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They need to move one (likely today) before Hughes is official. They need to move another if they want to have a rule 5 pick. Today is the deadline to place through outrighting waivers before the Rule 5, with Monday the last day to outright a player if they cleared. So I expect at least a couple of players go through waivers today and they might get claimed (and we will find out as early as today) or not (and we will find out Monday). So the Hughes announcement might happen as early as tomorrow or Monday.

Presley has very similar career OPS+ with Aoki and very similar toolset, is 4-5 years younger and costs less. As far as Japanese batting champions and the Twins go, I will refer you to the

I have seen Koch make Pinto-like improvements in his game 2 seasons in a row. Koch can play in the majors right now with no worse production than Butera. Very very consistent and solid in every aspect of the game. Is he starting material right now? No. Can he be in 2 seasons? Probably, depending on how things go. If he goes up to New Britain and has another .750-.800 OPS season with double digits in HRs and 30+ doubles (which is totally reasonable for him, based on his history), eyes will open. Still not ranked as high as Herrmann was in some lists as a prospect and I think that Koch has at least the same potential, if not a bit more, because he is much more consistent...

I like the system... As a matter of fact it helps smaller revenue clubs because unlike the old system where the bulk of the money went to the posting fee and did not count towards the luxury tax, the bulk of money will go to player salary and will count towards the luxury tax. Also, the player, instead of the club and the Japanese League, will be getting the money.

Originally published at The Tenth Inning Stretch ----- This is the fourth segment of the 2014 off-season Twins top 40 prospects, counting down prospects 31 to 35. Prospects 36-40 are here, 31-35 here, 26-30 here and you can find all segments in reverse order here. The number 21 to 25 off-season 2014 Minnesota Twins prospects are: 25. J.D. Williams, SH, OF, DOB: 11/20/1990, 5'11", 183 lbs J.D. (aka JaDamion) Williams was the Twins' 10th round pick of the 2010 draft from Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate HS in Tampa, FL. He is the son of former major leaguer Reggie Williams . J.D. Williams was drafted as a middle infielder (he pitched as well in High School) but other than his first pro season in the GCL, he has been an outfield in the Twins' organization. Up to before this season, he was just another prospect moving from the GCL to the Appalachian League to the Midwest League annually with limited success, namely his promising 50 game season in Elizabethton in 2011 where he hit .324/.406/.465 swiping 10 bases in 15 tries. His full pro season in Beloit (2012, age 21) was a trial. He did not make much contract (.234/.311/.340) and his base-stealing (23/32 SB,) excellent range and defense were the only tools he flashed. 2013 was the season the put Williams on the map as a prospect. Repeating the Midwest League, in Cedar Rapids this time, he hit .281/.391/.461 in 80 games. Compared to his 2012 in the same league, he improved his BB/K rate from 39/115 to 47/67, his IsoP from .106 to .180, while continuing swiping bases and playing excellent OF defense, mainly at LF due to teammates named Buxton and Walker. He was promoted to Fort Myers where he finished the season hitting .236/.333/.293 in 42 games, which was likely fatigue related, since the 122 games he played this season was the most of his pro career by 30 or so. Likely starts the season in Fort Myers and moves to New Britain. Has a potential for 20/20/20 season (2B/HR/BB). Because of the depth in the Twins' OF, could potentially return to second base. 24. D.J. Hicks, LH, 1B, DOB: 4/2/1990, 6'5", 228 lbs D.J. (aka Dalton) Hicks was the Twins 17th round pick in the 2012 draft out of University of Central Florida. Hicks started his pro career last season in Elizabethton where he made a seamless transition to the wooden bat (.270/.382/.453, 4 HRs, 25 RBI, 19 BB, 37 K in 31 games (136 PAs). He started 2013 in Cedar Rapids where he hit .297/.355/.494 with 13 HR and 82 RBI in 89 games (400 PA) and finished in Fort Myers (42 games, .270/.364/.405, 4 HR, 28 RBI, 176 PA). He accumulated 110 RBI this season and this figure led the Twins' organization, ahead of Adam Walker (109) and Miguel Sano (103.) This might sound like a blasphemy, but at similar points in their professional career (albeit Hicks at older age) Hicks as a player is similar to a young Justin Morneau. In addition to the physical similarities and defensive challenges at this point, Hicks' age 23 season split between the Midwest and Florida State League resulted in a combined .289/.358/.468, 17 HR, 110 RBI production, while Morneau's age 20 season (2001) split between those leagues, with 10 addition games in the Eastern League, resulted in a combined .314/.389/.497, 16 HR, 97 RBI production. Morneau is clearly the better player here but Hicks is in the area code... His power tool is his best. He has already shown signs of improved pitch recognition and with improvement of fielding and contact, he can be a major league first baseman. One little known fact about D.J Hicks: In addition to playing first base, Hicks was a pitcher in College, pitching a total of 66 innings in 3 seasons awfully. Hicks will likely start 2014 at Fort Myers, if Kennys Vargas mans first base in New Britain. If Kennys Vargas starts at Rochester, Hicks will likely start in New Britain. Potentially they can both spit 1B/DH duties at New Britain. 23. Jose Abreu RHSP, DOB: 6/13/1992, 5'11", 170 lbs. Jose Alexi Abreu (not to be confused with the Cuban First Baseman) Signed by the Minnesota Twins as a non-drafted free agent on Sept. 2, 2010 out of the Dominican Republic. After 2 seasons in the DSL, he made the transition to the GCL last summer where he served as the main closer of the team pitching 28 innings in 18 games striking out 30 and walking 5 for an 1.61 ERA and 0.821 WHIP. He has a nice fastball with a lot of movement and a small statute and reminds some of another diminutive Dominican in pitching style, especially attacking hitters. He does have a decent curveball that has fooled the GCL hitters, but it needs improvement, as does his change up. Will likely start the season as a swing man in Elizabethton. 22. Matthew Koch RH, C, DOB: 11/21/1988, 6'0", 219 lbs Matthew Koch was the Twins' 12th round pick of the 2011 draft out of Loyola Marymount University. He finished that summer in Elizabethton (12 games, 51 PA, .273/.333/.545, 2 HR, 9 RBI) moved up to Beloit in 2012 and Fort Myers in 2013. He had solid and nearly identical seasons as a catcher in both A and high A (.253/.349/.421, 8 HR, 23 2B, 39 RBI in 89 games Beloit in 2012) and (.278/.346/.401, 7 HR, 20 2B, 40 RBI in 98 games in Fort Myers in 2013. Likely, he will put a similar line next season in New Britain. This season he improved on the BB/K ratio from 35/106 in 2012 to 35/75 in 2013, which is always nice to see in a developing prospect. He calls a good game behind the plate and is a sure handed, if not flashy catcher. He threw out 30% of the would be base stealers. As indicated, he would likely start the 2014 season in New Britain. His could be a solid backup catcher in the majors, with the potential of a solid starter depending on his development. 21. Alexis Tapia RHSP, DOB: 8/10/1995, 6'2", 195 lbs Alexis Tapia was signed by the Minnesota Twins from Venezuela on Sept of 2012 and 2013 was his first professional season. He spent last season (his age 17 season) in the DSL where he playing in 11 games (7 as a starter) pitching 42.3 innings, striking out 31 and walking 5. His ERA was 2.13 and his WHIP a miniscule 0.874. The 3 things that you hear about Tapia are: that he is "projectable", with a growing 6'2" frame, that he has a "good feel for the game", and that he is "throwing strikes". Beyond those cliches, he is working with 3 pitches (fastball, curve, change) which, other than his fastball that approaches plus, are still works in progress, but he is 17. Depending on how his English is, he will likely move to the Gulf Coast League in 2014. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8006/7363337772_ecf99d66bb_z.jpg Next: 16-20

Originally published at The Tenth Inning Stretch ----- This is the fourth segment of the 2014 off-season Twins top 40 prospects, counting down prospects 31 to 35. Prospects 36-40 are here, 31-35 here, 26-30 here and you can find all segments in reverse order here. The number 21 to 25 off-season 2014 Minnesota Twins prospects are: 25. J.D. Williams, SH, OF, DOB: 11/20/1990, 5'11", 183 lbs J.D. (aka JaDamion) Williams was the Twins' 10th round pick of the 2010 draft from Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate HS in Tampa, FL. He is the son of former major leaguer Reggie Williams . J.D. Williams was drafted as a middle infielder (he pitched as well in High School) but other than his first pro season in the GCL, he has been an outfield in the Twins' organization. Up to before this season, he was just another prospect moving from the GCL to the Appalachian League to the Midwest League annually with limited success, namely his promising 50 game season in Elizabethton in 2011 where he hit .324/.406/.465 swiping 10 bases in 15 tries. His full pro season in Beloit (2012, age 21) was a trial. He did not make much contract (.234/.311/.340) and his base-stealing (23/32 SB,) excellent range and defense were the only tools he flashed. 2013 was the season the put Williams on the map as a prospect. Repeating the Midwest League, in Cedar Rapids this time, he hit .281/.391/.461 in 80 games. Compared to his 2012 in the same league, he improved his BB/K rate from 39/115 to 47/67, his IsoP from .106 to .180, while continuing swiping bases and playing excellent OF defense, mainly at LF due to teammates named Buxton and Walker. He was promoted to Fort Myers where he finished the season hitting .236/.333/.293 in 42 games, which was likely fatigue related, since the 122 games he played this season was the most of his pro career by 30 or so. Likely starts the season in Fort Myers and moves to New Britain. Has a potential for 20/20/20 season (2B/HR/BB). Because of the depth in the Twins' OF, could potentially return to second base. 24. D.J. Hicks, LH, 1B, DOB: 4/2/1990, 6'5", 228 lbs D.J. (aka Dalton) Hicks was the Twins 17th round pick in the 2012 draft out of University of Central Florida. Hicks started his pro career last season in Elizabethton where he made a seamless transition to the wooden bat (.270/.382/.453, 4 HRs, 25 RBI, 19 BB, 37 K in 31 games (136 PAs). He started 2013 in Cedar Rapids where he hit .297/.355/.494 with 13 HR and 82 RBI in 89 games (400 PA) and finished in Fort Myers (42 games, .270/.364/.405, 4 HR, 28 RBI, 176 PA). He accumulated 110 RBI this season and this figure led the Twins' organization, ahead of Adam Walker (109) and Miguel Sano (103.) This might sound like a blasphemy, but at similar points in their professional career (albeit Hicks at older age) Hicks as a player is similar to a young Justin Morneau. In addition to the physical similarities and defensive challenges at this point, Hicks' age 23 season split between the Midwest and Florida State League resulted in a combined .289/.358/.468, 17 HR, 110 RBI production, while Morneau's age 20 season (2001) split between those leagues, with 10 addition games in the Eastern League, resulted in a combined .314/.389/.497, 16 HR, 97 RBI production. Morneau is clearly the better player here but Hicks is in the area code... His power tool is his best. He has already shown signs of improved pitch recognition and with improvement of fielding and contact, he can be a major league first baseman. One little known fact about D.J Hicks: In addition to playing first base, Hicks was a pitcher in College, pitching a total of 66 innings in 3 seasons awfully. Hicks will likely start 2014 at Fort Myers, if Kennys Vargas mans first base in New Britain. If Kennys Vargas starts at Rochester, Hicks will likely start in New Britain. Potentially they can both spit 1B/DH duties at New Britain. 23. Jose Abreu RHSP, DOB: 6/13/1992, 5'11", 170 lbs. Jose Alexi Abreu (not to be confused with the Cuban First Baseman) Signed by the Minnesota Twins as a non-drafted free agent on Sept. 2, 2010 out of the Dominican Republic. After 2 seasons in the DSL, he made the transition to the GCL last summer where he served as the main closer of the team pitching 28 innings in 18 games striking out 30 and walking 5 for an 1.61 ERA and 0.821 WHIP. He has a nice fastball with a lot of movement and a small statute and reminds some of another diminutive Dominican in pitching style, especially attacking hitters. He does have a decent curveball that has fooled the GCL hitters, but it needs improvement, as does his change up. Will likely start the season as a swing man in Elizabethton. 22. Matthew Koch RH, C, DOB: 11/21/1988, 6'0", 219 lbs Matthew Koch was the Twins' 12th round pick of the 2011 draft out of Loyola Marymount University. He finished that summer in Elizabethton (12 games, 51 PA, .273/.333/.545, 2 HR, 9 RBI) moved up to Beloit in 2012 and Fort Myers in 2013. He had solid and nearly identical seasons as a catcher in both A and high A (.253/.349/.421, 8 HR, 23 2B, 39 RBI in 89 games Beloit in 2012) and (.278/.346/.401, 7 HR, 20 2B, 40 RBI in 98 games in Fort Myers in 2013. Likely, he will put a similar line next season in New Britain. This season he improved on the BB/K ratio from 35/106 in 2012 to 35/75 in 2013, which is always nice to see in a developing prospect. He calls a good game behind the plate and is a sure handed, if not flashy catcher. He threw out 30% of the would be base stealers. As indicated, he would likely start the 2014 season in New Britain. His could be a solid backup catcher in the majors, with the potential of a solid starter depending on his development. 21. Alexis Tapia RHSP, DOB: 8/10/1995, 6'2", 195 lbs Alexis Tapia was signed by the Minnesota Twins from Venezuela on Sept of 2012 and 2013 was his first professional season. He spent last season (his age 17 season) in the DSL where he playing in 11 games (7 as a starter) pitching 42.3 innings, striking out 31 and walking 5. His ERA was 2.13 and his WHIP a miniscule 0.874. The 3 things that you hear about Tapia are: that he is "projectable", with a growing 6'2" frame, that he has a "good feel for the game", and that he is "throwing strikes". Beyond those cliches, he is working with 3 pitches (fastball, curve, change) which, other than his fastball that approaches plus, are still works in progress, but he is 17. Depending on how his English is, he will likely move to the Gulf Coast League in 2014. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8006/7363337772_ecf99d66bb_z.jpg Next: 16-20

Short? He is 6'0" and still 19. Can you count the Cy Young awards among these "short pitchers": Pedro Martinez 5'11" Tim Lincecum 5'11" Greg Maddux 6'0" Tom Glavine 6'0" Johan Santana 6'0" People say stuff because people say stuff and it is ridiculous to say stuff without qualifying it. Berrios might be a reliever not because he is short but because he has only one plus pitch (FB) one average pitch (change) and one mediocre pitch (slurve). If he does not develop at least an average breaking ball and improve his change, he will not be a starter. And his K% fell in half this season. These are the reasons that he may be a reliever. Not his height But he is just 19 and it is very likely that it will all work out.

Hold it. He is AAA depth. This organization sorely lacks in LH arms big time and after the likes of Blake Martin were cut or became FAs, they needed some arms. And he did not average 9 K/9 that was in 2013. In 2011 and 2012 he was in the sixes. If you are looking for potential MLB LHP in the pen that have not been there, that would be Ibarra at this moment

Reality check: .212/.288/.404 Buxton's numbers against mostly high A and AA competition in the AFL this fall. He is at least 2 years away. September of 2015 the earliest if he crashes AA pitching (like Pinto and Arcia and Sano did.) Gotta love the people who think that Hicks is not ready and the Twins promoted him too early and at the same time are asking for Buxton

those two cannot be traded until next July

Indeed. Say 3 teams posted the same money. They get to talk to the player in reverse record order. If he does not make a deal with the 2 worse teams, he may make a deal with the third. Think about it the same way as the team a free agent has been playing for gets a week to re-sign him before he hits the market. All about first dibs. Not necessary to sign with them.

Re: Garza. I am fairly convinced that regardless of what Ryan might be saying publicly, as long as Gardenhire and Anderson are with the Twins, there is no way that Garza returns. Oil and vinegar.

I also got the impression that he pretty much said that they are not done, but my gut says that it is because Hughes has not been announced yet...

Really interesting take that the Twins "need arms more". I'd probably argue that the single biggest position of need in the organization right now is hands down shortstop, and unless Polanco sticks there (which I think will happen starting next season at Fort Myers) there really is not much top talent in the organization. Left hand pitching is likely need number 2 and second base close need number three. I think that the Twins are set up with right hand pitching for a while...

Totally agree about Harrison and 3B. Matter of fact I was just finishing his blurb on my Twins prospects countdown and I feel that he is squeezed at 3B with Sano ahead of him, but with Minier right behind him as well.. The only concern I have with Harrison at OF is tracking fly balls and learning routes, but he can likely do it. As far as who will start at 3B in Fort Myers next season, goes, my gut says Niko Goodrum whom the Twins will likely start grooming as a utility player... The Hicks to AA might mean that Vargas to AAA at some point that season because both need reps at 1B and will be splitting 1B/DH at New Britain

Hold on to your horses with the last 3, especially the last one, at least until they can go out and buy a six pack...

Originally published at The Tenth Inning Stretch ----- This is the third segment of the 2014 off-season Twins top 40 prospects, counting down prospects 31 to 35. Prospects 36-40 are here, 31-35 here, and you can find all segments in reverse order here. The number 26 to 30 off-season 2014 Minnesota Twins prospects are: 30. Danny Santana, SH, SS, DOB: 11/7/1990, 5'11", 160 lbs Danny Santana was signed as a free agent by the Twins in December of 2007 out of the Dominican Republic and made his pro debut in the DSL the following summer as a 17 year old, hitting a career best .274/.343/.426 in 51 games. Santana made stops at every level of the organization up to New Britain last season. He is a steady hitter with mid .650s to low 700s OPS, which is above average for a middle infielder but not spectacular. He does have plus speed that he harvested in New Britain last season with career highs in SB (30), triples (10) and doubles (22). He can occasionally hit the ball out of the park (has 25 career HRs in 6 seasons), but he is mostly a gap hitter. He is still very young and has room to grow. In his age 22 season in New Britain, in addition to the aforementioned numbers, he hit .297/.333/.386 in 131 games (588 PAs) with a 24/94 BB/K ratio. His fielding is a lot like Pedro Florimon's at shortstop: He can make unbelievable plays, but he can also make errors in easy plays. He has steadily been improving with the glove especially on routine situations. His presence on the Twins 40 man roster (added last off-season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft) is more of an indication of the system depth in middle infield in higher levels, than his major-league readiness at age 22. Santana will likely begin his age 23 season as Rochester's starting SS, pending Jason Barlett's future with the Twins. With work on plate discipline and pitch recognition and on making the easy plays on defense, Santana can be a starting MLB SS or at worse a utility player. 29. Josh Burris, RHSP, DOB: 11/28/1991, 5'10", 183 lbs. Josh Burris was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 17th round of the 2011 draft out of Lousiana State University at Eunice. Burris made his pro debut in 2012 in Elizabethton where he went 7-0 with 1.75 ERA and 1.250 WHIP in 18 games (36 IP) in relief. He struck out 40 and walked 21 batters. Last season was a tale of two cities for Burris. He started the season in Cedar Rapids' pen, where he pitched 10 innings in 8 games, could not find the strike zone (9/8 BB/K), could not strand anyone on the bases (46.5 LOB%) and had a miserable time in general. He returned to Elizabethton, where he made the transition to a starter and that went much nicer. In 12 games (8 GS) and 41.3 IP he had a 4-2 record, 3.70 ERA, 48 Ks and 32 BBs (26.0 K% and 1.5 K/BB.) He has some shoulder issues in Spring Training and maybe those effected his performance in Cedar Rapids. So why am I so high on a guy who looks like he can barely make a single A pen? Because of his stuff, especially his curveball. BA said that he has the best curveball in the Twins' system last season, but I would not be surprised, if it is one of the best curveballs in baseball right now. A devastating plus plus pitch that he can throw in the zone for looking strikes or in the dirt for swinging strikes as needed. The problem is with his fastball that is an average high 80s, low 90s pitch that he has trouble controlling on occasion and his change up that he is still learning. Development of even an above average to plus FB and an average third pitch, can make him a MLB starter, his curveball is THAT good. Depending on how Spring Training goes, he will likely spend the season in the Cedar Rapids rotation. 28. Stuart Turner, RH, C, DOB: 12/27/1991, 6'2", 220 lbs Stuart Turner was drafted by the Twins in the third round of the 2013 draft from the University of Mississippi. He spend all his season (but one game he filled in for the Rock Cats) for the Elizabethton Twins, where he played at 35 games (146 PAs) and hit .272/.345/.384 with 3 HRs and 19 RBI. He walked 12 times, struck out 23 and hit by a pitch 4. Turner has been always described as an excellent defensive catcher with a great feel for the game, but he made the transition to the wooden bat well, which means a great deal for his potential as a prospect. Turner has a large frame and projectable power that will come as he grows. He will likely start his age 22 season in Cedar Rapids. Potentially, he can be a combination of Drew Butera with the glove and Josmil Pinto with the bat, which would make a nice starting major league catcher, but bat development (even though there are good signs) is crucial. 27. Niko Goodrum, SH, SS, DOB: 2/28/1992, 6'3", 170 lbs Niko Goodrum was drafted by the Twins in the second round of the 2010 draft from Fayette County (GA) High School. "Potential" has always been the word to describe Goodrum, but he has yet to reach it or ever flash most of it consistently. His career slash line in 4 years of pro ball through the GCL, Elizabethtown (twice) and Cedar Rapids has been .246/.340/.362 and other than his first season with a wooden bat at GCL (.161/.219/.195) has reflected each season's performance. He has a lot of athletic ability and a compact swing that is projected to generate power in the future. He has decent plate discipline (128 BB/251 K career) and good speed that will translate to doubles, triples and stolen bases. A lot of his future will depend on his position and this is still very up for grabs. He has been primarily a shortstop all his career and can field the position about average, which is an improvement from previous seasons. While a projected OPS in the mid to high .700s will get him a middle infield or utility job in the majors, if he switches positions to the corner infield or even outfield, it will not. He would need to develop power, which can happen since he is 6'3" and only 170 lbs. Any sign of power development will be an excellent sign for Goodrum and will bump him up in prospect lists to the position where he was when he was drafted. Goodrum will likely spend 2014 as the starting shortstop of the Fort Myers Miracle. 26. Tyler Duffey RHSP, DOB: 12/27/1990, 6'3", 225 lbs. Tyler Duffey was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 5th round of the 2012 draft from Rice University. After he overpowered his rookie competition in Elizabethton last season (1.42 ERA, 1.36 FIP 19.1 IP, 27 K, 2 BB, 0.632 WHIP) he moved as a starter now to Cedar Rapids for the first half of 2013, and to Fort Myers for the second half. He started 9 games at Cedar Rapids, pitching 58.3 innings, striking out 47 and walking just 6. His ERA was 2.78 (3.06 FIP) and WHIP 0.943. At Fort Myers in 15 games (9 starts) he pitched to a 4.45 ERA (but 3.42 FIP), striking out 44 and walking 17 in 62.7 IP. His WHIP was 1.35, inflated by a .315 BABIP. His K/BB ratio drop at A+ compared to A and Rookie is somewhat concerning, but could be a matter of fatigue in his first full professional season. Also his K% dropped from a phenomenal 40.3% at Elizabethton's pen to 20.5% and 16.2% in the Kernels and Miracle Rotations respectively. Duffey is another one of the class of 2012 hard throwing college relievers the Twins drafted to transform to starters. Duffey's fastball (low to mid 90s) is not quite as electric as his draftmates', but his secondary stuff (an above average slider and plus change up) are much better. He has excellent control with all his pitches. Will likely start his age 23 2014 season in the Fort Myers rotation with a possible promotion to New Britain mid season, depending on performance. Definite mid-rotation or late inning reliever ceiling depending on keeping the K% high as a starter. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5152/7098789651_02fb66b359_z.jpg Next: 21-25

Blackburn? Capps? Pavano?

He likely got it wrong

No ST invite as far as I can tell. I suspect he will be in the NB pen

Upside? Not sure what to make of this signing. Velasquez was signed by the Phillies in 2009 as an undrafted free agent. Was not drafted in 40 rounds by 30 teams, so he was not among the 1200 best players in his draft class. He had an ok pro career but no cigar and spent all 2 seasons of it in the A leagues (as a 24 and 25 year old...) Spent his age 26 and 27 seasons as a middle of the road starter in the independent leagues. Last season he made the transition to a reliever and had actual success. As a 28 year old (in his prime) against competition akin to Midwest League level. Little guy. 6 feet with cleats on and maybe 160 lbs. 2014 will be his age 29 season Upside? You tell me.

hopefully not Scusi

Hard to tell because those numbers were not there yet but in 1986 and 87 Bert gave 1.66 and 1.55 HR/9IP. Anderson last season gave 1.01 HR/9, so maybe he did. It was the homerdome and that was before they put the screen at LF.

I like him, especially because there is this perception (based on things like ERA and W-L again, brought about by a 17.9 HR/FB and a .359 BABIP) that he had an awful 2013, while his FIP and xFIP were 3.85 and 3.26 and his SIERA 3.31. Would love it if the Twins are able to build a package around Diamond and/or Worley for Anderson (heck add Parmelee if you have to) so you kill a few birds as well...