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I couldn't agree more.

And the answer is (drum-roll please) Willians Astudillo.

Thank you Seth. This is one of my favorite articles each year. I appreciate your work on this.

I prefer this lineup to any others I've seen.

The one player whose figures are mentioned above, that I'm most worried about, is Buck. Even though the Twins had some justification for not bringing him up to the majors at the end of last season, I think they made a mistake in not doing so.,Buck perceives it as a slap in the face... and if a situation is perceived as being real, it is real in its consequences. I understand his feeling that way. The guys on the Twins at the end of the year are his brothers. He wanted to be with them. They missed him too. It was a cold financial decision about a young man who had given his all, injured himself, worked hard to get back to his Twins' teammates. He had done well in the minors rehabbing and deserved to be brought back up. Since speed is his main asset, and since his injuries have not been ones that will linger and slow him down (I hope), I would really work hard to sign him to a long term contract at terms which assume that 1) he is healthy and 2) he will evolve into at least a .250 per year hitter with 50 stolen bases a year and a dozen homers and tons of doubles and league leading numbers in triples and distracting to pitchers, while playing gold glove center field. I would offer him 50 million for 4 years in annual increments of: 5,10,15 then 20 million dollars. By that time He will be 29 and still able to get a bigger payday, if he wishes and if he produces...which he feels like he will...and so do I. An important thing this would do is erase his feeling of bitterness toward the way the Twins failed to promote a deserving player in order to save some money. Psychologically it puts him in a good frame of mind to achieve his potential. OK friends. I've given my opinion. Let the criticizing begin.

"both sides would go frolic in a garden somewhere". I love it. Thanks.

Friends, watching that video of Lewis fielding and throwing, I have one thing to say: "We have seen the future".

Answer: Romero.

The Twins should take a chance with young, talented players and extend Buck and Sano after their bad individual seasons. They both had injuries to blame and they both still could be mega stars. Plus, I really believe that Cruz will teach both Sano and Buck some important lessons.

A good leader doesn't push from behind...He leads and others follow. Dwight Eisenhower told a group of leaders one time that leadership is like a chain. If you lay the chain in a pile on the floor and push it, the links will go in many directions. However if you pick up one end of the chain and drag it where you are going, all the links will follow behind the leader.

I enjoy each of them for their individual unique styles and knowledge. As long as the Twins win we all enjoy the broadcasts even more.

I really prefer the following tune: "We are the champions my friend. We'll keep on fighting till the end. No time for losers. Cause we are the champions".

Just about a year ago, I set out on the road, seekin' my fame and fortune, lookin' for a pot of gold. Things got bad and things got worse. I guess you know the tune. Oh Lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again.

Wait, wait. What?

Thanks Nick. A fun series with lots of points to ponder. I've been saying "Wait til next year" for almost a decade now...well it is my humble opinion that "next year" has arrived. But I always get this feeling each year when I order my spring training game tickets. February 23, 2019. Opening night..6:05 pm EST...Twins vs. Rays...Service members night ("Stand and be recognized"). Fireworks (which make some vets nervous). Senior night...ticket, hot dog and drink - $28...My beautiful wife by my side... Florida in February. Life is good.

Check and double check!

Mo Rivera would be my choice...but if he's not available, how about David Robertson?

Free Jake Reed !

OK..You're not insane, but I respectfully disagree with you.

Was this list prepared by you before or after Nelson Cruz was signed? I would submit that Nelson Cruz coming to the Twins has made Sano 8 spots higher, all the way up to #6 on my list. Cruz is going to be immensely helpful to Miguel Sano.

A fun series of rankings. Each one of these rankings can be argued that the player is too low or too high. I predict your top 5 will be in this order: 1)Lewis, 2)Kirilloff, 3)Berrios, 4)Rosario.5) Polanco. I left of Graterol due to the unpredictability of young pitchers' health and control.

It's not that bad.

Poor Willians Astudillo.

I predict the Twins got two players when they signed Nelson Cruz. 1) a 90 RBI Nelson Cruz and 2) an improved Miguel Sano

This signing tells the other Twins players, coaches and staff that the Twins are in this to win in 2019. I like that attitude. PLAY BALL!