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  1. laloesch
    I don't know, i'd have a hard time passing on Lynn if i couldn't get Darvish. Of all three Lynn has been the most consistent when it comes to innings pitched, games started, win-loss record and strikeouts. Darvish is far superior when it comes to k/9, whip and pure stuff but i also like the consistency of Lynn and he's 30.
  2. laloesch
    Your joking right? Personally, if we can't get Darvish i'd still like to have Lynn or Cobb just to shore up the rotation behind Santana and Berrios. There's no way i'd gamble on Gibson or anyone else at this point in the top 3.
  3. laloesch
    NOOOO to bullpen! I want this kid to be a starter long term.
  4. laloesch
    Reading stuff like that makes me cringe.
  5. laloesch
    I like your choices except for the Dark Horse. I am pretty low on Stewart after 2017. The guy can't get anyone out. I wouldn't necessarily give up on him in AAA but he has A TON to prove in 2017 to get himself back on the prospects radar and i'm not confident he has it in him to do it.
  6. laloesch
    I just wonder when he's going to make a decision. Its three weeks till pitchers start reporting to camps; will he wait until the very end to make a decision and sign? He is kinda holding the free agent pitching market hostage when it comes to determining contract value, which is what everyone's waiting for. I just don't want to see the Twins end up with nothing when they could be going after Lynn, Cobb or someone else if he decides to go back to the Rangers.
  7. laloesch
    I'm surprised to see Tyler Jay at #10. I'd probably have him fringe 20 at this point. The kid's stock has just plummet the last two seasons. I'd put Lewis Thorpe in at #10 or Zach Littell.
  8. laloesch
    I like the Reed signing a lot. If Rodney bombs out they have another option for closer. In the meantime he can be a solid setup man. The one silver lining is that Hughes is only under contract through 2019. If he pitches well this season (a big if) they could always trade him to a team looking for a filler starter.
  9. laloesch
    If he continues to work on his slider and curve he could become a very good rotation option. If the Twins sign Darvish there won't be as great of need for another starter immediately depending on Hughes status. I like a rotation with Darvish, Santana, Berrios,Gibson, Meija / Hughes 1-5 to start the season. A few extra months in AAA would allow Gonsalves to refine those pitches in AAA which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
  10. laloesch
    i think losing the pick for Lynn would be an okay tradeoff. Cobb meh not so much.
  11. laloesch
    Personally, I'd like to see one more season of sustained quality hitting from him before pulling the trigger.
  12. laloesch
    Yeeepppp. Wouldn't surprise me one bit if he signs with them and they will be awesome this year with everything else they've done.
  13. laloesch
    LOL, now mlb rumors is claiming it's not a true rumor.
  14. laloesch
    No sarcasm from me. Don't be surprised if there's news about Arrietta and or Lynn in the next 24 hours as well.
  15. laloesch
    I think something is about to happen. Cole is about to be traded to the Astros. That might be a good sign that the Twins are about to sign Darvish. Prepare for the flurry of moves to follow!
  16. laloesch
    Correction. he lives the offseason in Florida.
  17. laloesch
    I was not at all excited about taking Lewis over several of the College Arms and Greene. However, seeing what they did get eventually made me feel better. And the more read I read about Enlow, Leach and Rooker the more i think this was a good draft. Still would have like to have taken Wright or Greene but i get it.
  18. laloesch
    I am highly skeptical of this rumor. Personally if i was the Twins i would have jumped all over such a deal even with the pending decision on Darvish. In fact it could have been pitched to Darvish that the Twins are going for it and trying to make a run. Trading for Cole and signing Darvish would instantly make this team's rotation one of the better ones in the AL. Even if Cole is only signed two more years it still gives them a great rotation option at an affordable rate (although he will be arb 1 & 2 over the next two seasons). Then you make a pitch to extend him at the end of 2019 if you wish.
  19. laloesch
    one thing is for certain if the big name free agents hold out for a few more weeks it's going to be a mad dash to the finish line by spring training. Darvish is holding things up. Until he moves no-one else moves.
  20. laloesch
    I would say hard pass if he gets higher than 6/165. Anything more than that is just absurd. I would much rather go after two lower level guys like Lynn and Cobb who are going to produce good results but be one hell of a lot cheaper. My fear is that Darvish is going to cost much closer to 6/200 and may even demand a seventh year depending on how badly the Astros, Yankees and Cubs want him, which would be utterly ludicrous. That is WAY out of the Twins price range IMO and i'd say pass and not think twice about it. Let them nuke it out for him and max themselves out in the process. If the Twins are going to spend that kind of money go after Kershaw in 2019. He's already getting paid 33 million a year. Question about Darvish's world series troubles. Didn't the Astros figure out he was tipping pitches which is part of the reason he was hit so hard? Not making excuses just asking the question.
  21. laloesch
    Was waiting for someone to post this. I think Thorpe and Littell deserve an honorable mention. Both pitched well in 2017.
  22. laloesch
    I understand the reluctance due to the money likely involved. However, I'd much rather the Twins sign a free agent then trade multiple top prospects at this juncture for one starter. They could sign Darvish and get halfway through the season and then decide they need something else to push themselves over the top. Having those chips still will give them flexibility in case they feel they need one more piece such as another starter or closer. I would rather hang onto Gordon, Gonsalves, Thorpe, Romero, Lewis, etc. at this point. Paying 6 or 7 years 150+ million for Darvish does not scare me so much due to the fact that so much is coming off the payroll in 2019. The Twins have the flexibility. However, i wouldn't be opposed to having Lynn and or Cobb as an alternative to going all in on Darvish. Darvish Santana Berrios Gibson Meija, Gonsalves, May or Lynn Santana Berrios Gibson Meija, Gonsalves, May
  23. laloesch
    If i recall he reduced the number of sinkers later on in the season. I reserve judgement on Gibson. Let's see a complete season of good pitching from him. He has yet to do that in his career. It's almost always been the same story of starting really poorly and finishing strong.
  24. laloesch
    I'm watching Thorpe,Littell, Gonsalves (assuming he doesn't make the MLB team this year) and Rooker.
  25. laloesch
    MLBtraderumors is reporting that Alex Cobb is asking for 20 million a year. That's pretty high for a guy that has never come close to 200 innings in one season or 30+ starts.
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