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  1. Mike Sixel
    Why wouldn't that contender just sign Hunter right now?
  2. Mike Sixel
    It won't be "little more" money then....he'll have multiple years of being in the top half of the league 2B......the money goes up every year. don't forget, you are no longer buying out that first year, so the AAV goes way up.
  3. Mike Sixel
    I agree with the front loading part for sure......if you could smooth out the numbers, he'll be a bargain at the end of the deal, even is he's league average.
  4. Mike Sixel
    Uh, players play into their 30s, and are "part of the future" then....
  5. Mike Sixel
    Fascinating extreme views!
  6. Mike Sixel
    That same offer isn't going to work next year, if he's this good next year. The money will have already gone up for everyone, and he'll now have two years of 2-4 WAR per season under his belt. You'd have to get the yearly average closer to 12-15MM per year if you wait a year, I'd guess.....
  7. Mike Sixel
    I'd sign him to that deal right now. The end of that deal will look cheap, imo, given how fast salaries are rising right now. I think I'd also take that deal if I was him, because it buys out some risk on his end, however, I could see him asking for about $2-3MM per year more, to average closer to $10MM per year.
  8. Mike Sixel
    I think DeShields is an option....given the FA OF available. Heck, they rolled with Santana in CF much of last year, why not DeShields this year? He will look like Hicks as a hitter, but he's younger.......and much faster. I think I'd probably take the chance on the young pitchers, put them in the bullpen, and then if you really need to make a deal, to keep them around if you want later in the year. Then send them to AA to re-learn how to be a starter.
  9. Mike Sixel
    In thinking about this more....I'd just sign Headley and then use my assets to acquire another player, if I was the Giants.....
  10. Mike Sixel
    It blocks you from signing an actual OF, or trying Hicks there, or Rosario, or Schaefer.. And, Gladden worked because he could actually field. He was not a DH playing in the field.
  11. Mike Sixel
    This....unless you are dealing Arcia, or moving him to DH.....no need for another RF at this point that hits but can't field.
  12. Mike Sixel
    We probably won't agree on that. Lack of range matters all over the field.......imo.
  13. Mike Sixel
    This post needs a love button.......sums up my frustration with last year very, very well.
  14. Mike Sixel
    Gotta watch the web and see it before it gets taken down over and over.....
  15. Mike Sixel
    Wait, what? Awwwww, man....where are the spoiler tags?
  16. Mike Sixel
    I agree with MLR.....if the Giants will deal a legit SP/SP prospect that has that number 2 level ability.....and given that TR has said they are confident Sano will be at 3B for the foreseeable future.....I'd do that deal. I don't think the Giants would......so, that's overwhelming to me, and I'd do it.
  17. Mike Sixel
    Thanks to everyone so far.....this is a bit of an emotional issue for some, and for the most part has been a friendly discussion. I agree, I don't think coaching changes are enough to fire up the fanbase at this point (or maybe ever). It has to be about the players on the field first.
  18. Mike Sixel
    First Twins' tickets I'd buy in a long time.
  19. Mike Sixel
    That is a different question. ...will this matter to fans before the season at all for excitement and tickets?
  20. Mike Sixel
    I do agree with those saying the pitching needed the most change. I think the lack of general execution of "the small things" really needs to be addressed also. I am hopeful on that front. I really started this to get this out of every other thread, and for people to state their thoughts on the topic. I don't expect anyone to change their mind here. I continue to hope for respect in the thread though.
  21. Mike Sixel
    Who here asked for every voice to be new?
  22. Mike Sixel
    Pretty much every decision on coaching has gone down the "are the Twins really changing anything at all" path, or the "are the Twins bringing in enough new ideas and change" path........ Some thoughts from me..... 1. Outside voices and new ideas do matter in business. Lack of them leads to all sorts of problems that have been documented for decades. 2. One data point does not a trend make. Lots of decisions that might be good on their own, could be bad as a trend. 3. I have no idea if the hires are good at their jobs. 4. They have barely cleaned house at all. I'm not sure why a fan should feel like the team realizes it needs new ideas, and new leaders. 5. As a fan, it feels like last year's reunion tour, or maybe a merry go round. The chairs might be different, but the faces are the same. 6. I don't expect executives to hire strangers all that often, but the best ones hire people that are different than them, and fill in holes in their abilities. They also take chances on people they don't know super well. The worst surround themselves with yes men and people that think like them. I don't know what is happening here, frankly. 7. I think Glynn could maybe be considered an outside voice, and certainly the pitching coach. But that's not much change for a team that is bad, very bad, and has been for four years. I'm curious: a: does it matter to you at all if the Twins bring in new ways of thinking and people from the outside? b: do you think they have? c: rally monkey......
  23. Mike Sixel
    Right, spycake, I forgot that part......good point. That's enough for me, I can't think of anyone they didn't protect that I care enough about to worry about losing.
  24. Mike Sixel
    Very true....
  25. Mike Sixel
    I wasn't judging the validity of any decisions.....just that they don't (wouldn't) surprise me. I'm indifferent to who the long reliever is, other than in a more ideal world, he's a younger player that could start, but has options, and doesn't cost much. But, if you already have Swarzak and Pelfrey......I'd keep Pelfrey (on the tiny chance he's healthy) mainly because I have to pay Pelfrey even if I cut him.....
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