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  1. Mike Sixel
    Some of us think they can challenge, which is why we hoped for a trade of prospects for a good pitcher. Or three RP signings from a deep class. Other than Cruz, their signings are all about value.
  2. Mike Sixel
    My point was, they already proved themselves in 2017. Or do we think they need to be good two years in a row? In which case, they wouldn't try next off season either
  3. Mike Sixel
    That might be true. But, in 2017 the core was good. The Twins did very little in terms of adding to the team long term. They did add some short term deals, but no big names at all. So, I hope you are right, but fear you are not.
  4. Mike Sixel
    People do realize that athletes don't necessary live where they play, right? Dave ST Peter literally said this is bunk, it's about years and salary.
  5. Mike Sixel
    Didn't the front office say it was a mistake to bring in guys later last year, because they were unhappy? Will it be different this year?
  6. Mike Sixel
    The core had a great year in 2017. The twins made no long term signings to supplement the core. All those holes exist again this year. Why do people think if the core is great this year, it will be any different? This is who they are. A team that does not spend money over the long term. Mauer was the exception.
  7. Mike Sixel
    Boston, New York, Chicago, Detroit.... They seem to attract people.
  8. Mike Sixel
    The Dodgers have all stars at third and short.... And other needs. I'm not sure what people expect at all. As for taking away good times, then judging players, zero Twins would pass that unreasonable test.
  9. Mike Sixel
    There's no evidence they'll sign big time free agents either. This ownership has no interest in even trying right now. No idea why anyone thinks this is a possibility.
  10. Mike Sixel
    I thought they were going to be contenders? Now they are going to be selling?
  11. Mike Sixel
    I'm guessing one more relief pitcher, and out of the race by the ASB, and a sell off of pitchers.
  12. Mike Sixel
    Still waiting for them to sign a great pitcher.....
  13. Mike Sixel
    I don't care about value. I want great players. They can cut anyone they want, as one year deals are the definition of sunk costs. Does anyone other than one poster think this is a difference maker?
  14. Mike Sixel
    Or an industry where employees can't switch companies for about ten years... Counting time in the minus minors. This is all part of the contract they agree to, and has nothing to do with accountability.
  15. Mike Sixel
    Great pitcher, or see what the youth can actually do. That's my preference.
  16. Mike Sixel
    I can't think of one reason they need an old player in AAA. Plenty of young players need time. They have three veterans already.
  17. Mike Sixel
    Cano has more than earned his money. It was a lot of bad decisions around him that hurt. Also, Houston becoming awesome fast. And LA falling into Trout.
  18. Mike Sixel
    Not adding players makes it a lot less likely they will be in it at the deadline. It's a self fulfilling prophecy.... When they sell off, they'll say they just weren't quite good enough....
  19. Mike Sixel
    Well, the Twins aren't rebuilt yet according to most people and projections. So, we don't know how long this will take.
  20. Mike Sixel
    I'm assuming the last relief pitchers they use this year will produce negative WAR, as they have nearly every year here, so we are looking at more than a 1 WAR gain. I'd like them to try to win. If they have other ways of doing that, great. But adding wins helps more than pocketing money, at least for fans. So, if they have another way, great! But treading water does nothing but use another year of control for this group up. So, if every idea I have is unreasonable, which it might be, what is your suggestion for actually winning? I'm not interested in another year or three of waiting. Other teams have rebuilt much, much, faster.
  21. Mike Sixel
    Coincidentally, Harper and Machado are looking for thirty million.... On a serious note, I expect them to add one more inexpensive relief pitcher..... And end at 100 or so.
  22. Mike Sixel
    I might have last year, but not for two years of control, no. Three or more years? Probably.
  23. Mike Sixel
    Machado or Harper and one more relief pitcher puts them at around ninety wins, if you think they are at 83 or 84 right now. I agree, position players are more predictable. But, as we are seeing this year, needs and available talent don't always line up. It's why I am sceptical that waiting for everything to line up, then spend, will work. Because what if there is no difference matter at the position the twins need next year? Then what? Add talent. When you can. Wisely, but add it. Realmuto and Harper. Make it happen. Rosario or Kepler go to Miami, plus Gordon and any minor league pitcher other than whomever the twins like most. Then pay the money for Harper and a relief pitcher.
  24. Mike Sixel
    Fair. Of course, others will say old players aren't the right place, nor are starting pitchers, nor any deal more than two or three years. That doesn't leave much....
  25. Mike Sixel
    Of course, you have to pick the right ones. So, pocket the money? I don't get why fans love owners making money, but call players greedy.
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