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Dont you think that our need at Starting Pitcher would be a good reason to fast track Berrios in 2013?

Could you clarify what you're talking about here? (#rig)

I know there will be more moves at the winter meetings (better be), but so far, this off-season is looking a lot like the last. And that produced a lot of L's

Twins rotation in 2013: Diamond, Gibson, Hendriks, Deduno, random Rule 5 draftee

Twins Twerp: I completely agree! How do they maroon Mauer after spending so much to lock him up? It seems like his salary should come off the payroll figure the FO is looking at. They need so many roster pieces right now. Pohlads should be talking about how they would raise payroll if all the free agents they went after signed with the Twins. But I dont think they are seriously going after any big time pitchers, and obviously no big name hitters.

HAHA! Corny..

How close is Roberts to the Show? If Span or others get traded form the MLB outfield...could Roberts step in to a role with the big club in 2013?

I completely agree we shoud be rooting for Colabello to get a real shot to make the big club this spring. Colabelo could be a fill-in guy for any of these MLB trade pieces: Morneau, Willingham, Parmalee. Plus he is insurance for injury or insurance if we trade some corner IF prospects. He is only 29 or 30 so he has some big seasons left in his bat.

You betcha Teddy! I have seen this scouting video a bunch of times, and every time I see it I am awed at what he can do. His arm or his speed is probably the most impressive tool right now...But that flash of power potential definitely got him the #1 prospect status going into the draft. Just a miracle that the Twins had him available to draft really

This is exactly why Sano would make such a great beer batter

Very nice! Some of my favorites: Stretch, Salty, Double X, The Big Train, Biscuit Pants

Yes, and with two LHH's (Kepler and Rosario) moving up together with Buxton and Sano...the Twins could someday sport a middle-of-the-order something like this: 2. Buxton 3. Rosario 4. Sano 5. Kepler...maybe Hicks leads off and Arcia bats 5 instead of Kepler. This is all years down the road. Even Arcia and Hicks could take a year or two to arrive

Is there any way to share that video with the community here? Thanks!

You can view the page at http://twinsdaily.com/content.php?1176-Twin-Cities-Georgia-Peach

How so? All the reports I have heard is that the organization wants to make room for Parm in 2013. And I think Plouffe is the bridge to Sano at 3B. I think Sano has a better shot at OF or DH than 1B for the Twins

I wouldnt say Colabello has more power potential than those two LHH's. BUt he is showing he can produce at the higher levels of the minor leagues which makes it easier to deal on e or both of the LH 1st basemen. And I am not so sure Sano wont break into Mnnesota at 3rd base rather than 1st. His defense is only going to get better and was improving after last summer.

When I look at how fortunate the Twins were last June in the draft, it’s hard to imagine this organization not returning to some level of major league competency soon. The organization picked up two teenagers..... [ATTACH=CONFIG]2674[/ATTACH] ...with high ceilings with their first two picks of 2012, and both showed extreme promise after signing quickly and making their pro debuts. Byron Buxton was somewhat of a surprise to be available to the Twins at #2 overall. I feel the need to analyze what kind of player landed in the Twins lap with Buxton. Now, the real Georgia Peach was Ty Cobb, who was a “snarling wildcat” by his own admission. Cobb was a true gem of a player, and posted a career .367/.433/.512 during a legacy played mostly in the “dead ball” era. Buxton is a gem of a prospect, and the fact that both Ty and Byron are from Georgia and play centerfield is where the comparison ends. But we all know the Twins have a 5-tool-potential guy here that was called a hybrid of the talented Upton brothers. So its safe to say, Minnesota got a “peach” of a player in the Georgia high-school senior. Buxton was named the top prospect (by Baseball America) in the Gulf Coast League last summer. After he “graduated” and played a lil bit in Elizabethton (with our other gem J.O. Berrios), Buxton was awarded with the #1 prospect billing in the Appalachian League as well! How did he accomplish that after hitting just .248 in 48 games at both levels, and struggling mightily out-the-gate? Look closer, and we see that he had a .344 OB% and a .448 SLG%. Not bad at all for a guy that is supposed to be more speedy than powerful on offense (he also stole 11 of 14 bases). No wonder he was BA’s top pick in every league he played in 2012. I saw a grading scale that was out before the last draft that had each players current rating/potential rating listed in the following categories: Hit, Power, Speed, Field, Arm (the five tools on a 20-80 scale). Buxton was rated the following: 45/60, 45/60, 70/75, 55/70, 70/75. Those projections sound a lot more like B.J. than Justin Upton to me. Let’s just conclude that his upside is outstanding. If you haven't already, check out a nice video of the prize of the 2012 draft taking some BP for the E-Twins here: [ATTACH=CONFIG]2675[/ATTACH] I predict: Buxton is going to have more power than B.J. (like Justin), but be able to cover ground and stick in CF the way B.J. has. I earlier predicted that Buxton would hit 10-15 home-runs in a full season at Cedar Rapids next season, but I just have this feeling that he could mature into power quickly. Maybe he hits 20 HR’s during a full season at the low-A level, or at least keeps his SLG% near .500. Anyhow, Bux should continue to be productive and maintain his status as the “best of the best” prospect at every level he graces within the Minor Leagues. What are the chances he uses those tools to be a 20 HR/50 SB guy with Gold-Glove style CF defense in Minnesota? He most certainly will not get a look until 2015 or later. Your thoughts… [ATTACH=CONFIG]2676[/ATTACH]

Very comprehensive update here Seth, thank you for the news!

Colabello is making Morneau even more realistic as trade bait.

Yeah I agree it is important for even the most elite prospects to have plenty of seasoning in the minors. But, it would be nice to see some of our guys get pushed out of their comfort zone a bit and see if that helps them develop even faster. In no way do I think Sano was ready for AA ball last year. But I do think his offensive production warranted a look in Ft. Myers to finish the year. Along with Rosario, by the way

The Twins must have too many minor league players because they keep guys in the low levels that are ready to move on.

Hey I hear ya loud and clear. I dont understand why they need their prospects to dominate each level. Many top prospects struggled through the minors, but were pushed to the bigs quickly and ultimately succeeded just fine.

Very nice! I dont mean to be rude, but I am hoping Berrios gets to skip rookie ball in Elizabethton this year. But if he does end up there I hope he gets to have some ice cream with yall!