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  1. nater79a
    Look for extension talks with Hughes leading up to the trading deadline. If it appears that he's chasing the big $$$ I wouldn't be surprised if he's dealt before August (assuming the Twins are out of the race). There are advantages to dealing Hughes this year as opposed to waiting till 2016. Think Samardzija & D Price.
  2. nater79a
    Excited to see what Duffey, Rogers and Wheeler do this year. Could we be talking about 1 or 2 of these guys by the time Aug/Sept rolls around? Wouldn't surprise me,
  3. nater79a
    I agree. Aaron Hicks is one of the primary reasons Hunter is here IMO. I believe they're trying to instill a sense of work ethic and professionalism in young Aaron. He has a lot of the tools that are needed to succeed, but just isn't applying them right now. Maybe Torii can light a fire under his you-know-what.
  4. nater79a
    Agree with most of the posters here. If we're not going to upgrade the rotation with a number 1 or 2 guy, why bother. Don't we already have about 8 starters that can do what Vogelsong is capable of?
  5. nater79a
    Hunter in 2016? If guys like Buxton & Rosario are not patrolling the OF by 2016 it's going to be a whole lot longer than I thought before the Twins are championship contenders.
  6. nater79a
    Byron Buxton definitely could have gotten to the ball that Torii let drop in the gif. He also would have ended up with a separated shoulder.
  7. nater79a
    If Hunter is going to be a mentor, it's hard to believe Hicks won't be on the opening day roster. Can't see the reasoning of bringing in Hunter if Hicks is sitting in AAA.
  8. nater79a
    Twins have too many DH types on the roster without much defensive ability. Pinto, Hunter, Arcia, Vargas... Have to believe there are more deals coming via the trade route.
  9. nater79a
    I think Duensing is non-tendered. Logan Darnell can perform his role out of the 'pen in '15. Wouldn't mind seeing Eduardo Nunez tendered, if only to see if he beats the over/under on the number of times he's expected to lose his helmet while running the bases!
  10. nater79a
    Why just trade Plouffe straight up for another player(s). Include him in a bigger package. If you really want to make a big splash, give a call to a team that's starving for offense and has top of the rotation starters to deal. My target: the San Diego Padres. The deal for me is Plouffe, Kennys Vargas & Stephen Gonsalves to the Padres for Tyson Ross, Yasmani Grandal & Alexi Amarista. Plouffe and Vargas give the Pads' some pop at 3B & 1B,respectively, something they desperately need. We get a top of the rotation pitcher that can be paired with Phil Hughes, and is team-controllable for 3 more years. Grandal, a former Cuban top prospect, can be used as depth at 1B/C with the departure of Vargas and the move of Yosmil Pinto to full time DH. Amarista is a utility guy that can play all over: 3B, SS, 2B & CF. With this trade I would play Escobar at 3B until May/June when Sano comes up. Another temporary option for 3B is to sign a non-tender candidate like Gordon Beckham. With 22 quality starts in '14 (second in the NL behind Wainwright & Kershaw) Ross instantly upgrades the Twins' rotation now and at least a couple years into the future.
  11. nater79a
    I agree. Plouffe is an asset that can be used as a trade chip for pitching. I would prefer we package him this offseason but I don't think the Twins are planning on going that direction. Now, at the July 31st trade deadline, that's a different story. Maybe I have more faith than most in Sano coming up early in the '15 season and working out just fine at 3B. In any event, I think Trevor's days at 3B are numbered. So, I would say "no" to the extension.
  12. nater79a
    It all comes down to the players If Buxton, Meyer, Sano, Berrios, May, Burdi, etc... are as good as advertised, other teams will be knocking down Vavra's door in about 4 years, wanting him as manager.
  13. nater79a
    If Big Pelf is ineffective or DL'd at any point next year, think Alex Wimmers has a chance to fill that spot? Seems like the role he's being groomed for - long relief and spot starts. Decent numbers for Wimmers after his promotion to New Britain last year. Of course he would need to get an invite to major league camp and then pitch well enough to warrant a 40-man spot. Just a thought...
  14. nater79a

    Hot Stove League

    nater79a commented on curt1965's blog entry in curt1965's Blog

    Agree that everything that is done transaction-wise should be aimed at being a championship contender in 2017. 2015 & 2016 should be used to build towards that goal. At the same time, I can sympathize with those folks that say four consecutive 90 loss seasons is more than enough. Need to show improvement this year.
  15. nater79a
    Yes, he was great in the Astros' series at Target Field last summer. Doubt we have bullpen help to send, what with Duensing and Swarzak being non-tender candidates.
  16. nater79a
    Plus, the instructors that know him best are on our major league coaching staff right now. Molitor and Hernandez worked with Rosario in the minors and/or minor league spring training. No reason they can't work with him at Target Field.
  17. nater79a
    Ask Alex if he would be okay with starting out in the 'pen with the Twins and then eventually work into the rotation.
  18. nater79a
    I believe if the Twins non-tender some players on the 40-man (Duensing, Swarzak, Nunez etc...) it'll open some room to participate in the Rule 5 draft or sign some major league FA's. Could be wrong.
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    Be interesting to know the percentage of Rule 5 draftees that stick on the 25-man roster the whole year. Have to believe there's a decent chunk that get offered back to their old club or a deal is worked out.
  20. nater79a
    The lefty Gilmartin seems like the perfect player that another club could stash at the end of their 13-man rotation.
  21. nater79a
    According to Lavelle E. Neal: Neil Allen is the other finalist for PC. LaVelle E. Neal III @LaVelleNeal · 2h 2 hours ago Source: Neil Allen and Carl Willis are the finalists to be the Twins' pitching coach. That story will be posted in an hour or so...
  22. nater79a
    Never too early to talk draft! Good list. Few thoughts: 1. I wouldn't hesitate to take another SS (Rodgers or Bregman) if they are the top player on the board. They're far enough away from the major leagues that they're really just assets at this point. Some will fail. Some may get traded. Some will need to change positions. Throw them in a hopper with Gordon and whatever happens, happens. 2. Couple other HS pitchers to keep an eye on - Kolby Allard LHP San Clemente, CA and Ashe Russell Indianapolis, IN. Russell is a big kid (6'4" 195) with a mid-90's FB (touches 97). Also, seen Allard mocked as high as the Red Sox at #7. 3. I think the only three players that will definitely be gone by the time the Twins pick at #6 are Aiken, Rodgers & Matuella. Some mock drafts have Cameron and Bickford falling to the bottom part of the top 10. So the Twins may get a shot at those two.
  23. nater79a
    I always remember the "Big Train" stroking his jowls between pitches, trying to get some sweat on his fingers!
  24. nater79a
    What happens if players on your 40-man are non-tendered in early Dec after your 40-man roster is set? I assume you can't replace them? This is in reference to Duensing, Swarzak or Nunez?
  25. nater79a
    Seth - does Alex Wimmers need to be added to your list of 2nd year guys?
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