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If Gray doesn't like the offer, send him packing at the trade deadline. I heard a rumor that Cincinnati has a minor leaguer named Chase Petty???

How about starting with Miranda, Gray, and Mahle? If any of Kirilloff, Larnach, or Wallner next year? Maybe Lewis, Martin, and Lee the year after that. There are possibly better ways to spend money than signing one guy (who might have a medical problem). Just my opinion and I know you think I'm wrong! ☹️

Use it for extensions of the young's. As for Correa, once the Mets got involved, any offer from the Twins would be beaten by Steve Cohen. Luxury Tax is not a real thing in his mind.

The Twins should re-sign Sano and put him at SS? Gets them a power RH bat and a SS. Defense doesn't matter!!!

Isn't that what all the pop-up ads are for?

Another unapologetic effort to sell the Caretaker plan. It's like being asked over for drinks and finding yourself at an Amway recruiting session. Nice tease though. I thought I might learn something.

As has been often pointed out (and accurately IMHO), why would a top free agent sign to play in Minnesota when they could sign with a team that plays in a state with no state income tax or with a team that plays in year-round sunshine? Therefore, I think the best strategy for the Twins is to push the younger players more aggressively and get them to the major leagues as soon as possible. After a couple years, extend all the younger players who they feel will be of positive value. When the extension expires, the next move is either trade them for good prospects, try to extend them again, or cut them loose. That would provide a stable, known budget for the core of the team and help the front office sign players to help in areas of weakness. This strategy could result in a roster similar to this: 5 young guys at $.7M = $3.5M 5 pre-arbitration guys at $2.5M = $12.5M 5 extended guys at $8M = $40M 7 post-arbitration guys at $12M = $84M These signings would provide the front office with a base budget of $1404M The remaining 4 roster spots would be filled with players (internal or external) to cover areas of need. The difference between a suggested budget and the baseline of $140M is their discretionary money to acquire those players. For example, a suggested budget of $160M would provide $20M of discretionary money to acquire 4 additional players to fill areas of need. The number of players and estimated salary at each category are primarily based on the current roster I found at MLB.com.

Isn't he the blind singer who was popular 25 years ago?

My feelings exactly! That's why I think the Twins should invest any money or prospects trying to improve the 2023 team. Put up the "We Are Sellers" sign right now and get ready for a very busy July.

IMHO, the best move for the Twins between now and spring training is to sign as many players as they can that they believe can be traded in late July.

I heard a rumor today that Rodon is now looking for a seven year deal. If that is true then NO THANKS!!! Also, the 1956 Sci-fi classic was about Rodan, not Rodon.

When Correa signs with SF, this off-season can be officially labeled a Titanic-size failure. But the payroll will be under $100M and the Pohlad's can celebrate (with KFC takeout to save money).

The shelves are nearly empty and all the Twins have done is talk. Time to act. Offer Correa 13/$390M and offer Dansby 10/$250M. First one to accept their offer is our new SS. Then use the remaining budget (plus a little extra) to sign either Bassitt or Eovaldi, Duvall and Narvaez. If neither Correa or Dansby sign, Farmer is then crowned the interim SS and additional acquisitions continue. A successful off-season is now complete and spring training is coming soon.

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The Mets 2023 payroll now is at $343M. I guess some teams aren't hesitant to go after what they feel they need to win.

Two questions. 1. What does FrRnd stand for? 2. Why is "minors" in parentheses for each person?

If that is the case, here is my solution. Immediately sign Chris Bassitt, Adam Duvall, Michael Fulmer, and Omar Narvaez. Assuming the current Twins' payroll is about $95M, these signings would add about $37M (values taken from Spotrac) for a new payroll of $132M. Offer Correa 13 years/$390M with player and team opt-outs after 7 and 10 years. (By the way, with revenues and player salaries going up, $30M will seem like an average contract by year 7.) This offer should satisfy the egos of both Scott Boris and Correa. If Correa accepts the offer, payroll is at $162M. If he still wants to negotiate, offer Dansby Swanson 12 years/$300. Payroll drops to $157M. If Swanson says no to that offer, Kyle Farmer is now the SS and payroll ends up at $132M. These scenarios all get the Twins a catcher who hits left handed, a LF who hits right handed, a starting pitcher at least as good as Gray, bullpen help, and a SS (with different levels of ability depending on which scenario is implemented).

The Twins have a 60% chance of signing Correa and the Giants have a 50% chance? That math doesn't add up!

This is right on the money (no pun intended). I also think it might help with the Correa negotiations. Signing Bassitt would show Correa that the Twins are serious about building a quality team. Also sign either Vasquez or Narvaez quickly before they are gone. Push the damn budget to $170M (inflation is real - even us senior citizens get a raise next month).

Chris Bassitt is waiting for an offer.

An interview with the owner of the Padres a couple weeks ago provides the simple answer. He said two things: 1. I love to spend money. 2, You can't take it with you. If the Pohlads would adopt this attitude, then the Twins could spend like the Padres.

It's due to the supply chain problems.

Whatever the first four picks are, DO NOT draft a power bat with a lot of swing-and-miss!!! We've seen enough of those. (Actually, we haven't "seen" any of them because they never get past AA level.)

Dansby Swanson would be a very nice consolation prize if SF signs Correa. And a lot cheaper.

I had a dream last night that the Twins waited until the end of the Winter Meetings to announce in a single press conference that they had signed Carlos Correa, Chris Bassitt, Adam Duvall, and Omar Narvaez. Way to go Front Office!!!