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  1. drjim
    A Lackey type strikes me as acceptable if he is the second starter added this offseason. The Twins need to add one legit starter on a multiyear deal, but a second starter on a one year deal fits well on the roster and salary structure.
  2. drjim
    Probably need to plan on Sano taking most of the dh reps this year.
  3. drjim
    Plus dh at bats for Mauer. A good rh hitter makes sense. If they think he's an upgrade on Grossman could be a savvy move.
  4. drjim
    Don't both have a lot of (potential) room to grow? Neither seems to have reached their ceiling.
  5. drjim
    I guess not all people. I was literally referring to the fact that the Twins should sign a pitcher that would be among the 5 pitchers in the rotation on opening day. Hence, signing one of these guys would be the 5th pitcher. I am assuming they sign someone to a multi-year deal, and then I was thinking about a good way to spread around risk as they add another starter. I realize that signing one of these one year flyer vets is not going to give the highest probability of performance, but it is a mistake imo to sign multiple free agents to multi-year contracts, and the franchise is not that dire for pitching, as they have multiple guys close in AAA that could potentially contribute next year. A trade for a high-end guy would probably be the best option, but the prospects just aren't there.
  6. drjim
    Nope. Though every team does have at least 1 starter!
  7. drjim
    Every rotation starts with 5 starters. Among the 5 is the 5th of those 5, who will come after Santana, Berrios, Gibson, and a presumed multiyear SP signing. This need not be a ranking of their abilities.
  8. drjim
    Nothing wrong with those two guys, though I suspect Chatwood signs a pretty decent contract. On your second point, I don't think that's the way it works at all. 5th starter is the guy who occupies the 5th spot in the rotation, right? Not necessarily a value judgement. If the Twins took a shot at Lackey or one of the other 5 guys mentioned, there would be hope that he bounces back and is better than 2-3 of the other guys in the rotation. While the team should strive to have controllable arms in their prime occupying all of the rotation, that obviously isn't the case right now. As they try to distribute resources, while not locking into bad contracts, and keeping some flexibility for future prospects to break in or potential trades - it makes sense to have a varied risk preferences. So I don't really see the problem, or see why it is a bad strategy.
  9. drjim
    What does a DH and reliever have to do with a 5th starter and a 4th OF?
  10. drjim
    I wouldn't worry about starters beyond the opening day five getting opportunities next season. And I'm not sure Littell and especially Romero will be ready to contribute next year.
  11. drjim
    There are no comments, but wanted to let you know I appreciate your update here, good to read up on what is happening in Arizona.
  12. drjim
    I would personally go for one of the pitchers listed in the other article over Lackey. I wouldn't mind a flyer on Werth, I don't see a huge difference between him and Grossman. And I do think there is value in having veterans round out rosters if they embrace the role.
  13. drjim
    That's what I'm going with. I will say, I'm least offended by *bad* winners who are good all around players and play virtually every day (such as Hosmer too).
  14. drjim
    I would agree if this is the only pitcher added. But as a second fa on a 1 year deal to take a shot at the 5th starter spot it is potentially a smart gamble. Push everyone else down a spot on the depth chart.
  15. drjim
    The roster is not complete, but all transactions should prioritize winning now. That means you can freely dump a fringe 40 man roster prospect for a guy like one of the players listed here who have potential upside this season.
  16. drjim
    Twins only have 3 starters locked in right now, and even one of those (Gibson) should be relatively loose in his grip.
  17. drjim
    The rebuild is over. These guys buy depth and potential upside to help compete this year. This strikes me as exactly the popation of pitchers that a little deeper analytics could find a guy they want to take a shot on. A marginal 40 man guy should not block that.
  18. drjim
    Way too little money. No reason for Buxton to take that little money on its own, AND give two option years to boot. He knows he's an emerging superduperstar and he's already banked $6mil through his draft bonus, and will get $5(ish)mil next offseason through arb if he has an even relatively mediocre season.
  19. drjim
    Twins could theoretically (and defensibly) sign 7 extensions this offseason. I think they do 3 - Dozier, Buxton, Berrios. Next year they take care of whoever out of Polanco, Kepler and Rosario earn it.
  20. drjim
    I'd be on board if it was the second starter acquired and on a 1 year deal. Try to catch something on short money and build some depth.
  21. drjim
    That extension offer for Buxton (and Sano) is deeply unserious.
  22. drjim
    I think digging into the Prince Fielder situation could shed some light. I'm personally not going to do it.
  23. drjim
    I don't buy the spin that the talent on the roster (especially the defense) collapsed this much. I understand the hit they take changing the system, but remains to be seen if he'll recruit enough to make it worth it. So far not especially impressed.
  24. drjim
    That would be a lot of money for a mostly DH, and also expecting Sano to play 3b all season seems dicey.
  25. drjim
    Nope. I was just wondering who the 3b free agents are. In light of the Sano injury, would make more sense than a more traditional dh.
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