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  1. diehardtwinsfan
    I think you're right at least this year, but they would have opened the pocket book last year and gotten very little to show for it. As Brock has noted, that was different for relief pitchers.
  2. diehardtwinsfan
    Whether he was integral in the acquisition or simply working in the FO, I think it is worth noting that he would have been well aware of how they went about identifying that talent... That's probably the more important piece. But you really cannot argue with the methodology. I don't think Ryan and company would have ever put that much emphasis on the peripherals... walk rate maybe, but definitely not K rate.
  3. diehardtwinsfan
    Personally, I'd rather give guys like Sleegers and Enns a look. I'm just not a fan of Jorge. He's not ready now. Sleegers and Enns may be, and I think now is the time to give them an extended look. They could potentially force their way into a role as a starter or reliever.
  4. diehardtwinsfan
    This is a very fair take on the issue. They didn't go out and get pen help, and even if guys like Curtiss, Busenitz, and Hildenberger excel over the next two months, I do hope they go out and get some real RP/SP help this offseason. That would be inexcusable in my opinion given where the hitting core currently sits.
  5. diehardtwinsfan
    I like Gordon, but I'm not quite sure he's ready just yet. Just my 2 cents, especially with Polanco struggling.
  6. diehardtwinsfan
    They won't get lucky with Thrope this offseason if they leave him unprotected. He's a given in my mind.
  7. diehardtwinsfan
    Molitor's job description has changed from trying to win every day to trying to develop the kids. Winning is now a secondary goal. I would argue that these are the two main roles of a manager depending on where a team is in its development cycle. To be fair, I haven't been too terribly impressed with Molly on the field (and I couldn't stand Gardy either for the record). If Molly is incapable of being patient with younger talent and helping them along, then yes, he should be gone. I don't believe that managers have no affect on games, and while I don't think we will see a WAR for managers, I do believe that a good manager can contribute much in the way a good player does by keeping the team in better position to win games.
  8. diehardtwinsfan
    Santana probably won't be traded for no other reason than a lack of suitable replacements. Perhaps that won't be the case next year, but I don't think they walk into 2018 and say that, so if they trade him, the need to have someone that can be a strong performer on a 1 year contract (which when you think of it is very unlikely). I wouldn't be surprised if Dozier is moved this offseason. The question for me though is what is the deal with Polanco. Is this funk he's in due his grandmother's passing? If so, it's a lost season and he will be fine next year, or is it due to him being overmatched and not a good major leaguer? If so, there may be replacements on the way, but not in 2018.
  9. diehardtwinsfan
    That's fair. I think they need at least one big SP FA move. I'm somewhat fine with the 5th spot being a rotating spot with May getting the first crack, but I don't want them walking into 2018 with Santana, Berrios, and Mejia only.
  10. diehardtwinsfan
    I would say definitely yes. They will go into 2018 with 5 starters, and they will use 10. That depth will matter.
  11. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm not sure the draft was much different (they employed a similar strategy in 2016), but no question the deadline was different. I don't think Ryan would have ever eaten 4M in Garcia to pick up better prospects, and there's a 50/50 chance that he would have leveraged Kintzler to an extension that we'd all regret later. JRM is likely with the org too.
  12. diehardtwinsfan
    I agree with that, but I think you have to let them audition. It's a lost season at this point and none of the guys in AA are ready.
  13. diehardtwinsfan
    Enns was on the 40 man when he came over, so I think technically he replaces Recker.
  14. diehardtwinsfan
    The trade deadline is officially over, and the Twins are officially not contenders. That isn't really a surprise out here, but I have to say that by trading away Kintzler, Murphy, Ynoa, and some cash, the Twins netted 3 SP prospects (2 in the high minors) an RP prospect, and an extra 500k in bonus money that they could purchase a few more 16 year old lotter tickets with. Now that their status is confirmed, I have to wonder how much new blood they inject into the system. My thoughts: DFA Bartolo Colon (or move to the pen if he's up for it) and promote Enns and Sleegers to MLB. Enns is already on the 40 man. I'm not expecting much in terms of results, but I have to say he should get a chance. Sleegers needs a shot too. I'd pretty much slate spots 1-3 to Santana, Berrios, and Mejia, but Enns and Sleegers get the first crack. DFA Giminez and promote Mitch Garver - I think Garver has earned his chance and while he is already on the 40 man, this provides room for my next move: Add Curtiss to the 40 man and call him up. That's 26 on a 25 man roster, so to complete this I send Pressley or Boshers to Rochester. Promote Gonsalves to AAA. He's definitely not ready, to be clear. That walk rate is a bit scary, but at the same time, perhaps some tougher competition can help him see what he cannot get away with. Assign Littell to AAA. That would fill the other vacancy, but I think he's probably the most ready of that group.
  15. diehardtwinsfan
    Generally, I'd say you're not supposed to say anything. Two or three years from now, you get to deride it saying you always thought it was bad In all seriousness, you cannot argue with the lotto ticket/bonus money. It's a very fair return for a guy who is an FA in two months.
  16. diehardtwinsfan
    Isn't Darvish a FA this offseason? I'd rather just sign him. Gray at least has 2 years of control, but that's a high price to pay for that.
  17. diehardtwinsfan
    I think you're being a bit hard on Littell personally, but this team needed more than competent relievers. Now that said, I do hope that there is some sort of plan to add a competent starter and a competent reliever this offseason. They will have some nice depth of starting pitching in Rochester next year, but it would not be wise to roll the dice with a number of question marks to start the season.
  18. diehardtwinsfan
    Looking at the numbers, he keeps ball in the park, limits walks, and misses bats. I believe he has 2 more years till he's 40 man eligible, which would have him finishing in AA or AAA at that point if he moves fast. Good pick up.
  19. diehardtwinsfan
    I'm confused, I thought the deadline was 5 minutes ago.
  20. diehardtwinsfan
    For some reason I thought Keprelarian (or whatever his name is) was a top 100 guy at some point too.
  21. diehardtwinsfan
    Does Seth know something? http://twinsdaily.com/articles.html/_/minnesota-twins-news/minnesota-twins/twins-trade-kintzler-tofrom-r5918
  22. diehardtwinsfan
    watched pot never boils... maddening...
  23. diehardtwinsfan
    Latest on Kintzler. Have a hard time thinking he won't move. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/07/brandon-kintzler-trade-rumors-deadline-day.html
  24. diehardtwinsfan
    If an established, above average, and cost controlled pitcher was the prize, I'd have no problems moving either Kep or Rosario. Finding OF help short term isn't that hard, even if you don't like Grossman. Plus there's some depth in the minors at those positions. But I would have to be bringing back a very good starting pitcher in that swap.
  25. diehardtwinsfan
    that and the people that issue their passports.
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