JFeist5

I prefer the human element and each umpire having a bit of a different strike zone. The only issue is a couple umpires who are consistently bad, and we know who they are. I could get behind a challenge system as well. Definitely help keep those couple umps in check. Also would like to see the challenge available for check swings.

Exactly! You got to sign studs when you can. If you are going to bank on unproven players in the farm system to propel you to the playoffs/WS in a few years, using the available funds and space you have now is smart. Twins have better minor league pitching depth than SS depth, plus no FA SPs out there, so makes sense to strengthen the SS position. Even if Martin or Lewis develop to the potential we hope, no team has ever been upset they signed a stud and at that point you consider the options and can trade him or have better team depth.