mickster

if he makes it too the end of the season, yes you do this. At least get something back if he signs elsewhere. Catching is needed and we aren't ready for a new everyday catcher yet. Overpay, probably - but has to happen somewhere. Tom - do us a favor and do this, Ryan and Lopez and show the fans you are going to build and not continue to rip this team apart.

is this the plan then when Royce comes up to DFA Bell?

Those that have the need, will want to add one. The level of a 5th starter is accurate by you, as each teams 5th is different. Getting something instead of nothing is obviously better - I just don't want to part with him. That is a want, yes

For a team that has a shot - a lot more than a 5th starter

Adams

Jeffers is way too much. Even hurt, I think he brings back a better package.

I agree with you, just thought they may want to part with a potential problem and might feel that they can "fix him" I think Lewis may be too much - so might be the right piece.

not enough, and why would either team do that? Matt Wallner might entice them

Lee could still move to utility and play all around the INF

I still think that the Rocco way of managing his SP went a long way to Sonny wanting out.

Value in a trade is greater at the deadline this year as an additional year of control is something teams will want. Still a value next year, just not going to bring as much value back. Personally I would love to see Tom P but the money where his mouth is and extend both Ryan and Pablo NOW. Jeffers as well, although with him being a Boras client and having the year he was having - that ship may have sailed. You can never have too much pitching and signing these two gives us plenty of depth to maintain a competitive team as the youngsters trickle in. The possible WorkStopage next year is a real thing and will affect a lot along the way. The Big boys will still go for it, but smaller market teams will have to play this close to the vest

We live in a different world with player contracts and union issues and a greater difference between the large and small market teams. Makes sense to hold prospects back at the moment

Agreed - I spaced on Ober

I am on board, We don't need a complete tear down, as we have pieces to build around. Lopez, Ryan, Able, Taj, Preilipp, Mathews and SWR give you 7 arms. Jeffers injury hurts. But some BP pieces can come together, and I think Festa will be part of that with Morris, and most likely SWR. Rojas has a role as well.

Would love to see the Twins tell Lewis to grab a 1B mitt at St. Paul