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  1. roger
    Damn shame that there couldn't be more joy to go with how happy Buxton appeared at his signing press conference. Instead of happiness for all Twins fans, baseball shut down with the Twins having done very little to help him reach his #1 goal next year. Yes, they appear to have money to spend, just not certain what is left to spend it on.
  2. roger
    Finally! Congrats!
  3. roger
    I like to stay away from speculating about trading X for Y. Way beyond my pay grade. But you do pose an interesting question. As for an answer? I don't have a clue who, but expect the Twins will have a player playing shortstop come opening day. I do have one question that stuck out from your post, at least to me. Texas signed Seager to a 10-year $325M contract. Where do they get the revenue for such a move? Does their new stadium give that much more revenue than say the Twins and other similar non major market teams?
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    It doesn't need to be a contract. The two sides could agree to one, reduce the bonus structure as part of the agreement; provided the owner's unilaterally increase minor league salaries by X, Y and Z at the various levels. Yes, the owner's could later change back, but there has to be some good faith or we ain't gonna see baseball for a long time.
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    Could be great move. And it could be a bust, but if so it isn't that much money. Don't have a clue what Bundy's role will be come opening day, whenever that will be. Have a feeling, however, that the FO will be looking at their pitching needs much different than most of us would like. Wouldn't be surprised if they see three spots filled by the foursome with some experience, Dobnak, Ober, Ryan and Jax. If three of that four don't get it done, they can look to whomever is ready from Strotman, Winder, Duran, etc., with Maeda ready come August. Whenever this stoppage ends, have a feeling there isn't going to be as much done on the starting pitching front as most of us/you want. Maybe one more from either the FA market or a trade.
  6. roger
    Personally, I believe both sides of this deal are out in left field. But isn't that the way most labor negotiations begin, ie, a work stoppage and both sides claiming the other side is, well, I can't type what I am thinking. We just went thru the worst part of a pandemic, and when baseball should have been first out of the gate they weren't because the two sides couldn't get together. Yes, there was fault on both sides, but in my view it was about 60/40 on the players. So here we are a year plus later and the sport I love to watch has ground to a halt. Whoops, that was a typo because I can no longer watch it without going out to Chammps and hell, my Chammps is also closed. With all that said, I will make one suggestion to solving a small part of this. Agree with those, and I suspect the owners, that don't want to lessen the six years of control. Will also agree that there should be more money to the players who are really contributing during those first three years. So yes, increase the minimum. But have a stepped up minimum with say $600k for first year players, $750k for second year and $900k for third year. That would give young players a lot more cash during their first couple years. It would also mean that players need to contribute, if they are only marginal they will get replaced sooner.
  7. roger
    I am surprised that the Twins didn't sign Pineda prior to the lockout. To be honest, don't know what it means that they didn't.
  8. roger
    I found Mr. Manfred's letter well written, as I would expect. Also agree that most of his points are legitimate. Expect the players could submit a similar letter with other points that would also have merit. I would say, however, that your response is both combative and not constructive. Glad you aren't at the table as I fear we would never again see baseball.
  9. roger
    Got a question, Ted, regarding your comment about a "a glut of corner outfield talent behind Kepler." My question is, who? Yes, Trevor Larnach is a good prospect, maybe great prospect, who is nearly ready. But with the likelihood that Kirilloff is their first baseman, there is also a need in left field for Larnach to fill. I guess some will include Austin Martin, but right now we don't have a clue where they think he will fit in or when he will be ready. By trading Kepler, you would be creating two open corner outfield spots with one good/great prospect who is almost ready. Who moves into that other spot? I keep seeing lots of people make this comment and for the life of me, I don't have a clue who those other great prospects are that are close to being ready to form that 'glut.'
  10. roger
    Appears to be a solid bat. And at only 25 years old, could have some more upside. On the other hand, if the Saints are the only team playing in the Twins Cities next spring it makes sense to get them some good players not on the 40-man.
  11. roger
    Very interesting that all of your lineup are presently in the Twins organization with only Sano needing to be extended to still be around in '25. Like Nashville, I would expect Rortvedt to split the catching duties or even be the main guy as his defense is much better. A few of the younger kids will need to continue improving towards their ceiling. Hopefully, one or two will max out and become a real star. What your presentation really says, however, is that any position players the Twins bring in should be on very short contracts, ie, next year's shortstop. Do you envision Arraez still being around as a utility guy and part-time DH?
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    Agree with your logic and goal of competing in 2022. Heck, give a couple of the regulars their best years and who know what happens. Have always been someone fearful of giving up top prospects, yet knowing that probably over half never produce as expected/hoped for. If a trade does occur, I would expect that it could include Lewis Thorpe. Seems to have worn out his welcome with the Twins, yet, he must have some value or he would have been included in the recent purge. Not going to go into speculating who would be included for pitcher X, other than to believe that Thorpe could be included as a minor part of any trade.
  13. roger
    The one thing missing from your list, Cody, was a slick fielding shortstop. Maybe there is one and you didn't include him. Maybe they are in such demand that they stuck with their teams.
  14. roger
    Maybe someone knows more about this than I, but today's Strib suggested that non-tendering someone makes them a free agent, ie, they do not go thru waivers, they do not collect $200. In that case, they can immediately be signed to a minor league contract...although I would suspect they would want to test the market for a big league contract.
  15. roger
    There also remains the possibility they won't find a job and the Twins can sign one or all of the three to minor league contracts. The article in today's Strib hinted as that may be in the works for Megill, although it stated the Twins didn't respond to that question.
  16. roger
    A bit surprised they didn’t offer three. Certainly more than I expected. And kind of crazy one was claimed, what earlier today? Wondering if they negotiated with all three and weren’t able to get their number? So they now have three open spots for Rule 5 and/or free agents. Probably still need one or two more.
  17. roger
    The split contract remains in effect even though he cleared waivers? If so, agree with those above that the $300k minor league payday may have caused some to back off claiming him. Both interesting and smart. Who knows, may set the AAA on fire and be back, or not!
  18. roger
    Tender all of them, Seth. Question? If they tender a contract, can they later DFA to open a spot on the 40-man when adding free agents?
  19. roger
    Byron Buxton has the talent, tools you may say, to some day be considered among the greatest players to ever play the game. Now I don't have a clue if that will happen. The great news is that if he does, we will get to watch it happen right here at the friendly confines of Target Field. Now let Royce Lewis get healthy and join him together with one or two of those young stud pitchers and let the party begin!
  20. roger
    Was a great day for this old guy. The next most important thing for me to happen is for baseball to figure out some way that many of us can watch the game in 2022. You know, the 55% of us that weren't able to see any games last year. Not concerned about pitchers as I know they will have five starters ready to go come opening week. But I am just as happy as a pig in you know what that Buxton will be here for most/all of his career.
  21. roger
    Now, get the new hitting coach to teach Kepler how to bunt and go the other way. Arraez, Polanco, Buxton, Donaldson, Kirilloff, Garver and the Sanó we saw at year’s end can be one hell of a lineup.
  22. roger
    Very interesting that your list includes six bullpen arms. Considering the Twins bullpen will likely have eight, bringing all of these back leaves only two spots. Go out and sign one good late inning guy could be all that is needed, or will get done this winter. Well, that and getting Rogers and Duff extended a bit.
  23. roger
    I suspect if TK was commenting today, he would amend his comment to refer to the next day's pitchers, not just the starters.
  24. roger
    I believe it was Tom Kelly who said, "You only are as good as your next day's starting pitcher."
  25. roger
    To me, Hunter is a HOF caliber player and belongs in Cooperstown. Unfortunately, I don't have a vote. Do I expect he will get there, probably not. And that is unfortunate.
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