TKGuy

If we had even mediocre starting pitching, we would be in this race.

Is Pineida ready to come back to the bigs? They don't have anyone to fill in besides Hughes, do they?

Aren't the Yankees top pitchers in the farm system hurt and the rest are OF's?

Trust me, not too many Norwegians in this part of Iowa....

I just don't see them firing Gardy, especially with TR at the helm

I believe two years at $8-10 million would be acceptable. We are going to need some veterans around when the kids come up. I agree Collabello deserves a shot, but he is a Guy who can play 1b, OF and DH. After Justin's last contract is off along with Blackburn, that's $18 million, using half of that on Justin still leaves plenty of room

TR and the Twins will stick with Gardy. After all, TK had 6-7 brutal years in the mid to late 90s and he didn't go anywhere. Grady's willingness to stick with hicks and playing Arcia has been a breath of fresh air. Who worried about their job would keep playing Hicks and now Hicks has passed the Mendoza line and is starting to get it. No way Gardy leaves for another job without being told he would not be retained

I am certainly fine playing out the season with Hicks. I find it nice that we can play Arcia, Parmelee and Hicks in the OF at the same to see what we have. That's not saying I don't want the Hanmer back

I am certainly impressed with Gene Glynn's performance, I think he's warned a big league job just like Bruno

Who's available in the FA market for starters?

I agree that Pelfrey was not the best option, but the team is not hampered by a contract like Edwin Jackson, who a lot of us thought we should go after. Ryan has been burned by contracts like Joe Mays and Blackburn, however, both Santana and Radke worked out. If anything, I'd like the Twins to go after Gallardo in a trade, since the Brewers are selling. I believe that we could have in the end fleeced then Phillies because I would give Worley a break until next year because of the surgery.

TR has been back at the helm for 1.5 years now, looking back, here is how I grade him: Minor leagues: A TR has brought the Twins minor league system back to the place where the Twins are expected to be. I think he has had good drafts, although Houston gave us a gift by taking Correa. He has continued and the Twins continue to open their pocketbook for the international signing (which Bill Smith did with Sano although he should have kept to prospects). Arcia, Hicks and Gibson are up, and Sano, Rosario and Buxton aren't far behind. I loved the trades of Span and Revere for Meyer and May, the type of pitchers the Twins desperately needed. Finally, all levels are competitive unlike the Bill Smith era. The Kernels have been a smashing success here in Iowa. Major League club: B The Twins are back to what I thought they were going to be. Not enough pitching to survive. TR has made great signings on Correia, although there was almost a mutinee on TD, but Pelfrey wasn't ready to come back. Picking Pressly in Rule 5 and Thielbar off the scrap heap have reaped huge rewards with no risk. The Doumit re-signing is also paying dividends. To be fair, TR bombed on Marquis ( who must be a NL picher) Anybody who thought the Twins would compete this year were dreaming. However, it is fun to watch the young kids play. I'm hoping that we see some more players in the minors get a shot, like Albers and Collabello. All the experts believe the Twins return to contenders is only a year or two away. Decisions to come: Gardy: Is it time to move on? TR will take the blame for the on-field play because it's obvious that Gardy doesn't have the talent. Gardy has improved his patience for the Young guys. I think TR brings the staff back next year unless the wheels completely come off. Morneau: I don't think TR sees Parmelee as the long term answer at 1B. I believe he will try to bring him back for a couple of years (yes, I do agree with Reusses). He will bring a veteran presence to an infield that could have 2-3 rookies who are known for their hitting and not defense. Trade deadline: Not much to see here. With the Hammer out and having a down year and Justin's power tailing off, the Twins don't have many chips. TR won't trade Perk unless some other team gets stupid. I coud see Carroll or Duensing be traded away, but not much else. Correia has returned to his 4 ERA, however he is eating innings. Overall, stability has been restored and we are heading in the right direction, even though it is extremely frustrating at times. Overall grade: B+

I think if he'd take 2/$20 I would do it. I like the idea of having him around playing first base when Sano and Rosario (even Santana???) are here. It's not like we are going to spend $20/year on a starter so they money is not going to steal from next year's signings. The payroll should not even be a consideration at this point. If the Twins see Parmelee as the long term 1b option, then by all means let him walk. However, if Parmelee is an OF/1b backup and bench bat, keep Justin around.

Eades twitter post said he's headed to Minnesota

I agree, Gibson will take Pelf's spot. Next DFA could be DeVries in my opinion.

Incredible!

It will be interesting what stance the union takes on this. The clean players have to be getting sick of these guys tarnishing everybody else

Some team will want him and pay the pro rated salary, so I think it makes sense to do this rather than DFA him

Keith Law now has the Astros taking Moran, and having the Twins left with a pick between Stewart and Gray, in my opinion, which should mean Gray no questions asked. The Twins have shown they will spend money on draft picks and international signings, so price tag does not scare the Twins away. Thoughts?

I'm happy that no roster spots are guaranteed.

Throw him right into the lineup, no thinking. Question now, should Arcia go back down to get some at-bats, or will he fine once we get out of the NL parks? I think Parmelee could use some at-bats in AAA, along with Hicks. Bring up Richardson, that would be another good story.

I don't think Ryan is being cheap, I am glad Deduno is getting a shot, he's the anti-Twins starter, wild and with K ability. Gibson's time will come shortly. Pelfrey or Worley will be removed from the rotation.

Think where we'd be without Correia

The Twins have spent big $$$ on draft and international players, don't think Boras would scare them off

LHP Corey Williams was selected in the 3rd round of the 2011 draft out of Vanderbilt University. In 2012, Williams with the Beloit Snappers, Williams posted a 4-4 record with 17 saves in 47 appearances, all as a reliever. He was also named a Midwest League Post Season All-Star. Williams was assigned to the talent laden Ft. Myers Miracle to start the 2013 campaign. Williams is off to a good start and has compiled 6 saves for the Miracle in 9 games. In those games covering 11 2/3 innings, Williams has walked 0 batters and held opponents batting average to .200. With the Miracle's record, Williams should be able to get plenty of save opportunities.