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  1. LewFordLives
    Good article.
  2. LewFordLives
    If Berrios stays healthy and puts up ok numbers he would absolutely make more money going year to year. But of course things happen, especially to pitchers. As someone mentioned above, it only makes sense for the Twins to do a longer deal if they get at least some kind of discount. So the ball is really in his court and he has to make a decision about how much risk he is willing to accept.
  3. LewFordLives
    True....even a belly-flop makes a big impact!
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  5. LewFordLives
    If you're going to do a documentary on the '88 Twins don't forget to go behind the scenes on the moment where the characters played by Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger discovered where they were created. In all seriousness, if Cleveland does nothing, they are still a very formidable team. Can't beat that rotation.
  6. LewFordLives
    The first time I watched Castro catch a game for the Twins was a complete revelation. Nothing against Kurt Suzuki. He was/is decent with the bat, but behind the plate he is not comparable to Castro. Castro was a great signing.
  7. LewFordLives
    Good article. Of all the options, I definitely think "starter" is the least likely to happen this year. His injury history and experience are working against him. An opener strategy is definitely something to consider, although in the case of Grateral, I think his situation may be determined by the final numbers game that goes with setting the final roster and who is out of options. With Romo and Clippard the bullpen is getting crowded.
  8. LewFordLives
    Maybe they saw him as a reliever and lost interest when they resigned Romo. Although Yamaguchi is a righty, so who knows. There has to be some other reason besides the money that they felt he wasn't worth taking a flyer on.
  9. LewFordLives
    This article is complete garbage! It has nothing to do with Mauer. Everyone knows the front office has been quiet because they are keeping a roster spot open for Nick Punto!
  10. LewFordLives
    In the end I suppose money talks, but I don't see Bumgarner leaving the National League. One gets the impression he wants to hit. A couple years ago he lobbied to get in the home run derby.
  11. LewFordLives
    I wonder if all these rumors about the White Sox interest in Wheeler is part of an effort to extract more money from the Twins.
  12. LewFordLives
    I would do 6/200 for Cole in a heartbeat, but there's no way that gets it done.
  13. LewFordLives
    I wonder if this makes it more likely the Twins keep Sano at 3b and roll with Cron at 1b. I guess we will know in a couple hours.
  14. LewFordLives
    Given all the teams looking for pitching the Twins will be lucky to come away with two mid-tier arms via free agency or trade. They need to keep all options open, including Gibson. Realistically, the Twins rotation will probably be Berrios, Dobnak, two via free agents or trades, and another internal option for the last spot.
  15. LewFordLives
    I would really be surprised if he accepted the QO. He had a career year and his stock may never be higher. With all the teams looking for pitching he should have no trouble getting at least 3 years/$45 million. And if he keeps putting up decent numbers he will still be young enough to get another big contract in a few years. On the other hand, if he accepts the QO and reverts to a back of the rotation starter he won't get much when he hits the market next year.
  16. LewFordLives
    I would be shocked if Odorizzi accepts the QO. He's been around long enough to know this may have been a career season and might be his one and only chance to cash in. I do think 3 years $36 million is on the low end. There's a lot of teams looking for pitching.
  17. LewFordLives
    Yeah, very odd move with Gonsalves. This is a team that is going to need starting pitching depth and he is not that far removed from being a top 5 prospect. I had not read anything to indicate that his arm issues were a long term problem, but of course we don't hear the full story.
  18. LewFordLives
    Would the lack of opposable thumbs hinder the bear's ability to work the T-shirt cannon?
  19. LewFordLives
    I think Rocco and his players saw the weather forecast and decided it was time to end the season and get back to their winter homes down south. They embarrassed themselves and their fans. I have been through many ups and downs with this team over the decades and I don't remember a time where they just completely laid down like this during a playoff series. Pathetic! I can't stand Rocco's press conferences. Say what you want about Gardy. At least he gave the impression he cared.
  20. LewFordLives
    I think Rocco and his players saw the weather forecast and decided it was time to end the season and get back to their winter homes down south. They embarrassed themselves and their fans. I have been through many ups and downs with this team over the decades and I don't remember a time where they just completely laid down like this during a playoff series. Pathetic! I can't stand Rocco's press conferences. Say what you want about Gardy. At least he gave the impression he cared.
  21. LewFordLives
    Here's the difference between the Twins and the Yankees. To the Yankees and their fans, anything less than the world series is considered a failure, whereas most Twins players and fans appear content with a participation certificate. I'm sorry but it's true. It's not about talent. Position for position the Twins have just as much talent as the Yankees. Yes the Twins have some issues with their pitching, but so do the Yankees. This Yankees team was not on par with the the dynasty in the late 90's. Look no further than Saturdays game. After Berrios got pulled after a less than stellar outing everyone was hugging and smiling and patting him on the back as if he had pitched a 2 hit complete game shutout. Until the attitude and expectations of this organization change from the top down we will continue to witness playoff futility.
  22. LewFordLives
    Was anyone besides me confused as to why we paid an opposing pitcher $4 million to beat us last night?
  23. LewFordLives
    Or the Tapani trade for that matter. Does anyone remember Jose Parra? ......anyone.........anyone? As far as all-time bad Twins it begins and ends with Nishioka. Not just for his poor play, but the money they paid for him and the JJ Hardy trade that cleared the way for his signing.
  24. LewFordLives
    For those wishing for a reunion with Denard Span, I think there is a 0.0001 percent chance of that happening. Can he even play cf anymore? He's 32 and recovering from hip surgery. I find it telling that the Nats wouldn't make him a qualifying offer. And from Span's point of view, this is probably his last chance at a multiyear deal, which I don't think would fit in with the Twins long run plans. I suspect the Twins will stay with their internal options.
  25. LewFordLives
    No strong disagreements with your list, although It'll be hard to stand pat on a starting rotation that is among the worst in baseball. As of now it's Hughes and a big bag full of question marks.
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