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  1. Dman
    So how exactly do the Twins win? By not trading him and letting him go for nothing? What is your logic for Twins lose? It was a take it or leave it deal for a guy who is massively under-performing and could not get hot to save his soul this year. They got what they could. If they had found a better deal I am sure they would have taken it but Dozier did them no favors this last few weeks. I do agree the Dodgers win because they have a plan to platoon Dozier playing him against left handed pitching which is a strength of his and weakness for their team. It would have been nice to extract more for Dozier but what would you pay in prospects for two months of a platoon player? I am guessing not much and that is exactly what they got. At least they have a lottery ticket. The more they collect the better the odds of one of them working out. That's a win for me.
  2. Dman
    Yeah I hope MOY plays them. That has been a problem in past years as well. We need to figure out if Curtis, Businitz and Moya are the answer or if we need to find other players for those roles. Would be nice to see what Trevor May brings to the table and I hope Meija proves more solid (i.e. longer outings) than last year. Would like to see Romero gain experience and maybe even Gonsalves if they can find room. I really, really want to see what Wade can do at the MLB level. He has been an on base machine no matter the level. Only thing missing is power. He needs to replace Grossman next year so they need to know what he can do this year to make that decision. There are plenty of other options but they need to play these guys and I think\hope they struggle a little and then rise to the challenge. I still think this is an exciting team whether they are in playoff hunt or not because I want to see how some of the young guys handle this level. If players step up then 2019 should be a fun year because we should have more depth as a team and our farm will have some exciting players possibly ready by 2020.
  3. Dman
    I am going to be excited to watch the Twins games and see how the younger players do. I am sure there will be some tough moments but at least we should know who is most ready to help contribute next year and help with 40 man decisions. This team hasn't really lost much starting pitching so they can still compete this year as well. Impossible to replace Esco's production the rest of the way unless Sano takes off but even with some younger guys this team still has a chance to get to 500 and if the Indians falter maybe make things close. I guess I don't understand the doom and gloom of some posters on this site. We lost some marginal players for the most part. This is still the same team or better if a few players step up. If they don't we weren't going to make it with the other guys anyway.
  4. Dman
    But given the way he has been playing is it really hard to replace or come close to replacing his production? That seems like a pretty low bar at this point. His last 15 and 30 days BA is .230 and his slugging is way down. I don't see how his replacement can do much worse and a chance his replacement does better. So not sure I see your point.
  5. Dman
    Whats better than nothing? Luke Raley. I'd much rather have him than nothing at all. Odds are he never makes it, but odds were Bryan never would either and he made it to an all star game so I'll take my chances with the trade. Why? Because it is better than nothing.
  6. Dman
    I don't think he is a worse version of Palka as this guy can actually play defense at all outfield spots and play first base. Have you seen Palka in the outfield? At least the guy we got can be a two way player.
  7. Dman
    Is this just a game of chicken at the deadline? Dang I keep thinking they will trade Dozier but nothing yet. This game of deal or no deal is killing me.
  8. Dman
    I am wondering if the Brewers are still in on Dozier, but they are waiting to see what the cost would be to add pitching first? Maybe Houston is interested in Dozier as a stop gap? That;s about all I can think of for where he might go. I am guessing the return will be very low but this FO has found a way to extract exciting young talent so maybe he will fetch something interesting in the end. I am guessing it goes down to the wire with with BulDozier.
  9. Dman
    Even if the Twins don't\can't trade Dozier and Rodney I am happy with the way things went at the deadline.7 young prospects and 2 possible MLB call ups is pretty good for what we had to offer. When you think about it its like they got to draft another 7 players. Only these players have already proven they belong in pro ball. Doesn't mean they will make it to the bigs but they have a better chance than the average draft pick. Esco is the only piece that hurt our chances for competing this year. This team can still try and catch Cleveland and hopefully get some player development time for the young guys as well. With a decent off-season 2019 looks like a good rebound year to me. IMO with a strong farm system and improving MLB club this team is on the rise.
  10. Dman
    I was kind of hoping they would get Luis Gil back. I think he has greater potential but that is just my opinion.
  11. Dman
    Thanks for that bit of research that is good info!! Maybe the Twins are secretly trying to build super teams in Cedar Rapids and Fort Meyers at the deadline.
  12. Dman
    Yeah this is a poor return but we don't really need Duke if we are going to try and get some young guys MLB experience. I think I would rather have the international money as well because those lotto tickets might net something better in return than this. Not much upside in this trade unless you think Dejong will be a piece that makes it to MLB. Have to wait and see what the experts think but just quickly looking this doesn't look that great. I am glad they got something, I guess, and glad he is off the roster for the young guys. Here's to hoping DeJong turns out.
  13. Dman
    Yeah I am still wondering what happened with the Brewers. It almost seems like we might have been asking for too much or maybe KC just took what the Brewers didn't really need anymore and it made it more attractive to deal with them. The Twins didn't need another 4th outfielder and struggling reliever. I am curious though because Dozier was a good fit for them.
  14. Dman
    Yep i totally agree. It would take two top 100 guys and the right kind of guys (i.e. at least one being a pitcher). Also probably a couple of lottery tickets thrown in. It would be a stiff price to pay and that is why those kinds of deals don't get done very often. The team taking the short term gain with Kyle has to be in go for it now mode to move those kinds of prospects for a year and a half of control.
  15. Dman
    After the deadline I don't think Esco's value is a secret. Arizona sure valued him as they ponied up some pretty decent prospects for a rental. IMO he is a Ben Zobrist type player and he was a highly valued player. If the Twins wanted to, they could have over payed for the extension but they didn't, so I think they are concerned about over paying as well. No question we all love the guy and want him back but I am just hoping the value is right as they are other signings that can make this team stronger and there never seems to be enough money to fill all the teams needs.
  16. Dman
    It makes sense that he didn't want to sign as this is his one big chance to make big money. I too hope we end up with him but am also hoping we don't have to overpay for his services either.
  17. Dman
    I've got a feeling Ernesto de la Trinadad is going to be one of my favorite players. Quite the top of the order FM has with Lewis, De La Trinadad, Kiriloff and the GRYZ. Should be fun to watch those guys while they are there. FM is the team to watch right now. Wondering what is going to happen with promotions after the trade deadline. Kind of hoping they bump Kiriloff up but we'll have to wait and see how things work with all the new prospects they brought in.
  18. Dman
    I don't think we have to worry as it is highly, highly unlikely they trade Gibson. In fact I would be shocked in two ways. One that a team actually ponied up the prospects to make the deal and two that the FO actually moved him.
  19. Dman
    I agree. I don't think the FO wants to punt on 2019 either. The Twins had some tough luck this year in severe regression for Sano, Buxton, losing Polanco etc. and they still almost fought back to get in it. If they keep the starters, and get improvements from the pen this team can compete with Cleveland next year. That being said if they got a Chris Sale type offer for Gibson then take it. We can still compete next year without him as well.
  20. Dman
    I think Duke goes to Red Sox. That has to be the reason he hasn't played. They don't want him to pitch against them in this series. My guess is he is traded tomorrow.
  21. Dman
    Yeah I noticed in the draft the Twins seem to really be looking for bat to ball skills and approach. Kind of Lamonte Wade type hitters. Having a good eye at the plate allows a player to be productive without even getting a hit. They are looking for power (i.e. hard hit rate see Trevor Larnach) as well but that is harder to find with that approach. While athleticism in nice and can't be taught if you can't hit the ball it is hard to be productive on offense. Personally I think taking guys with a strong hit tool early is a good strategy as it maximizes the odds of the player working out in the long run. It looks like they focused in on those types of players in their trades as well and the three position players they received have good plate discipline and batting averages but not great power potential.
  22. Dman
    If they trade with the Giants I would try and get Santos or Corry. Both young pitchers with upside. From Cleveland I would take Oviedo or maybe Nick Sandlin and something extra added. I would try and stick with young pitching that has upside. It shouldn't hurt teams too much to those types of players up because they are further away and because they are further away you can maximize the value you receive in trade.
  23. Dman
    Yep the MLB site agrees you. Their quote is below. "Two prime Brian Dozier landing spots came off the board when the #Dbacks picked up Escobar and #Brewers traded for Moustakas. #RedSox have been mentioned as a possibility because of Pedroia's health, but Boston's focus remains the bullpen. Dozier to Boston "highly unlikely.'' I guess the FO just couldn't get a return they could live with. Very surprised then that the Brewers went with Moustakas as his and Doziers stats were not that different and Dozier typically heats up about now and he actually plays a good second base which the Brewers could use. Maybe the Twins thought they could get them to overpay. Not sure what happened there but I have to believe they couldn't see eye to eye on Doziers value. Maybe something gets worked out yet but it seems a bit grim at this point.
  24. Dman
    I think the Twins look at Alcala and see his ceiling is a mid rotation starter and floor another Bullpen arm. An arm that would have another 5 to 6 years of control and can be a part of wave 2. On top of that you are getting a young hitter with above average hit, run, arm and fielding tools. So his ceiling is starting outfielder and floor probably 4th outfielder. I think that is tough to turn down for a year and a half of a potential dominant bullpen arm and the last half of this year he does us no good as we are out of it anyway. The other thing is bullpen arms can be found in the off-season and wouldn't have to costs us prospects. I think the FO made the right choice by trading as Presleys value would never be higher than it is right now at the deadline.
  25. Dman
    How do you feel about Mata or Hernandez as the headliner and Flores or Northcut as the other piece? We are talking just two months for Duke and Dozier.
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