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  1. Dman
    I would be fine as high as 2/18 as long as it is only two years. I just think they really want three years at 8 million to do an extension otherwise they are likely inclined to see what the market brings them. Based on last year he should be able to get 3 years for 21 mil pretty easy I would think. Coupled with the lack of available catchers he could go 3/24. I have to believe it's the years that will be sticking point and to extend you typically have to overpay to make a deal. IMO they should trade him and overpay in FA makes it a win, win that way.
  2. Dman
    Hard to find anything wrong with the Fuld trade. You get a backend starter that has a better ERA than any of your current starters for a 4th outfielder that was DFA'd. That is a good day at the trading table.
  3. Dman
    You can't say Billy isn't going all out to try and get his team to World series this year. He has a tight window and a tough team in the Angels to beat. He is sacrificing his future for the present but I think it will work out him or hope it will work out with him. Would like to see David take down the Goliath's this year.
  4. Dman
    I agree with you. Suzuki is a huge upgrade for both those clubs. The asking price just has to be too high for him not to get traded. I can't believe either of those teams wouldn't want an offensive difference maker on their team for the stretch run. I know trading is a game of chicken and or patience but they need to get something decent for the one decent trade candidate we have.
  5. Dman
    Any chance they would move Sleigers to High A? I thought they were short a pitcher there as they pitched with their bullpen recently I think. There would be room for Jorge if they did that. Would be pretty cool to see all the young guns come up together.
  6. Dman
    Nice update. Thank you!! It nice to see so many good players developing in Cedar Rapids.
  7. Dman
    It is so painful to see a pitcher we gave up for nothing do so well especially when our own pitching has been so bad. I was one of the first ones to say Worley needed to go as his pitching was horrendous. I mean at the time I would have rather had Albers or Pino out there. The hits he was giving up were smoked and he rarely missed a bat. I could see a game here or there where maybe he got lucky but he seems to be getting more consistent to me. Not that he will throw a shutout every game but it looks like he will actually become a solid major league pitcher which is all we were hoping for when we got him. Gotta tip my hat to Pirates Pitching staff and question the guys we have. We appear to be missing something because he never pitched like that for us. Not once.
  8. Dman
    That's a pretty cool story. For those of us who think the Twins don't look hard enough for talent this story seems to prove otherwise. It is hard to find guys that throw triple digits and it looks like the Twins got three of them this year. It certainly looks like they are prioritizing power arms these days. If they can teach this kid how to pitch then this is an excellent deal. If not it still was a decent risk for a high reward type player.
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    His numbers look real good for a Fourth outfielder. He has 12 stolen bases, his OBP is good. For the right price he is a good depth pickup. Leave it to the A's to see the value.
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    I guess that leaves the Dodgers then as about the only other place he could logically go at this point. I haven't heard of any real interest from them though either. Hard to believe the best bat out there would not be wanted by someone. I guess the price is too high for two months rental and the Twins don't want to deal him for just anything.
  11. Dman
    Yeah looks like he is one of the only guys on their team that can hit one out. He strikes out a ton though and seems somewhat of an offensive burden. I think Suzuki's stats are better in every category except homers plus he puts the ball in play a lot more. i know home runs are big but for a team that needs offense I would think a better BA, OBP and lack of SO would help a lot. I guess with his defense and power it is a no way as they can't afford to lose the HR potential. Man he only hits one once a week that seems like a lot to give up for a homer a week.
  12. Dman
    Yeah but the highest batting average their catchers have is .220. I think .310 is an upgrade there.
  13. Dman
    The O's are a pretty decent hitting team so I wonder if this means they are looking hard at Lester. If they stand pat I don't see them winning the East. Suzuki would have been a good get for them but I guess TR was asking for more than they were willing to pay in prospects. I still think the M's are the dark horse here. They are desperate for hitting and Suzuki would be a good fit there. He could be a real difference maker for them.
  14. Dman
    Yeah I hear ya. Something is better than nothing. I think it is just hard for me to comprehend that we would trade a player and likely get a lesser player in return and call that good. I get that the Twins likely would gain flexibility on the roster and some salary relief and they have players ready to step in but its just hard to see it that way. Also I don't think we will get someone not on the other teams 40 man as they would likely have to DFA someone to add Duensing. If that is the case then what is the point? It seems like clearing the 40 man for lower level prospects is not as easy as it seems.
  15. Dman
    Excellent article can never hear enough about Berrios. I am stunned at his rate of improvement this year. I sure hope we have found our ace type pitcher of the future. Time will tell.
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    I have 0 warning points if that counts then HELLS YES.
  17. Dman
    I hate it when you put in those terms as all hope get's crushed. I think you are right and that is likely why Duensing wasn't traded and doesn't come up in trade talks except on this board. Compared to the competition he just isn't much of an upgrade. All competing teams have 40 man issue's so getting prospects back that are not on the 40 man is going to be tough. Trading is harder than it looks.
  18. Dman
    Hmm. I thought the O's would be all in and their pitching isn't great but maybe they feel the top prospects are ready soon or worth waiting for? I would think they would be interested in Price or Lester. I guess the cost must be way too high. Would be cool if they want Suzuki but I would hope we could find a guy not on the 40 man and maybe with a higher ceiling but I am probably dreaming.
  19. Dman
    I like Brian but if they can get something meaningful for him then I would trade him. We have younger guys that appear ready to take on that role and we might as well bring up younger arms with the core group that is coming up. As beckmt mentioned there is no urgency to trade him. Only if a team was willing to overpay would I move him.
  20. Dman
    I am very surprised but I guess I shouldn't be. The guy could hit and it is a shame his body couldn't hold up. Maybe he can rest up and give it one last try somewhere else? That us sad news.
  21. Dman
    I don't think Suzuki will get traded until the deadline as most teams who might be interested in his services also need pitching depth so will have to see what resources teams use to acquire pitching before they turn to Hitters. The one team it seems to me that should be very interested in Suzuki is the Mariners. That team needs all the offense they can get. They already have a good pitching staff but they need hitters. Suzuki would give them what they need most which is a dependable bat. LAD could use an offensive catcher as well and if they want to beat the Cardinals they need hitters at every position. They have two offensive (literally and figuratively) black holes at catcher. Suzuki would be a big upgrade for them as well. the Orioles could use a catcher but I think they could use an ace or near ace pitcher more. It will take to the deadline to see where the chips fall and what desperation can bring the Twins way.
  22. Dman
    You always think a guy you value should be valued just as high if not higher by another team. Typically it doesn't work that way. The ideal trade is an equal trade where both teams trade something of surplus for something they don't have. Trades center around value and desperation. There are too many players out there with Hammer's skill set and not enough buyers. No one is desperate to get the Hammer unless the price is right. Therefor his value is low. Will be interesting to see what TR can do. Looks like he will be waiting until the deadline to drum up desperation and hopes of larger returns.
  23. Dman
    I was starting to wonder just what more Max had to do to get promoted. I presume they were waiting for Mr. English to come back before sending him off. He was way to dominant to be in Rookie league this year. Now if he can do well at CR then maybe he can start next year in A+.
  24. Dman
    Hu are you? Hu, Hu, Hu, Hu.
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