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On another forum I post on, there are quite a few who don't believe Mastroianni can be an everyday centerfielder. I disagree. Following his stats in the minors, it appears he was drafted out of a Div II school in which he was an All-American and batted .407. He began his professional career in 2007 and steadily rose in Toronto's organization. It didn't appear he got a fair shake there, made one major league appearance, got sent back down and then DFA'd when the Twins picked him up. Notable highlights from his minor league career, he stole 70 bases one year in the minors and was named to a number of league All-Star teams. He impressed me last season as a gamer. He played well defensively and appeared to have a pretty strong arm, at least it seemed stronger than Revere or Span. His speed was a good if not better than Revere and he certainly could steal bases. What are the thoughts here?
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Spend money just to spend money?
DelawareTwinsFan replied to Parker Hageman's topic in Minnesota Twins Talk
Wouldn't spend now. This question does make me wonder what were they thinking when they were demanding a that Baker sign for two years instead of the one that he desired? Anyone hear anything else about the details of the deal? Were they asked to withold the qualifying offer for the following year? Why did they sign Corriea for two years? I doubt he would have gotten a major league deal from any other team and if he did, no big loss, right? Even though the team struggled with the new pitchers last year, I actually enjoyed seeing what we had. I for one actually was intrigued with Deduno and his ability to throw a nasty curve and have trouble throwing the two seamer because it had too much movement. I for one would continue to try to develop Deduno. I also think Hendriks showed much improvement at the end of the year and finally showed decent velocity (actually threw in the low 90's). I think we should use Gibson as a long relief guy and spot start him to work his arm back into shape while giving him a taste of major league hitters. I would hope he becomes a fixture in to middle of the rotation by year's end. Might as well keep the rule V guy (Ryan Pressly), seems like the perfect time to do it. From what I read, he has a pretty live arm. -
I absolutely agree. Actually plays to our favor with the chance to get a first rounder next year. However, there is a good chance that they ask that we guarantee not to make him a qualifying offer next year in order to remove the "draft pick" loss for teams next year. If that's the case, he should come at a bargain for us and that might be good enough. At least you give him some fair value incentives. There is downside, Gardy and Lohse weren't exactly best buds. LOL. How's Gardy's door doing?