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  1. DJL44
    Imagine being able to sign James Shields 5 years ago for this money. This is a bargain.
  2. DJL44
    3 years $42M will do nicely too
  3. DJL44
    It is bizzare that they won't even call Colby Rasmus.
  4. DJL44
    If the Twins don't view Herrmann as a catcher he should be cut. He's not good enough to gain a roster spot solely as an outfielder.
  5. DJL44
    I must have read it differently. I thought Smith was asking for the Ft Myers job assuming Mientkiewicz would be promoted.
  6. DJL44
    Every GM should have a bad contract or trade. If you don't ever have a trade or signing turn out wrong then you aren't taking on enough risk.
  7. DJL44
    I think they put Milone in the bullpen and send May or Meyer to AAA to keep them stretched out as a starter.
  8. DJL44
    Pitching in the 1960s you needed an ERA under 3 to have a really good season.
  9. DJL44
    I think the Dbacks, Red Sox and Rangers have full rosters so the Twins effectively pick second.
  10. DJL44
    Luis Tiant is the best pitcher on that ballot
  11. DJL44
    There are four ballot slots. Tony is not one of the four best choices on this ballot. Minnie Minoso should get in first, for example.
  12. DJL44
    "The 6-foot, 187-pound Yang dealt with a “little bit of a hiccup” with his throwing shoulder at midseason, Albers said, noting his stuff appeared firmer in the first half of the season and “a little softer” down the stretch. Yang had a 2.65 ERA through his first 10 starts in April and May, but struggled to a 5.31 ERA the rest of the way." Great. He's injured.
  13. DJL44
    Can they trade Colabello for him instead of paying a posting fee?
  14. DJL44
    Are they still hoping to sell Colabello to Korea?
  15. DJL44
    Doesn't it complicate the ability to sign a free agent pitcher if you don't have a pitching coach?
  16. DJL44
    Whatever the flaws in WAR (mostly that it only includes what has been quantified) it's miles ahead of Bill James' Win Shares.
  17. DJL44
    I can see Schafer having up to 4 more seasons being done at 31 or I can see him having a knee injury and never seeing much of the big leagues again. He's valuable depth at the moment.
  18. DJL44
    Decent 4th outfielder. No reason to cut him since he's currently the 2nd best option on the roster. They need to find two more outfielders to move him to a more appropriate role.
  19. DJL44
    I don't think Rosario has earned himself anything except a look-see for a promotion to AAA. A hot month in a league about the same level as AA doesn't show me enough. Going with Aaron Hicks to start the season for the third time should get Terry Ryan fired. There is plenty of room for two free agent outfielders on the roster and in the payroll. There is actually less room in the rotation than there is in the outfield. Only 40% of the rotation slots are up for grabs versus 60% of the outfield.
  20. DJL44
    It's 50 at-bats. The difference between .220 and .260 is two hits.
  21. DJL44
    Hahahahaha! Cuddyer really is a magician!
  22. DJL44
    Not only is it a 2nd rounder but the compensation round happens in between. The pick is around #55. The average WAR from a pick that low is less than 2 WAR (or $10M if you prefer). If you can get a guy you like for the price you want it is definitely worth forfeiting the pick. http://www.hardballtimes.com/how-much-is-a-draft-pick-worth-in-2014/
  23. DJL44
    Not sure if an injured pitcher has the same narrative as Phil Hughes. How about a Francisco Liriano mention?
  24. DJL44
    Keep both Santana and Escobar. Both guys carry enough risk that you need a backup plan. The Twins will be looking to trade Plouffe at some point when Sano forces the issue and he'll need a defensive caddy for late innings. I like seeing Santana at SS most of the time to see if he can handle it or they need to move him somewhere less challenging like Plouffe and Dozier. He could continue to play the OF occasionally as long as he keeps hitting well enough to justify it. Teams that have trouble finding playing time for all of their talented players are usually contenders. Depth is good over 162 games.
  25. DJL44
    Can't say he doesn't know his audience. "This is the stuff of ranting ignoramuses in the Strib comments section"
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