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  1. specialiststeve
    Don't think that production vs cost is worth his value at this point.
  2. specialiststeve
    Not worried about the bullpen. We have some nice arms coming up and with Rogers, Duffy, Alcala, Stashak and Colina there to be the core we are okay. Literally a hundred relief pitchers out there. They will do there homework with some metric magic and find a few guys cheap that will do fine... Do need one good if not great starter and we are pretty set. Would be nice to spend on Nellie.. 2 year deal with a mutual option for the second year ought to get it done.... Lots of options for the utility guys.. just depends on costs... value...
  3. specialiststeve
    Would guess he would want at least 2 years... so 3 year deal... at 12 mil per. With the third year being a team option. Or .... just let this play out... trade him at the trade deadline and bring up his replacement.... one of our young studs.... His call. Take it or we move on...
  4. specialiststeve
    Pitching depth is always something EVERY team needs. If we could get Wacha on a 2 year deal for say 8 million... do it. Injuries always play a part... so having a veteran to pick up innings would be a very smart thing. We all would like a top end pitcher but realistically we aren't going to get them here most likely.... We have some great prospects coming and they may be ready this year... or not..
  5. specialiststeve
    Really don't see the issue here.... Garver and Jeffers both home grown .... quality catchers and cheap. Astudilo at AAA or on the bench as a ulility guy. Next issue....
  6. specialiststeve
    Celestino is a much better option and is already on our 40 man roster. GREAT defensive CF and his offense is coming around. Might not be ready this year but.. There will be a ton of cuts coming up so NO need to give up any pitching assets for a defensive OF.... just not needed...
  7. specialiststeve
    The dead horse has been whipped enough...
  8. specialiststeve
    Would like Odo to come back.... 3 year deal for say 25 year per season ... 3rd year player option 4th year team option... I think would be pretty fair. Keep Cruz... extend one year with second year a team option.... Hill and Bailey is a wait and see... have no idea what we may get. Seems like a filler for just this year.... Gonzo is likely gone... Blankenhorn and or Gordan may be replacing the the utility guys... Blankenhorn steps up a bit he may get a look at a full time gig somewhere. Love to keep May around but will all depend on what he is wanting.. Have plenty of arms coming up that can possibly take his spot... and cheap.... If I was a betting man I would say Cruz and May likely stay and the rest are somewhere else next year....
  9. specialiststeve
    Not sure I agree.... V1 we gave up one prospect and got who we wanted. Clean crisp. V2 we give up same top prospect ... a quality depth player that can handle Of and 1B as well as a high draft pick... in return for same guy ... a catcher with a poor minor league record and cash. I would rather have the pick back and Raley. If the catcher had been a quality arm that was in a ball... maybe okay but prefer V1 Glad we got our guy though....
  10. specialiststeve
    Would all depend on what LA would want for Maeda ... if we could get him for less of a cost ... heck yah! Going to be an interesting next couple of days.
  11. specialiststeve
    Guessing Boston got all the kickback and "made up" extra concerns knowing that he had medicals that showed his past issues.... knowing LA wants this to go badly I would not be surprised if they add one of their own to get it done. Interesting and encouraging that the FO has not budged.
  12. specialiststeve
    Maeda.....
  13. specialiststeve
    Great day! have Maeda at a bargain price of 3 mil for the next 4 years. Love Gratarol like most but getting an established player that is more of a 2 or 3 .. trade is good for the Twins. Still have some stud arms on the way ... all is good.
  14. specialiststeve
    As many of us had stated we were going to sign a low risk - (hopefully) high reward. My guess is we will sign at least one more of this type pitcher. Having as many options as possible is what the FO should and has been doing. One more minor league contract for a major league vet would be nice and pick from as the spring training goes. Nice job FO....
  15. specialiststeve
    If the price were minor leaguers that we are deep at a position say OF I would be good. Celestino as they are needing a CF.... Catarino for a quality SP prospect and Gordon who isn't going to stick for us but could be useful to them. Would think that would get Archer. Kind of like that Trade simulator thing... 9.0 for Archer trade value.... the Three together we send at 9.6.... so according to the simulator it would be fair value. Not sure either team would do it but...
  16. specialiststeve
    With spring training around the corner there is still plenty of time to make a deal. Archer is going to be costly as he has a big name.. but the production hasn't matched his abilities yet. He also has a favorable salary at 9 mil in 21' and 11 mil in 22. So we would be trading for 2 years for whatever assets we would be giving up... I do believe there will be other options out there but not likely with the talent of Archer.
  17. specialiststeve
    Do like how Baldelli has confidence in the young guys... reminds me of how the Rays work their young pitching. Have to give them some time up in the show to understand what needs to be done to be successful. For a LONG time we have babied our young pitching and seemed like waited forever to get them some time up with the big club. I really like how the new FO is running our minor league with getting guys time up to get a taste. Should be interesting watching the young guys get more of a run this summer.... Nice article ...
  18. specialiststeve
    Was a very good get for Rodney! Having 3-5 useful pitches is what the starters need. Hopefully he can stay healthy and continue to improve on his control.... if so he may get a shot at the rotation soon...
  19. specialiststeve
    Guy still has good stuff but at 6' 215 and only two quality pitches he likely will be part of the bullpen. Would be fine if they stretch him out but also working on him becoming a great set up man or closer also are VERY important and he has the tools to do that also. Am fine with the Twins keeping him in the bullpen. We have other options coming up the pike that have more pitches that "make" up a high end starter... they are coming....
  20. specialiststeve
    Have said it all off season that we should get him signed. As Bobs said am sure he is looking for a major league deal. Pretty sure all the teams are asking him to take a minor league deal. Am guessing if we did a major league deal he would be signed tomorrow if the money was right. As far as the minor league deal we would need to have pretty good incentives in there to make him sign here.... I would be good with it as his upside is pretty high.
  21. specialiststeve
    Didn't know that ... thanks.
  22. specialiststeve
    Actually am pretty sure that they will add a pitcher for the last spot. Adding the pitcher allows the Twins especially early to mix and match guys to get through the early part of the season when pitchers tend to not go as long. I would actually see Nick Gordon to make a push for the 26 spot also as is 24 years old and we need to see if he is going to contributor or have him move on. Not going to light it up but may as well see if he got game as they say.
  23. specialiststeve
    After playing 3rd he should be fine "picking" the ball on plays. The footwork at 1st is different but think he is more than capable of making the switch. Good insight into the "stretch" issue as he and the medical folks are going to have to keep working on his flexibility issues to make sure he stays healthy... See him beings the "other" Miggy and mirror the Detroit version... Lots of offense and okay defense.
  24. specialiststeve
    Thanks for the great info!
  25. specialiststeve
    He seems to fit our needs... am sure he is on the FO radar....
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