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  1. beckmt
    Twins have other players who can play LF against lefties and everyone needs a day off. Grossman will not start against a righty (maybe if Buxton sits). That is the reason I am against Grossman(he has value), but against lefties Morrison could play LF or RF, Sano at first, Escobar at 3rd and either Mauer or another bench piece at DH. That would be a better use for me than carrying Grossman for the few times he would play. Also you would have Granite (or Wade) as your 4th outfielder and they can play all the outfield positions. Wade is not that far away and he could be up this year.
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    All this being said, I am betting the Dodgers are regretting not raising their offer and getting Brian last offseason, second base was one of their weakest positions last year(if not the weakest).
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    Count me in on the bandwagon that would like to have him stay here. If he wants a big contract, just do not see that working out here. Clubs are getting smarter and this is not the steroid era where older players held their value to the mid 30's. If he has a decent year extend the QO, but I do not see many clubs paying him more than $15 million a year if he wants more than 3 years. Players just do not age well any more and if you have to move him off of second base he loses a fair part of his value.
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    According to the Tampa Bay Times the Baseball players union has filed a grievance against teams for not spending their revenue sharing money. According to the rules, revenue sharing is supposed to be used to help clubs spend money on making their product better. This can be either major or minor leagues or other costs related to putting a better product on the field long term http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/02/27/players-union-files-grievance-vs-rays-3-other-teams-over-revenue-sharing-spending/
  5. beckmt
    Sorry, do not see Aybar making this club. He probably would have to do more than he is capable of to make it. I see Adrianza a better shot than Aybar, defends as well and is cheaper. I also see Grossman gone as do not see a role for him here with the Morrison signing. Would like to see Granite or Wade be the 4th outfielder, they both can field and run. I guess Grossman could make it as a platoon partner for either Rosario or Kepler, but think it is early in their careers to call them platoon players.
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    I like the thought of bring Romero north(if it looks like he is ready) in a long relief role. Just get his feet wet up here, you can then stretch him out here or send him to Rochester to be stretched out after Santana comes back. Or if he is really good, you get rid or option another player. You can never have too much pitching.
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    I agree on Hughes(at least he will get a long look). If his FB can hold up in the low 90's, he should be able to pitch in this league. Otherwise be becomes a long man, spot starter(that may be his best role), if the Twins add another rotation option or Gonsalves or Romero forces their way onto the staff in spring training (and they may have no shot at this, I do not know).
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    Pressly is the other guy who I think might be out in the final end. Busenitz is the player I expect to make it. Pressly has never put it all together and with this club, potential is going to mean less than results. (At least I hope so). Would almost like them to deal him early, because late teams become more aware of who might be picked up at no cost (except for salary) and will not offer anything. Maybe he can be fixed, just do not think Twins can afford and try to figure that out.
  9. beckmt
    This will play out this spring. I think there is a chance the Twins will use a major league player to headline a deal for a front line starter. Still it is nice to have a lineup with 3 players that could well hit 30+ HR's. Puts a lot more pressure on the lower end starters of other teams.
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    I have seen on the internet the Twins offered Sano straight up for Archer and were turned down. It is stuff like this that I am referencing. Sano has no plans to stay here after 6 years, Archer has 4 years on a team friendly contract. I am not only saying Sano, but if we have to include a very good Twins major leaguer to get a front line starter, we need to at least examine it and if it make sense go for it. It is harder to find front line starters than any other position.
  11. beckmt
    Doubt Vargas is worth any more than a throwin on a trade, more likely a release candidate. More likely Grossman is traded, since do not see a role for him here. Twins still need one more bench type.
  12. beckmt
    My guess is you could play Sano at DH against lefties with Escobar at 3rd. On the days Mauer needs a day off now Morrison plays first. This is a great move. It also leaves room for one more since I would guess that Twins will no longer have a need for Grossman after this move. Granite or Wade will be your 4th outfielder. This move also gives the Twins a player to trade for a front line pitcher using either Kepler or Sano as the headliner, that will be even a better use of assets.
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    Find this to be a great signing. My guess in that Vargas is gone, and probably Grossman also. This covers a wide range of options at a great price. It could possibly mean the end of Mauer here after this year, but I expected that to happen anyway. Great signing.
  14. beckmt
    Typical early spring game. Twins sent almost no regulars except for pitchers. Baltimore's starting lineup almost looked regular season. Though it is early thought the first few Twins pitchers did well.
  15. beckmt
    The new regime puts more on 'spin factor'. That may or may not work as well in relief roles as in starting. I was not happy with the losses, but will have to wait and see how it all works out. There does not seem to be much faith from the new regime to the 2 lefties as they have added Duke to the mix, who would seem to block at least one of them from progressing. Other factor is that players are getting used to higher levels of speed and can dial it up to hit the 100 MPH fastball as long is it is straight. Late movement seems to be more important to this group. I cannot say that is an error. Other factor here is the change back to multi-inning relievers who can be effective over 2-3 inning stretches when needed. The pitchers we lost were not of the typical multi-inning types so that could be a factor. With the shorter starts and analytics showing the third time through the batting order usually helps the hitters to solve starters, you will need 3 - 4 multi inning types to pitch in innings 6 - 7 regularly so that limits the number of 1 inning pitchers you need. You still may need the LOOGY for late inning situations, but may only need to carry one of these.
  16. beckmt
    Do not like Lynn and cost will be too high. I would do 1 year $18 million first.
  17. beckmt
    Still trading LaVine instead of Wiggins (who is turning into a shooter who does not like defense) could be a franchise defining move. And it has been commented on in the press and online.
  18. beckmt
    I am one who is not happy with this. Feel the Twins have several other options without losing possible high level relievers. Burdi, Bard and now Chagois, if all succeed I will be leading the pitchfork pack.
  19. beckmt
    I hope they keep hitting on the prospects. Last draft will probably go down as one of the best (Several have a chance to be special). Just hoping the timeline moves for the pitching a bit. We are going to need better starters soon.
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    He is one of mine too. Hope he does not get claimed.
  21. beckmt
    Must have some reason to like Lynn over Cobb. Do not see it as Lynn is a National League pitcher with all those advantages. But we shall see.
  22. beckmt
    According to Mlbtraderumors J.D. Chargios has been placed on waivers. Guess on the site was that they were trying to sneek him through while he is injuried. This comes from an update from the Pioneer Press.
  23. beckmt
    I do not see either Dozier or Mauer on the Twins after this year unless they sign team friendly contracts, though depending on the year could see Dozier with a QO as a short term solution. Depends on the year whether the Twins would pick up ESan's option (I believe if it is close they will), and that leaves only Castro whose last year here will be 2019. Pipeline is coming but doubt the above players will be part of it 3 years from now.
  24. beckmt
    You need to reinvent Mike Marshall. This is more of training or finding a pitcher who has a rubber arm and can pitch 2 - 3 innings at a major league level every 2 - 3 days. Scott Shields is another name who come to mind. They are out there, find them.
  25. beckmt
    Take the best player available, but will also lean to pitching if very close. MLB pitchers are hard to come by so taking pitching is usually best if you have close choices. If this last couple of years has shown anything is the change in bullpen roles, so multi-inning pitchers with great stuff if a priority, seems like you can find some decent hitting in FA if not middle infield and the Twins have a lot of those in the pipeline now.
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