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  1. Linus
    I dont know what the right answer is other than moving him around seems foolish. If he is ever going to be decent with the glove it will come at one spot.
  2. Linus
    I’m not surprised. I regret I even entered this thread. Rage on.
  3. Linus
    Don’t know. Two years from now is a long time - it’s not really a question to worry about right now. If the injuries continue, probably not. If he somehow had a healthy stretch I would consider it but the money would have to be right.
  4. Linus
    If he doesn’t get traded the biggest reason will be, with his new arbitration number, there won’t be nearly the surplus value in his contract situation there was previously. If he is traded, it won’t be for the haul some are expecting
  5. Linus
    I’m well aware of his injury history even without you bringing it up in any thread remotely related to Buxton. Going forward they have players who can play CF if / when he gets hurt. When healthy he is their best CF. He is under contract for two more years - he’s not going anywhere so get over it.
  6. Linus
    It’s the whole lineup - and has been for several years. It was hidden in the first half by luck with RISP but returned to normal. Add in the fact that they were not good in the field and you have a substantial challenge trying to create a winning lineup.
  7. Linus
    Buxton is the best CF on the roster and it’s not close. He will likely be the best CF on the roster through the term of his contract. EmRod and Jenkins are best suited for the corners.
  8. Linus
    I would say they definitely should have traded Ryan. I’m not sure about Pablo because there wasn’t that much excess value in his contract meaning the return wasn’t going to be a haul. I’m afraid the same situation will exist with Ryan after his arb award.
  9. Linus
    Ideally I would save first base for a bigger bat. I also think if they just put him in LF he could get to average with the glove. If he can’t handle LF then first is pretty much it. Love his offensive profile.
  10. Linus
    The trade for Roden doesn’t make much sense but 230 plate appearances is absolutely nothing. What to do about it - I don’t know but the jury is definitely still out on him.
  11. Linus
    Nor is something any team with aspirations would do.
  12. Linus
    Be still my heart. He is one of several guys on this team that have no place on a good team. Move on.
  13. Linus
    I have no opinion on that. Based on prior negotiations the MLBPA will fight a cap to the bitter end. If by some miracle there is a cap it will mean no baseball in 27.
  14. Linus
    I agree with your list except Fundy. No way he gets written in.
  15. Linus
    I’m not worried about it. The MLBPA has staked their existence on fighting any kind of a salary cap. No cap, no floor. There will be tweaks but that’s about it
  16. Linus
    So you would rather have Travis Adams?
  17. Linus
    I definitely would not bring Larnach back. I would like to have Ober back in a long relief / spot starter role. Let’s not forget the guy has been good not that long ago and still threw some good games this year. This role does not command $7-8 million so he would have to agree to a lower number. I would try to upgrade from Royce for sure. I don’t want a one year vet type deal. I want a big bat through free agency or trade. If that’s not possible I would probably give him one more shot but reluctantly.
  18. Linus
    I have to agree as pointed out above that Culpepper, when drafted, was more bat first probably ends up at third prospect. He’s done well to change that. His range is better than expected and his arm is a rocket. His hands seem just ok so that is where you Houston is probably better. Bottom line is that Houston has two more big hurdles with the bat: hitting at AAA and the show.
  19. Linus
    Good article by the way.
  20. Linus
    He’s really valuable in that he is the only guy they have that can play multiple position’s competently. I think that is his best role on a good team but if the Twins are just bringing back the same group then he can have second base.
  21. Linus
    Shelton is the least of their problems.
  22. Linus
    This is spot on. My only concern is that, with a hefty arb number, Ryan doesn’t have nearly the trade value he had before.
  23. Linus
    There have been a few suggestions to move him to first. The idea is kind of intriguing- he could play way more games and he may hit even better. He’s not a great defensive catcher anyway although I have no idea if he could play a passable first base
  24. Linus
    Defense matters. The Twins don’t win this game without a couple of fielding gems. Happy for Luke to make that catch in a big spot.
  25. Linus
    I would like to upgrade over Royce. The final numbers are almost in and he is a below average hitter playing an offense first position. We are in danger of the Larnach Syndrome where we wait around for multiple years of mediocre production waiting for the elusive breakout season. One caveat: I don’t want a one year solution. I want a bona fide bat for multiple years either through free agency or trade. If that is not possible then I would rather roll with Royce and hope for the best.
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