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  1. Mike Sixel
    Its amazing that people keep putting up straw man arguments that no one is making. Most people suggesting they spend money have suggested signing guys that should still be good in 2 or 3 or more years. Also, the GM said they would spend money to he competitive. Also, they are 3 years into a new stadium. Also, they are 25 million below last year. Also, 25 million more is coming in revenue next year. Is it unreasonable to want them to sign one legit pitcher to a long term deal, given all that?
  2. Mike Sixel
    Very cool. Always nice of athletes to be this available.
  3. Mike Sixel
    No... They're not going to deal one of baseball's ttop hitting prospects for a year of a $14 million player. Also, so many in this forum would probably complain because that would mean that the Twins would have about $13.5 million less in payroll. Not if they spent it.....but I would consider it a good trade. But that should create a context to spend money. But they'd really look like the Marlins then, wouldn't they?
  4. Mike Sixel
    Would Baker or McCarthy starting 15-20 games make the Twins competitive in 2013? Would Blanton pitching like he has the last couple of years make the Twins competitive? Giving these players more money than what they signed for is giving money away. Yes, McCarthy on this roster over Deduno does make them more competitive. Does it alone make them great, no. But it makes them better. That should be the goal. If they should only spend money if they are "certain" to win, they should trade every player on this roster that won't be here in 2 years...and then sell no tickets.
  5. Mike Sixel
    That makes a lot of sense to me. I would love to hear why others disagree. Because they are $25MM below last year's spend, have Blackburn coming off next year, and are getting $25MM more in tv revenue next year. Maybe Morneau is coming off next year. I disagree because they have money to spend this year on good pitching. They have even more next year. There is no good reason not to sign pitchers that you expect to be good this year, next year, and the year after.
  6. Mike Sixel
    I went Gibson. Diamond and Worley will have head starts, but they also hit arbitration sooner....and the other two won't get any starts this year, I don't think.
  7. Mike Sixel
    Ha, I forgot about Blackburn's money.....but I think we are just talking to each other now. Some people really think that at some point the Twins will spend money. Not sure why they think that, since there is zero evidence so far it is true, and plenty to show it is not likely. Still hoping to be wrong....
  8. Mike Sixel
    Those saying they shouldn't spend money, what should they do with it? Pocket it? They are not likely to keep it, and use it in future years for signing bonuses, no one really thinks that, do they? So if they do not spend it trying to make the team better, what should they do with it?
  9. Mike Sixel
    People laughed when I said they are the more subtle Marlins. Three players make more than $4MM on this roster. Three. Make Mauer's deal $10MM and they payroll is lower than in the dome. (I don't actually know the numbers, that's exaggeration for effect). They are simply choosing not to sign players. There are plenty of good pitchers out there, they are choosing not to sign. Still hoping I'm wrong.* *oh, and I do think signing two good pitchers would make a difference. If they get hot and lucky, they could be in it at the deadline, or encouraged to try to get players, instead of getting rid of players. If you are not going to spend in a year when your payroll is $25MM lower than last year, and the tv money is going up by $25MM next year, when are you ever going to spend? Santana and Hunter were right. The future will never come for this team, in terms of adding players. Still hoping I'm wrong. **to answer the question, yes, it is possible they'll be under $80-85MM.
  10. Mike Sixel
    I am not arguing the system is not good now (before the trades, nearly completely at the lower levels). I am arguing that saying that last 10 years is acceptable is not something I agree with. I think Wimmers comes back in 2014 as a 3/4 or so, maybe a 3. That would be a good pick, but that's an optimistic scenario, but possible.
  11. Mike Sixel
    Ah, yes, I did misunderstand you Brock. Sorry. I agree with you.
  12. Mike Sixel
    How is the criticism unfounded, if they have not produced even average players at many positions the last decade? Where are the 3B, SS, 2B, starting pitchers? How about a catcher that can even be a backup? Or a DH that can be average? I don't expect miracles, or superstars every year or every 3-5 years, but I do expect, that if you refuse to spend money on FA, that you have to draft better than other teams. Or, you need to be willing to sign legit FAs, or both.
  13. Mike Sixel
    Oh, and they will have less room to spend on draft picks next year also, due to the number of picks they'll have.
  14. Mike Sixel
    At that point, you need to overpay just to get somebody. I hope Ryan is smart enough to know that he doesn't want to be left in that position (and I think he is). As for Jackson, I haven't heard anything on him yet, which I find odd. Behind Greinke and Sanchez, he's probably the guy I'd want most on my team. Unspectacular, but young and consistent. Explain to me why it matters? If they won't pay going rates, and they won't overpay, why would it matter if they have payroll flexibility at all? They have $25MM to spend, plus another $25MM next year, plus Morneau's contract likely coming off the book. How would signing two legit MLB players right now hurt them in 2014 or 2015, when virtually the whole roster will be near minimum wage players?
  15. Mike Sixel
    I too think they could win. I do think it could get ugly, fast. But I do think it will be close, and they could win.
  16. Mike Sixel
    If this is what they do, I'll be disappointed. It is realistic to sign one of the top or 2nd tier guys. If they don't, it is clearly all about money. Still hoping to be wrong....
  17. Mike Sixel
    How about better, younger players....not three on Dempster.
  18. Mike Sixel
    I would seriously consider Profar straight up. If I could get Olt and Profar, I would probably do that, again, only if they committed to spending the freed up money on legit players. Because yes, you now stink at catcher, but if Profar is what many say he'll be, you now dominate at SS. It is probably easier to buy an average or good catcher in FA, than it is a SS.
  19. Mike Sixel
    Nick, agreed. We do not know the payroll figure, but does anyone think it is likely to be more than $95MM this year? I generally assume Terry Ryan is not lying when he talks to the media. If he says no team can win with their top 3-4 players making 50% of the payroll, then I think he really believes that.
  20. Mike Sixel
    Texas and Boston have the money and prospects, but I don't see it happening. I'd want a SS, C, pitcher. I would also only want it done if they spent the money on two-three legit players (combined with the other money they have).
  21. Mike Sixel
    Yup. How long did that last?
  22. Mike Sixel
    Well, my assumption is $95MM, which is what they have sort of been saying. Half of 95 is 47.5. 47.5-23=24.5. I guess I did round down by .5 MM, that is true. But I love your condescending tone.But even if it was 27 vs 24MM, is that really a difference? He says he can spend money, he says the Pohlads have never turned him down, ever, for money. When has he spent it? Look, I hope he will sign two legit pitchers this offseason, they have the money to do it. But I don't think it will happen. Still hoping I'm wrong, though.
  23. Mike Sixel
    Correct, with Mauer at $23MM, that means your next three players can only make $24MM combined. Even if they trade Morneau, that isn't going to leave much money for a top line, or second line, pitcher. Still hoping though....
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  25. Mike Sixel
    Well, that is not much money....maybe two other good pitchers will see that and take the Twins offer....still hoping.
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