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  1. Mike Sixel
    Of course they are. Thats a problem for sure.
  2. Mike Sixel
    Except for all the new draft picks added.....to the list also (at least on FG) https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-updated-top-131-prospect-rankings/
  3. Mike Sixel
    Moved up from 77 to 62....
  4. Mike Sixel
    With Dozier hitting 40 bombs, and Mauer having his best year in the last four....both of whom may not be on the roster. And, as pointed out by you and others, not even close to competitive in the playoffs. Catcher is one of the few spots where they can clearly upgrade, from "meh" to good or better. They'll either need to trade to do so, or will have to outbid the other teams for the 2 good FA catchers. I'm not saying they SHOULD trade for Realmuto, I'm saying it is one of the few opportunities to get an elite player they have.
  5. Mike Sixel
    Has anyone argued otherwise, on that last point? I sure haven't. Do you think it likely they will outbid all the other teams needing catchers? I can't think of one time they've outbid teams for the top talent in FA....they are good at getting the "efficient" plays....
  6. Mike Sixel
    Like? There aren't many good choices, if we exclude the outfield, to upgrade the team in free agency. Also, assuming we exclude the elite talents
  7. Mike Sixel
    Definitely not a preference for pitching, having read them the last few years. They are all bunched up in about the same spot, my only point is that I don't get the opinion that somehow they made the right choice for sure or not at this point.....nothing more or less.
  8. Mike Sixel
    I'll take that bet. I'm guessing he's a league average MIF for at least five years of his career (barring injury of course).
  9. Mike Sixel
    Since you asked what I'd do....I'd rotate Gordon with those two, and have him playing at least 2/3 of the time. Despite what some say, ML experience and information gathering are important, and I'd want to gather info. Then, unless he's awesome, I demote him to AAA to start next year. If he is awesome, he's my starter. Lots of teams are learning that they should trust great performances, and let players prove them right or wrong.....I'd take that chance if he's great up here in September. Most likely, he's ok, and he starts next year in AAA.
  10. Mike Sixel
    If that's what you really think, then they should blow it up, right? Didn't you just type you don't think they can compete next year? IF so, fine, trade Gibson and anyone else not part of 2020 or beyond.
  11. Mike Sixel
    Gibson loses a lot of value if you wait another half year to deal him. So, yes, I'm asking them to make a decision with imperfect information. I've looked at the FA list, it's not actually all that pretty......
  12. Mike Sixel
    FG has Gore, McKay and Wright ranked higher in their updated prospect list, and they've seen them and talked to scouts across the leagues to do those updates. Greene has been better as the year has gone on, but is ranked lower than Lewis on their update. I love Lewis, but I just don't get these posts at all. For the list....I don't know if I'd have Gonsalves this high, but I'm not sure or not. Can't argue with the rest of the top 5, or the order, at all. A good top 5 for sure. Lewis can hit and run and Kiriloff looks like the hitter that the scouts talked about. Gaterol has elite stuff, just need to see how it holds up and develops. Grodon will have a long career at SS or 2B, maybe not elite, but good, long, career.
  13. Mike Sixel
    actually, I've been clear just a few posts above that I'd be ok if they went a different route.....just a couple posts up. But, pick a route, that isn't the middle "do nothing" path that either doesn't add minor league talent, or doesn't add ML talent.
  14. Mike Sixel
    I'd guess Adrianza or Polanco plays 2B when/if Dozier is traded. Gordon will be up in September, and rarely play, if history is any indicator...
  15. Mike Sixel
    Of course, those would not be the only two things that happen, either...... How does not adding talent help them get closer?
  16. Mike Sixel
    they won't be as good as those teams in the next three years w/o major trades and / or major FA signings. The Twins will be w/o Mauer and Dozier (most likely), with no replacement for either that looks even close to those two at their peaks. They have no catcher that will be really good in that time frame. They have one or two starting pitchers. They might never be as good as the Yankees if the Yankees keep cranking out prospects and keep signing / trading for great players. Houston and Boston ad NYY are younger and better, and have better prospects in AAA. What is the strategy to ever be as good as them in the Buxton/Sano window?
  17. Mike Sixel
    I wish we were seeing more young players this year, and that they were playing more. Buxton will be a FA in 2022....so 4 more years (I thought it was three). Sano will be a FA in 2022....so 4 more years (I thought it was three). That extra year of control does change my mind some on the timeline.
  18. Mike Sixel
    Littell and Rooker both could help next year. I have some doubts about both, but they should be in position to do so.
  19. Mike Sixel
    Which is one path I said I'd endorse.... as for "perfect information", I think you know hat I mean. If they wait for another 18 months of data on Sano and Buxton, we will have lost another 1.5 years of their window (good or bad window)....since if they are great, they won't be able to afford them both and Rosario and Berrios..... this isn't like another business where the assets are enduring, or even depreciating (maybe kind of like that)....Buxton and Sano are only controlled for a few more years. If they wait for better information, they lose a year. I thought that was pretty clear in my post...... So, pick a path. Either they are trusting Sano and Buxton become elite again next year, or trade Gibson and Odo and anyone else not part of 2020 competitiveness. But, pick a path. As for patience....they haven't won a playoff series in quite some time, at some point, they just aren't good at their job.....
  20. Mike Sixel
    you'd have to ask teh team, in the middle of a playoff race, that sent Gray down that question.....
  21. Mike Sixel
    Well, clearly I agree....but they sent him down, so they must not think he's helping them right now.
  22. Mike Sixel
    I have no idea....maybe they take on some from next year....they are going to drop like 60MM next year.
  23. Mike Sixel
    Well, they sent him down, and they are 3.5 games out of the playoffs for one....so I think they'll want MLB talent in return. And, my original offer included a minor league player and possibly taking back part of one of their bad contracts...... They aren't dealing Gray for prospects, imo, they are going to want MLB talent plus a minor league player. How about Gibson, Rodney, Gonsalves , and take back around 10MM in some bad contract?
  24. Mike Sixel
    Gibson, Rodney, ok prospect? that might get it done.....or, you know, take back one of their terrible contracts......and reduce the MN cost....
  25. Mike Sixel
    A guy can dream......
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