Paul Walerius

I was going to make the same point about the leg injuries. He is also not above average at 1B or even average. He doesn't commit errors, which is good, but he also doesn't have the instincts (at this point) or range. He honestly is a light hitting (although he hits a lot) DH, no natural position.

I agree. More likely to go after a guy like Lopez (Marlins).

1st off I do agree about Arraez. He was a GG winner (I believe) and don't mind him over there for 80 or so games. He is kind of the Escobar type where he isn't great at any one position but plays all over the infield well (if that makes sense). If Twins were to sign Abreu, I am guessing they would only want him at 1B for 20-30 games. Kirilloff/Miranda would fill in the other 50-60 games at 1B. As far as competing with the Padres, I think he is familiar with the Twins so that should help. Also, the Twins stay around 50% (or less) of revenue so they could easily fit the salary. My guess is one or both of Polanco and Kepler would be traded to make this work. I don't see losing those two hurting too much if Correa/Bogearts were brought in. I honestly would lean XB, I really like guys that hit over 300 and if you got Abreu and XB there would be, at least 3.

Polanco has been hurt more than not. Let's say Correa/Bogarts is our SS, does anyone know if Julien has the range at 2B? Farmer I am sure does but I think he is more of a UTIL. Arreaz could slide over to 2B as well which could allow a signing at 1B as well (Bell?)

Thielbar gave up runs in 15 of 67 (22%) 3.49 ERA Fulmer with twins 7 of 26 (27%) and Tigers 10-41 (24%) overall 17-67 (25%) 3.39 ERA Lopez with twins 6 of 23 (26%) and Orioles 10 of 44 (23%) overall 16 of 67(24%) 2.54 ERA Duran 9 of 57 (16%) 1.86 ERA Jax 17 of 65 (26%) 3.36 ERA Moran 7 of 31 (22%) 2.21 ERA Overall there is really no difference across the board (other than Duran). So again it comes down to how they tell them to pitch, Don't be predictable.

I actually like this alot but I would prefer Arreaz over Polanco at this point. Polo is injured too often and Arreaz hits.

Position Player $ (in Millions) Position Player ($ in Millions) C Murphy $ 3.30 SP1 Ohtani $ 30.00 1B Kirilloff $ 0.70 SP2 Meada $ 3.13 2B Arreaz $ 4.50 SP3 Mahle $ 8.00 TOTAL $ 144.53 3B Miranda $ 0.70 SP4 Ryan $ 0.70 BUDGET $150M (+$10%) SS Andrus $ 3.00 SP5 Ober $ 0.70 AVAILABLE 5.47 LF Larnach $ 0.70 CF Buxton $ 15.00 RP Stashak $ 1.00 RF Judge $ 35.00 RP Thielbar $ 2.00 DH Wallner $ 0.70 RP Jax $ 0.70 RP Duran $ 0.70 4th OF Celestino $ 0.70 RP Lopez $ 3.00 Utility Gordon $ 0.70 RP Alcala $ 0.70 Utility Diaz, Aledmys $ 5.00 RP Moran $ 0.70 Backup C Hedges $ 4.50 CL Diaz, Edwin $ 15.00 Ohtani Murphy Kepler Jeffers IL Paddack $ 2.75 Urshela Enlow lewis $ 0.70 Gray Polanco julien Martin Winder

I am not saying he couldn't, but you would then be creating a hole in the bullpen.

I don't see Duran going back to starting. I have seen a lot of people saying it, but he was very good/dominant in that late inning role. I also don't see Ober going to pen unless they sign/trade for someone else and he is out of options.

21 of those games were this year. Still seems like more than he was at AAA. Entering this year he was ranked so I guess it doesnt worry me that Julien has not been.

They just going to skip SS? Bold strategy!

I don't know this for fact but I don't believe Miranda was ever a top 100 prospect. He also had very minimal AAA games. I do agree that he will start at AAA (unless they trade Polanco to get cap relief for Correa/Rodon etc). The problem I see is (as of now) the hole is at SS and he can play just about every position except SS.

I don't see Duran starting. They have some depth there and Maeda coming back. Duran could end up being closer.