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  1. Vanimal46
    The Twins would need to sign Escobar next off-season too, as he's a UFA. Morneau wouldn't have been traded if he wasn't dealing with post-concussion issues.
  2. Vanimal46
    Agree with all of this. I also hope he proves people wrong by signing a deal with the Twins and playing at a very high level. It's not impossible to play at a high level as a 2B in your mid-30's.... Chase Utley, Ian Kinsler, Dustin Pedroia, and Robinson Cano are all doing it right now. I think some are really underestimating the gap in production between Dozier and the replacement (most likely Gordon). Over the past four years, Dozier has posted a 120 OPS+ while averaging 32 homers, 72 walks and 17 steals per season while playing above average defense. Keeping Dozier is something a contending team would and should do. If we believe the window is open now for the Twins, why would they let him walk? I'm of the belief they should keep Dozier, and trade Gordon+ at the deadline for an impact SP.
  3. Vanimal46
    Throughout the winter Lynn hasn't interested me. Just because it's closer to opening day and he's still available doesn't change my opinion... At this point, the Twins could wait until June and NOT have to pay the draft pick to sign him.
  4. Vanimal46
    Last year I took the approach goulik mentioned in his post. Adopting players that were near MLB-ready. Now that Garver and Hildenberger graduated, I went out of my comfort zone and adopted a couple of kids in A ball. I'll tell you what, there's a lot more excitement and participation from the community compared to years past. Looking forward to keeping up the HYPE all season long.
  5. Vanimal46
    Don't sell yourself short! I remember you saying you went to a bar last season and ordered a salad during the Twins game!
  6. Vanimal46
    It's fun to see some of these guys that I've only read about. Concur with Nick Gordon looking like he needs a Double Cheeseburger or 7. I also assumed Romero was kind of a lanky kid but he's pretty big. Hopefully he can continue to get stretched out as a starter, and save the last 20 odd innings in the MLB bullpen.
  7. Vanimal46
    Maybe it's Jeremy Hellickson that's next to contact?
  8. Vanimal46
    I don't know if he has to take less years. If this off-season is a trend and not a mirage, front loading that SOB is the answer. From what I'm reading pundits in baseball are predicting next off-season will look more "normal" than this off-season. 3-4 years for Dozier is a no brainer. 5 I'd hesitate but still sign the dotted line. 6+ years is a no.
  9. Vanimal46
    Ever since I read this article on The Ringer, I'm cool with the idea of the team's best hitter batting leadoff. https://www.theringer.com/2017/3/31/16040426/2017-mlb-preview-leadoff-hitter-revolution-george-springer-kyle-schwarber-2e49f6ff7c58
  10. Vanimal46
    Didn't he say in the past it was so he could see a good high fastball to pull right away?
  11. Vanimal46
    Boy, the depth is paper thin at C this year. Good thing Castro is durable.
  12. Vanimal46
    Prepare to be stunned this season!
  13. Vanimal46
    Why even bother filling out the paperwork for an offer that low?
  14. Vanimal46
    I'm guessing other teams will offer more years, albeit for a smaller AAV. I'd be quite comfortable going 4 years, wince but still do it for 5 years, and walk at 6.
  15. Vanimal46
    See I'm pretty confident betting on him continuing what he's been doing into his mid-30's. Dozier is probably the most marketable Twin right now, and the one casual fans know the most... I don't know, it's hard to imagine a team without Dozier and Mauer within the next year. They'll have to start another "Get to Know Em'" campaign!
  16. Vanimal46
    I think it's going to be difficult to replace what Dozier does for the team. Assuming that Gordon takes over at 2B, we'll miss out on 20+ HRs that would have came off of Dozier's bat instead of Gordon.
  17. Vanimal46
    He's a top 3 2B by most every offensive statistic and WAR out there. And proved his worth by slugging 34 HRs last year after his career year in 2016.
  18. Vanimal46
    A 2nd round pick is more valuable than Dozier? No need to take this personally. He's going to continue playing the best he can for Minnesota so he can cash in as much as possible. It's up to Minnesota if they want to compete against LA, NY, and Chicago for his services.
  19. Vanimal46
    I don't blame anyone for wanting to explore free agency. Teams control a player for long enough. I'd like to keep him as a Twin for the foreseeable future. Next winter it's time for the Twins to bid against the big market teams.
  20. Vanimal46
    I cringe seeing Hughes at #5 on the list... I don't want him on the list at all.
  21. Vanimal46
    I'm a fan of this signing. Best case scenario they found a borderline All Star for a cheap 2 year deal. Worst case he's a $6.5 MM bench bat. Frankly I like his chances to reach All-Star caliber play compared to Vargas.
  22. Vanimal46
    I mean, how long were we supposed to wait for these guys to become high impact arms? Melotakis, Bard, and Chargois are all 26/27 years old. Burdi is 25. I don't blame them for wanting to move on to other pitchers.
  23. Vanimal46
    According to LEN3 the MLB hasn't even interviewed Sano yet. Typically MLB gathers all evidence they can, and interview the player last.
  24. Vanimal46
    I'm intrigued with following the teenage pitchers over the next couple of years. These are Falvine's babies that will immediately start in their development program. I'm interested to know what their development cycle looks like.
  25. Vanimal46
    I always read your posts and respect your perspective, bird. Because of you I know that Sickles has ~20 B- or higher rated prospects. All we can ask for is having as many darts as possible to throw at the board. It's comforting to know there's depth in the system to absorb some of the flame outs.
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