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  1. Dman
    I think the Twins feel confident in what they have in Gibson but do they really know what Albers can give them? I think Ryan is more interested in testing Albers at the major league level than Gibson. Probably not until the end of year though unless they decide to get rid of Pelfry or demote Diamond.
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    I think we can all agree that Gibson has earned a promotion. I don't think it matters though if he pitches a few games this year or all of next year because this team isn't going to be much better next year. 2015 is the absolute earliest this team competes for a playoff spot and I think 2016 is more realistic. Gibson will likely have two years to get himself ready before it really matters all that much anyway.
  3. Dman
    This is a tough one. I love Morneau. I love his work ethic, his defense, how he plays the game his clutch batting average everything except his recent inability to hit for power. That is a tough thing to give up at a corner infield spot. That being said it is hard to find players that have batting averages in the .300 range and the way he is going he will likely be there. Unfortunately even when he is on base he is a slow runner and easier to double up. The Twins have the payroll to pay him and he has sacrificed everything he has to play well for Twins and the fans. The scariest thing is that he is just one play away from not being able to play again and makes you nervous building your team around that kind of uncertainty. If I were in charge and there was decent trade offer I would take it, otherwise I would make a qualifying offer for next year and maybe platoon him with Colobello so we can see what we have and still have his bat. He is undervalued only because of his injury history. As he has shown he can still play better than the majority of players in MLB right now.
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    Very nice article and I agree that those players do not likely fit well into the teams long term plans and we need spots available to find out what we have for talent behind them. I also agree with Brandon though in that the Twins are in a position to be patient and try and to drive up the value of the players you mention. If that doesn't work out over time then I guess you desperately try to find a trading partner or let the player go. It's a tough job being a GM and coming out on top all the time.
  5. Dman
    I like Antoan a lot and he looks perfect for the leadoff role. The problem is the outfield is full and he is not on the 40 man roster so who do we get rid of to play him? I think he will probably have to wait until spring training next year before he gets his shot. Sounds like a very intelligent young man with a great attitude. If he keeps playing at his current level he will make it to the bigs.
  6. Dman
    I think the Twins should try and trade Correia but I don't know if they would get much. I don't see teams being interested in Worley, Hendricks, or DeVries. So I guess we will have to give them time to see if they will ever be worth anything. I agree Gibson and Albers have earned a shot at the Bigs but I don't see why that HAS to happen anytime soon. They are there and ready when another pitcher gets hurt or starts poorly for X amount of starts. Otherwise lets just see what the guys who are there can give us so we better know what we have for next year. We still are not going to be that good in 2014 so there is plenty of time to see the other guys pitch next year. Odds are after the trade deadline we will see them both pitch this year anyway. Lets be patient and not give up on the guys we have.
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    Given that state of the rotation you can argue why not bring up Gibson but I don't think the Twins will make many roster moves until after the trade deadline. There is really no reason they need Gibson to pitch in the Bigs this year as they are going to be just as bad next year and he will have the whole year to pitch in 2014. Personally I think the FO is taking the right approach here in being patient with all the players they have. We need the guys that we have in the Bigs to perform as well as possible so that when the time comes we can hopefully get something for them. Given the great crop of prospects we have coming the roster is going to turn over shortly. You don't want to move guys before you know there true potential. Patience is virtue and hopefully we will be rewarded accordingly.
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