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  1. alarp33
    He's been awesome, but no, not even close. For one, Mike Trout is going to probably be unanimous. 2, Cruz isn't the MVP on his own team, it's Kepler (or Polanco).
  2. alarp33
    He also has the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies on his no trade list. I don't think it's safe to assume he only put the Twins on there because he didn't think they are a contender
  3. alarp33
    Unfortunately it's too late to make that Buxton trade with Zach Granite being the Center fielder of the future as suggested multiple times by 1 Twins fan on twitter/ twins daily
  4. alarp33
    Unless you work for the Blue Jays, you have ZERO idea what they consider a better package. And unless you work for the Twins, you have ZERO idea what they offered
  5. alarp33
    Well 4 days ago the Mets didn't have Stroman. And they have odd illusions about trading Syndergaard away and contending. For what its worth, the name thrown out in their Padres talks Manuel Margot is also a young centerfielder (not nearly as good as Buxton). And it's been widely reported they are seeking help up the middle thats Major League ready. I would have cut off talks immediately when they said the name Buxton, but with the Mets can we really rule out that didn't happen?
  6. alarp33
    Reverse splits in a small sample sizes are not particularly meaningful. Voit and Torres for example have better numbers vs Righties than lefties this year, but both in their careers follow expected splits (hit lefties better). LeMahieu, Judge, Hicks, etc. all hit lefties better. A right handed pitcher like Romo who in his career has been death to righties is the correct move vs that lineup
  7. alarp33
    I think both are going to be great, but I'd prefer to move Kiriloff over Lewis. And I'd likely prefer to move Graterol over Balzovic. For that level of player with that length of control, I'd be thrilled if only one of these 4 names were involved, but would expect it to be 2.
  8. alarp33
    2.5 years of control for a front end starter. If it came down to it, I'd give up both I think.
  9. alarp33
    Yes. He is still a good pitcher. You’re disappointed because he’s not a Giles type, but he’s better than what they currently have in the pen
  10. alarp33
    Are you assuming a giant difference in costs to acquire? Because an extension in either case is meaningless today. You would be acquiring Stroman for 1.5 years or Syndergaard for 2.5, and I'd argue Syndergaard is definitely the better pitcher
  11. alarp33
    I'd pass. I think you could keep one of the 2, and still get Syndergaard and a reliever (from a different team) as dependable as Lugo
  12. alarp33
    LOL. You should add in Stephen Gonsalves to really sweeten the pot. I don't think your proposed trade gets you even Syndergaard, let alone Lugo and Diaz
  13. alarp33
    Isn't the story Romero showed up woefully out of shape this Spring? Can't imagine that is helping his performance or standing in the mind of the organization
  14. alarp33
    I'm not sure who they would want off the 25? We aren't trading them any of the outfielders (personally I would include Rosario to get the deal done but that seems unlikely) and don't really have pitching to trade that's MLB ready (I'd include Thorpe if necessary). Kiriloff is probably closer to the majors than Lewis. I'd trade him, Graterol, and a lower level prospect or two.
  15. alarp33
    Kershaw was part of the rumors, but I think most of the trade talk centered around Red Sox, Yankees, Mets. Not sure how much Dodgers really were involved. I think Phil Hughes was a big part of the Yankees talks. Seem to remember the Twins wanting Ellsbury and Lester but Sox not willing to offer both
  16. alarp33
    The story is Wheeler is a free agent and would likely be walking if no move is made. So you could sign him to an extension now, and use the pieces from the Syndergaard trade to improve that core and still have Wheeler/DeGrom at top of rotation
  17. alarp33
    It was certainly a smart play by the runner, that is what they are taught. Personally I think the umpire very much bailed him out when he didn't need to though. The runner turned way too far towards the outfield, and reached his arm out to make contact with Schoop. You have 3 feet to establish your new baseline, and I think he went further out than that
  18. alarp33
    The other story out there is the Mets don't want to trade with the Astros, a team they deem smarter than themselves analytically. So yeah, they are still the Mets
  19. alarp33
    You have some points in your post I don't necessarily disagree with, but this is just untrue. I'm sure you remember Britton well from his dominant seasons years ago with Baltirmore, but Rogers is a significantly better pitcher than him, and has been for a couple of years. And that's just focusing on the lefty set-up man. I won't get into how he's better than Chad Green, or Tommy Kahnle who has "significantly better stuff" than anyone else and his nearly 7 era from last season
  20. alarp33
    A veteran who also is not under contract next season.
  21. alarp33
    I’d likely trade Graterol straight up for Giles as well, so we agree. Btw your exact comments yesterday; I’m not making it up... Personally, I'd trade Lewis for an effective reliever heads up. Lewis can't hit, and won't stay at SS. Way overrated, but that's just me.
  22. alarp33
    You didn’t say “middle”. My mistake. The implication was you would trade Lewis for any reliever. You followed up by adding he can’t hit or play SS I think based on your posts to question if you are advocating for a trade both teams are satisfied with, or if you’ll be happy simply that a deal is made. I would speculate a deal of Lewis, Duran and Graterol for say Giles could be completed today. Would you do that?
  23. alarp33
    I would say the last 40 days is a tad bit more relevant than April results. If you choose to ignore the most recent data then I'm guessing you are totally satisifed with the bullpen and see no reason to make any moves?
  24. alarp33
    I believe yesterday his exact words were "I'd trade Lewis for an effective middle reliever". So clarifying is probably helpful. He (and others) have been pretty outspoken about doing something regardless of cost
  25. alarp33
    FWIW, since June 13th the Bullpen has accumulated 8 of those 12 Blown Saves, which is 2nd in MLB. They also only have 13 holds in that time. So they are 13 for 21 in hold opps. I would say that is.. not good
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