how other teams value our players. At this point it is all ideas, and prospects don't really compare well with players that have performed and are part of the core team. I also considered a trade of Garver and Gonzalez plus 2 prospects from #6 on to Cincy for Luis Castillo. This also seems unlikely for them. They do need a catcher that hits and could really use a player like Marwin. Just ideas ..
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    What would Garver bring back? Grandal, Avila, and others could be signed. Of course we love a contract controlled slugger like Garver, but what would other teams offer? Atlanta? Cincy? San Diego? If not FA signings the Twins must explore all trade ideas.
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    Agree, I am not a fan of trading Kepler for all those reasons mentioned. Still, management needs to look around and listen to every scenario. A previous poster mentioned a trade for Luis Castillo (with a WHIP of 1.14 and a .202 ba vs him). The Reds have a third baseman but need a catcher and are low on outfield prospects. Now I don't know why Cincy would consider trading Castillo, but perhaps Garver, Larnach, and maybe something like Thorpe might gain their interest. Garver was fantastic and there isn't much to complain about him, yet Castillo is a top starting pitcher. If the budget allows $140- $150 million, then signing two FA is more appealing. I hope the front office can turn over all the stones and patch together a pitching staff. A trade seems likely and Rosario is just one option.
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    Refreshing change of thinking. Yes, if trades are to be made, all players need to be evaluated for their return. Too much focus on Rosario when Garver, Sano or others might bring the plus needed for the Twins. I am not advocating a trade of any specific player but an open approach to the evaluations. I am hopeful that the budget is open to a $130-145 million.
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    I agree that Sano is not in line for a Gold Glove and believe improved defense is important for the Twins but I wonder if Sano is fully open to being moved across the diamond. The Twins could really use a focused and motivated Miguel Sano. I like that you are pushing for the front office to spend and hopefully Wheeler or others are enticed to sign for 2020. The idea of adding Gordon and Pomeranz is solid, however their costs should be about double the rates stated. An interesting plan, for sure, but Rendon is almost surely looking elsewhere.
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    Fair plan. The higher number for Wheeler would be offset by lower numbers for other starters. Pomeranz will get more but budget is in line. good job.
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    The Twins need to improve their rotation and defense. They have options with the current money available (@$150 million). The team should not have huge changes outside of rotation. Garver is a tremendous player and Buxton a potential superstar. I wonder if these two are what other teams might covet from the Twins and make a match for a trade or two. The free agents are there to sign. Yasmani G. would be a solid pickup. One relief pitcher, Will Smith could complete the bullpen and a trade (Buxton & mlers 4 Noah S. might push the Twins forward. Personally, I don't know which FA pitcher is best but Wheeler & Bumgarner for $40 million can be done. This winter should be cold, but the hot stove holds promise.
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    no. C Yasmani Grandal 20.0 1B Alex Kirillof .6 2B Luis Arraez .6 3B Miguel Sano 5.6 SS Jorge Polanco 4.0 LF Eddie Rosario 8.4 CF Christian Pache .6 RF Max Kepler 6.0 DH Nelson Cruz 12.0 IF Ehire Adrianza 3.0 OF LaMonte Wade, Jr. .6 C Willians Astudillo .6 C Martin Maldonado 3.0 Total for hitters 65.0 SP Jose Berrios 6.0 SP Madison Baumgartner 18.0 SP Noah Syndergaard 10.0 SP rookie - BG or RD or LT .6 SP Zack Wheeler 20.0 Total for SPs 54.0 RP Taylor Rodgers 4.0 RP Tyler Duffey 2.0 RP Matt Whistler 1.0 RP Zack Little .6 RP Cody Stashak .6 RP Randy Dobnak * .6 RP Lewis Thorpe * .6 RP Brusdar Graterol * .6 RP Will Smith 14.0 Total for RPs 24.0 * 1 as SP Team Total 143.0 Free Agents: Yasmani Grandal 3/60 Madison Baumgartner 4/72 Zack Wheeler 5/100 Will Smith 3/42 Trades: Marwin Gonzalez Christian Pache Mitch Garver 4 Ian Anderson/Kyle Wright Trevor May or just CP Blaine Enlow Byron Buxton+mlers 4 Noah Syndergaard No Trades of Royce Lewis, Alex Kirillof, Brusdar Graterol, or Jordan Balozovic (sp?). Maybe sign veteran CF ( 7.0 ), but keep total near 150.0 total
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