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  1. beckmt
    Most of the high level starters in 2018 off season will not hit free agency or be very very expensive. Darvish makes a lot of sense, and I am willing to go to about $150 million. Above that it is very dicey. Adding 1 high level pitcher in a win now mode and knowing after 2018 Twins will need to make many more pitching decisions make me feel that this is by far the correct move. If Darvish wants 7/$175 it gets very tricky.
  2. beckmt
    Twins even with their current ballclub should be able to go about 37-20 against the 3 weak teams in the division. A better starting rotation could up that victory total to 40 or 41. That is a huge edge for making the playoffs. Let's get some decent starting pitching.
  3. beckmt
    The window is open, but the Twins still need a rotation piece or two to get to the next level, if not to make the playoffs. It is possible to catch the Indians if we upgrade our rotation to even somewhat like 80% of Cleveland. At 40% we have little chance.
  4. beckmt
    According to MLB Traderumors Nik Turley has been give an 80 game suspension for performance enhancing drugs. Nik Turley is now a Pirate having been claimed from the Twins late last year. Drug in question was Ipamorelin.
  5. beckmt
    To win the World Series you first have to get there. Darvish can certainly do that, what happens when you get there can be anything including winning it. Darvish was tipping his pitches, that can be fixed. Go for it.
  6. beckmt
    Smart FO's will look at the age of the player and his expected value. Darvish may turn out to be a bust, but I would take the risk. Japanese pitchers in the major leagues have had their value longer than your average American pitcher. Not all but the ones who turn 30 and are good, tend to do well later. Tanaka being the best case, though the Seattle one did well until arm surgery.
  7. beckmt
    Do not want Lynn or Arrieta. Cobb would be an OK plan B, but he would not get us to the next level. Still want to go big with Darvish. Maybe a trade for someone we were not expecting or hang around until midseason and make a deal for a pitcher from a club that changes direction (Toronto is the most likely candidate).
  8. beckmt
    Not fixing the rotation is like throwing a year of our window away. You can hope some of the Rochester bound pitchers help and make it, but you might need as many as 3. Moves need to be made here and not for bottom of rotation starters. Rosario is not the player I am worried about for a major regression, maybe minor and maybe he improves. Twins did well against the Central Division the last month, we need to do better against the rest of the league.
  9. beckmt
    right or wrong, this is more of a culture issue. Baseball players from Latin America are folkheros much like football players here. Hopefully Sano will get the support and help he needs to understand this is a different culture. I would hate to see his career sidetracked by these type of issues. Much of the U.S culture has changed over the past 20 years. What was normal from the 70's to the 90's is abhorrent now. Training is the key with support for the correct behavior.
  10. beckmt
    Our window is now open, if we have to overpay, hope the attendance goes up to cover it Sign Darvish now or move on. Do not limit yourself until it is too late for all options that are good.
  11. beckmt
    He will probably be paid more at Texas A & M
  12. beckmt
    Tampa Bay needs middle infield help now and not later. I would guess that Gordon could be a piece along with either Gonsalves or Romero, plus another decent prospect or two. Still doubt without Lewis we will be able to top St. Louis offer. Depends on Twins level of pain, but would not be happy if we traded Lewis.
  13. beckmt
    Disagree with this. With Lewis, Gordon, Rooker, Enlow, Baadoo, Javier and others probably reaching the top 150 if not the top 100 and Gonsalves and Romero close the Twins are getting close to as much talent as the truly elite systems. How much of this talent will grow is the issue.
  14. beckmt
    Rooker, Enlow and Baadoo are the three I will be watching closely.
  15. beckmt
    Twins could have a top 5 farm system by midyear. Lots to look forward to this year.
  16. beckmt
    Good move very little downside to this, now let's get another starter.
  17. beckmt
    Count me in the extend him now camp. He will never by cheaper, and if it is $7/140 or even a little more I am OK with it. He is the next face of the franchise, pay the man. It will never be cheaper than now.
  18. beckmt
    I think this was the point of ranking him #8. He will probably be a solid major league regular and while cheap a bargain. That has value to lower market teams. Just bring back the correct pitcher. Would not package him for Cole unless not much else goes, but Archer if you could use him as the biggest piece, otherwise with one of the Twins outfielders.
  19. beckmt
    I just cannot see Joe being here after this year. Sano has to have a place to play, Rooker will be here in 2020 if not 2019. Just do not see where he fits. Disclaimer - if Sano is traded to bring in a front line starter, then there would still be a place for Joe here.
  20. beckmt
    A lot of us are high on Graterol and Enlow. One or both could well be here in 2021(I would hope). That is a little more than a level a year(assuming they both start in CR this year). I believe Enlow could well be in CR this year, maybe Graterol also. Some of the mid level ones could disappoint, it would be expected that some will fail. I am more worried about Gonsalves and Little than the others, but there still is a market for pitchers who can pitch and locate. Exciting time to be a Twins fan.
  21. beckmt
    Biggest lack I see on this list is a big left handed bat. May not be necessary but would be nice to have. Was very encouraged by the number of decent pitching prospects the Twins have. Looks good for the future if we can get some of the young position players signed to long term contracts.
  22. beckmt
    I have hopes for Rooker to possibly be someone very good, and he may be here next year.
  23. beckmt
    I also feel that this list is why you see Gordon being listed in most trades for a starting pitcher. Close to major league ready, with enough of a projection to be a good major leaguer. And probably why Tampa Bay if you want Archer will start with someone higher up the list and maybe 2 of the top 5.
  24. beckmt
    Likelihood is the second part of the equation.
  25. beckmt
    Saw on MLB traderumors the Twins have inquired on Chris Tillman. Please put this one to bed and say NO!
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