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  1. tony&rodney
    Same as it ever was, same as it ever was, same as it ever was ...
  2. tony&rodney
    I am delighted that Miller has finally been recognized. He is controversial, for sure, but a giant in the history of baseball history; Marvin miller absolutely belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame. I'm always happy for Ted Simmons - he was a great player and it seems there are some people that simply do not understand the difficulty of catching. Take a look at how few catchers are in the Hall of Fame. The Blyleven-Drysdale comments are fun. Koufax and Martinez? I saw both dozens of times and they are both very special pitchers. However, Sandy Koufax, in an era of Bob Gibson and Juan Marichal, was simple the most dominating pitcher of the modern era in my opinion. Game 7 of the 1965 World Series is just one game of the evidence supporting my position. Boy, did I love watching Pedro Martinez though, too.
  3. tony&rodney
    It never hurts to sign a pitcher for a minor league deal with the understanding that a strong spring training gains each a spot on the roster or a release. This would be somewhat similar to the Sanchez tryout from a couple of years ago.
  4. tony&rodney
    Once Cole signed, the madness should ease. Ryu is a great pitcher, no doubt, but he has high risk written all over him. A 3/$67M is my top offer. I'm holding firm on Bumgarner at 4/$90M. MB doesn't seem interested in the Twins and is not in the same class as Cole. The numbers for Cole blew us out of any rational chance of signing him apparently and it didn't seem as if the Twins were ever in on Cole. Turn to Teheran and Wood if Ryu and Bumgarner are holding out for bigger numbers.
  5. tony&rodney
    The notes from many various sources seem to indicate that Bumgarner does not want to pitch for the Twins. We don't really know if this is true but a player does have a choice.
  6. tony&rodney
    Disappointment is natural but this fan from 1961 always keeps hope moving forward, sometimes despite all odds. There are still options, albeit reduced from last week. Ryu, Wood, and Teheran can be signed. I would advocate not going over the top on these three. The trade front is still possible too. There aren't any aces to be handed out but the Twins should be able to turn something over with any luck. Archer and Price should be available for less than any top prospects. Maybe Miami will talk about Alcantara or Smith. The next stage would be difficult - trades from players on the current starting roster. Sano, Gonzalez, and May to Atlanta for Fried, Pache, and Wright; Garver, Buxton, and Berrios to San Diego for Paddock, Gore, Patina, Mejia, and Hedges; and this sort of craziness. I'm hoping the Twins can hold the core and prospects while adding two or three of Ryu, Teheran, and Wood. Something everyone agrees on is that the team needs a couple more pitchers.
  7. tony&rodney
    If any of these happen - good, especially Cole. Still opposed to trading until FA options are exhausted. However, the Twins should be talking to everyone.
  8. tony&rodney
    Cole can say no to 7/252, but the Twins should still put it forward. Ryu is unpredictable, but an offer of 3/60 or 4/68 is an effort. Bumgarner for 5/100 is a ceiling for the Twins. It doesn't feel like these pitchers are keen to join the Twins. While I have no way of knowing, this feels like a difficult situation right now. Hopefully, there are opportunities to sign pitchers like Wood, Teheren, and Treinen as well. While I'm not at all opposed to big trades, there aren't any #1/#2 pitchers available and our young milb guns are soon to be ready; they just need another year. Maybe the Marlins could be cajoled to part with Alcantara. I'm holding out hope for one of the top three remaining to sign with the Twins.
  9. tony&rodney
    I like Mike ... to hold down the number four spot in the rotation. This was a very good signing by the Twins, credit due to the front office.
  10. tony&rodney
    Zero is the exact number of times Mauer tied the Twins hands. I suppose there are people who believe Trout hurts the Angels too. There is a limit the Twins could go for Cole and I really doubt anyone believes the team would consider $300M. If the whispers are true, we don't need to worry about Cole any more.
  11. tony&rodney
    How high would you go for Cole? If I read this correctly, that is the topic. Leave Mauer out of it. So, how high? 7/$252M - maybe we lose out again.
  12. tony&rodney
    The massive rise in the cost of the top free agent pitchers is really bad luck for the Twins. They are sitting with a strong core on the main club and some attractive potential working through the high minors. This would be the time to sign anyone that can help the Twins be better next year. The trades I am reading for Cubs, Gray, Ray and others could be very costly and I'm not convinced. Snell is not likely available but interesting. That leaves the Twins looking to trade from their current team. There are teams that need a C, 3B, and OF. do we consider trading Sano, Buxton, or Garver? I guess in a week we should all know if the free agents were too expensive and trades are necessary. So I will throw out a couple of crazy ideas: Berrios and Buxton to San Diego for Paddock, Gore, and Patina and Sano and Gonzalez to Atlanta for Fried, Pache, and Wright. I don't really like these ideas. I'm holding out for a signing of a FA pitcher.
  13. tony&rodney
    ... and Gonzalez, Avila, and Odorizzi - $31M plus the others - the money is there. Falvine are working hard to find someone (pitcher) who has a working pen.
  14. tony&rodney
    "The owners takes risks ..." I'm just wondering when was the last time that an MLB team owner lost their team to bankruptcy court action or something akin to that? Yes, the players make huge money, like other entertainers - the public likes to spend their money on entertainment. I was thinking that only the San Francisco Giants among the four large professional sports organizations paid for their own stadium. Whatever, most arenas and stadiums are paid for by citizens and then the league/team agrees to play in that place. Not a shred of expertise in my experience about this, but just wondering .... what is the risk to owners? So, if the budget is $40M+ more than current expenses, then there is room for a big contract in theory.
  15. tony&rodney
    You might be correct but this is very sad if true. There should still be a space for honesty somewhere in business. Idealism is not a synonym for naiveté, I don't dismiss the reality of your comment.
  16. tony&rodney
    Moreland is more than enough for 1B. It's possible to cover 1B with those currently on the roster if the Twins need the $5M for pitching or the roster spot. The bullpen depends on what starting pitcher is signed. I think Treinen is worth a call but I like the young Twins pitchers to cover most of the relief pitching. A signing of Alex Wood and/or Julio Teheran could be promising and hopefully could be accomplished for around $12-16M for both. The Twins should check on Pittsburgh and the possibilities of adding Marte and Archer via trade. Heck, for that matter talk to Boston too. My gut says the Twins should hold their young guns and add a couple of pitchers via free agency. Sign Cole and be done.
  17. tony&rodney
    No to Lester, Hendricks, and/or Bryant - just no. If the Twins are to trade prospects they need players who are currently effective and are able to contribute for three years. Unless the Twins have soured on Sano, there is already someone manning 3B. The Twins need pitching.
  18. tony&rodney
    The Twins need to ask Boras if Cole wants/ is willing to pitch for the Twins. An honest answer of interest should be expected from Boras and Cole. If the answer is yes, 7 years at $36M per or $252M is about the limit of risk for the Twins.
  19. tony&rodney
    "It doesn't matter that the money is crazy. The money is almost irrelevant. The Twins can easily spend $140M and still (will) turn a profit." I put forth this argument with an attempt to put aside the rationalization of what mlb players make and how this affects individuals view of the players and their performance. A team works with a budget and must analyze their decisions accordingly. Cole raises the budget the most and presents a risk. There are also rewards. The Mauer contract has been argued endlessly. I think Fangraphs best put this to rest, but quite naturally people have opinions. No way will I return to that discussion. I want the Twins to be better in 2020 because their core team is poised for excitement. Yes, some Twins will regress but others will repeat and still others will improve. The young milb players need a little more time. A Cole, Strasburg, or Bumgarner plus others signing (s) are inherently risky but will not break the budget. I'm not identifying any team willing to trade an ace, even for a boatload of prospects which would cause future financial hardship. The Twins were in on Wheeler precisely because he is a chance worth taking. He chose to go elsewhere despite the Twins' offer. Now the Twins need to pivot to the remaining pitchers. This is the winter to supplement the core.
  20. tony&rodney
    The team is chasing Bumgarner and should absolutely be chasing Cole and Strasburg precisely because these pitchers push already signed pitchers down a notch. The Twins don't need any more number 3, 4, or 5 pitchers. I am not opposed to adding another pitcher or two/ three like Teheran, Wood or Treinen but Plan A is to "chase" higher. The payroll sits around $100M right now and there should easily be another $40M to spend for the 2020 team. Every conceivable effort should be expended now to attempt to add Cole, Strasburg, or Bumgarner. If none of these players wants to pitch for the Twins or the bidding pushes the budget well beyond $140M, then turns the eyes elsewhere.
  21. tony&rodney
    The Pohlads are not opposed to spending money if they are going to make even more money. The Twins team as currently constructed is on the cusp; they are competitive to a point but need a boost. Signing a player or players to supplement the core will necessitate a payroll in the $140-150M territory. This works for 2020. A big contract cannot be mulled over as reasonable, especially because it fits into a budget of less than $150M. Of course these numbers are ridiculous. That is totally irrelevant. Cole or Bumgarner plus others are very doable this winter. A big contract can be signed now, and no it will not have future deleterious effects on the team's ability to compete. The time is now.
  22. tony&rodney
    To add to Mike - It doesn't matter that the money is crazy. The money is almost irrelevant. The Twins can easily spend $140M and still (will) turn a profit. The core team is ready. I can agree that a failure to score runs in the playoffs last year was problematic but that is over. The Twins need pitching. Thorpe or Wood or Teheran and possibly someone else might be as good as Bumgarner. So what! sign all three (W,T, for $36M. Better yet, sign Cole. The money will not hamstring the Twins in future years. That much money and more comes off the books next year and the kids are coming and they are inexpensive. The time has come.
  23. tony&rodney
    Cole for $245/7 Strasburg for $180/6 Bumgarner for $90/4 Ryu for $66/3 Next up: Teheran and Wood ... after trades. Hopefully it all stops with Cole.
  24. tony&rodney
    Great article. The Twins need to offer Cole $245/7yrs. Done. If that doesn't work, sign Bumgarner for $90/4yrs and Teheran for $16/2 yrs and Wood for $16/2yrs. The paradigm of rational thought takes a break this winter because starting pitching is dear right now. A Cole (or the other scenario) signing finishes the front office' job for now. The Twins can rotate Garver, Gonzalez, and others through 1B. This is their one shot - the core gets supplemented and the young pups get a year to develop.
  25. tony&rodney
    Baseball organizations have identified top pitchers as a need and difficult to obtain. Therefore, the money has gotten crazy. Meanwhile players like Cron and others are non-tendered. This is the reality. The Twins can go $140+ for next season and their core plus young guns need a little time which necessitates a crazy signing. Garver, Gonzalez, Kepler, and Sano can fill 1B as players move around to accommodate days off. Right now, it is all about the crazy attempt to sign Bumgarner .... or Cole or Strasburg. If the Twins are not successful and those pitchers sign elsewhere, then they turn to the trade front and others. Sign MB or GC.
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