No, I linked people saying they should not have traded him, but the Twins should trade Plouffe. No where did I comment on the haul received, nor did I compare the players. It was a comparison of situations. Could have typed "Dozier" instead of "Plouffe" for all I care.....
Where did I compare them at all? I compared the belief that Plouffe and Dozier should be traded RIGHT NOW because they are at peak value, and Donaldson should not be traded. No place did I compare the players.
No, the Gophers can't pass, and in the 2nd half can't play defense. None of that is on the Gophers. This isn't close to being about the officials. Let's hope something changes, otherwise, just another loss against a good team.
On one page, people are arguing to trade Plouffe while his value is high, becuase he's not that good and not young....and on one page people are arguing that Beane made a bad trade for three prospects and a MLB starter, for a guy that is a year older than Plouffe (I think).
And yet, they never lose 90 games, and retool quickly. Why do people feel the need to belittle him? He's what TR wants to be, a GM that never really loses, retools quickly, and keeps his team competitive most every year.
Could be? sure, every player could be bad....if you never sign anyone because they could be bad, you never sign anyone, ever. I don't anticipate that is a recipe for long term success. Do you think he will be?
I was commenting on those that think he isnt good in general, not this trade. They don't bottom out, and yet still rise up again. Big contrast with many other teams.
I am boggled at the conservatism in the replies here and Dozier.....you can't just stand still while everyone else moves, and expect to win. That said, no if you are the Twins, but only because they have Sano.