Gladden and Gagne were part of 2 WS winning.teams, i think if they were a starter on both teams they got put in. Zoilo was league mvp and part of a WS team.
Look at all the astounding names listed in this thread. Ooops most were traded for. Why did they trade relievers? Probably because in the long term they were getting more back than what they gave up, except with 2 exceptions. Jax wanted out on short notice was one, Stewart was an injury waiting to happen.
No front office person has ever made that comment. When they traded for Outman, he was sent to the minor leagues in favor of Wallner, Buxton, Martin and Roden being the outfielders with Larnach also available . Outman did nothing to move up the ladder after Roden was injured.
There was something during the season about the Twins wanting him to change his swing but he wouldn't do it. The line was something like if it doesn’t work it would cost him money.
Coulumbe was with the Twins before he was sold to Baltimore. When he signed here again it was a major league contract for 3 million.
Cano was the major league ready arm so Baltimore had someone to replace Lopez. As a player who was traded I am not sure why he was brought up. Ib a discussion of free agents. Megill was also brought up. He was a trade to Milwaukee, not a free agent signing
With the same launch angle and exit velocity a 360 foot shot at Target Field can be a foul ball, aHR, a double of the wall, a dramatic out, or an easy out. Timing, not luck.
Rationality would be saying that he signed someone with a minor league deal that spent most of his season last year ad backup on the worst team in baseball. To expect that he is anything more than a no cost flier for organizational depth is irrational
Just like minor league free agents, DFA means a club did not think you were good enough to protect. A player like Stewart was available due to injuries. He continued on that trajectory. Can someone on their third or more organization be changed into something greater than what they have been?
What a memorable list that was
yup, Culpepper is such a great prospect he is a top 20 prospect in all of baseball. He son’y need no stinking time in AAA
Keaschall and Buxton have speed. That will get a batter more hits and an extra base upon occasion. Roden is also a bit speedier than average. The luck is in their legs
Yup, there is always a better piece of scrap on the scrap heap in somebodies eyes. It is still the scrap heap. When you come up with a name, make sure they have regularly played shortstop