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  1. Vanimal46
    I'm with you being skeptical about the off-season so far. The difference I'm seeing for now is the new regime being more public about who they're "targeting" and interested in. The past regime was a steel trap, and us fans didn't know if they were ever in on free agents until they signed. I guess it's not a bad thing to know who the Twins are trying to sign or trade for. But they'll learn quickly that fans will get sick of it too if the results are the same (not signing them).
  2. Vanimal46
    Tom and others hit the nail on the head. The forums get way more traffic and response than the blog section. It also appears that blogs are more thoughly researched topics... Which doesn't really fit me. I'm quite happy writing comedy bits like Twins' 12 Days of Christmas, Whine Line, and silly game thread topics.
  3. Vanimal46
    Yep I'm right there with you. It makes a ton of sense to sign an OF that can take some of Kepler's ABs vs. tough lefties. Mauer and Grossman both do well against LH.
  4. Vanimal46
    He'll probably take Vargas' spot on the 25 man. I'm not a believer in Vargas so I don't really care if that's the case. I'd very much prefer signing someone who can help next year. Napoli probably isn't that person.
  5. Vanimal46
    I can't argue with those examples being an overpay. A vast majority of middle relievers in FA are being offered 2 year contracts. Even if they're bad for a year, it's short term. The price isn't enough to hinder the Twins' ability to acquire other players. I'm not comfortable handing MLB jobs to prospects with the concerns each of them have. Keep them as org depth until they force the issue or injury. Sure, I'd like to see money spent anywhere that helps the 2018 pitching staff. A good rotation can mask an okay bullpen, or vice versa. It all depends if you want to spend cash, or prospects in July.
  6. Vanimal46
    So.... the same story we as fans have read and heard for the last 3 seasons. Just wait for the internal options. There isn't a single team in baseball that has a home grown bullpen. Eventually, if they want to be better, they have to pay market rates for relief help.
  7. Vanimal46
    For those that listened to Fleck on the radio today... "(Insert recruit name here) is a connector." "You're going to fall in love with his smile."
  8. Vanimal46
    Fleck held up his end of the bargain by recruiting the highest ranked incoming class since Brewster in 2008. 28th ranked class, 6th in the Big 10, 1st in the west division. This program desperately needs talent all around, so good for Fleck. As we learned with Brewster, recruiting is half the battle. Hopefully Fleck coaches up the talent; something Brewster had no idea how to do. https://www.twincities.com/2017/12/19/gophers-2018-recruiting-class-ranked-us-highest-since-2008/
  9. Vanimal46
    Now my coworkers are wondering what I watched that made me laugh so hard. Thanks!
  10. Vanimal46
    Exactly. It's becoming clear by the year that it's pointless to even participate in the rule V draft. Especially if you consider yourself a contending team. Now this guy is going to take up a roster space for a month or two and provide minimal benefits. And one of my favorite things Falvine does (constantly rotating players in and out of the 25th spot) is hindered by a 27 year old who hasn't seen any success above A ball. Terrible.
  11. Vanimal46
    Can't wait for the year when the Twins make win now moves... This signing is gross.
  12. Vanimal46
    The opportunity cost is worth more than whatever value Kinley could provide... We're now starting the season with essentially 24 players since Kinley will be buried in the bullpen. We've seen for a few years now the disadvantages of that. Then he'll be kept around for a couple of months before eventually sending him back. Someone else could have taken his reps and innings during that time.
  13. Vanimal46
    We have bleh, gross, ugh, and yuck so far. I think that's all Seth needs to write in his upcoming Rodney article.
  14. Vanimal46
    You can also celebrate about to be 41 year old Fernando Rodney signing a 1/$6 MM contract with the Twins. Oh boy.
  15. Vanimal46
    Gross.
  16. Vanimal46
    I think you can agree that they should be aiming higher than a Pressly type. I'm more annoyed they continue to explore this avenue (rule V) when the odds are so low drafting a player who will make a positive impact for the team.
  17. Vanimal46
    Why are we wasting time with another Rule 5 pick? I can only hope the leash is extremely short. I don't mind losing Burdi and Bard because odds are they'll rot on on MLB bench or get sent back to MN.
  18. Vanimal46
    Eventually they'll have to pay market rates if they want to make a playoff run... Just like everything else, what do you want the market rate to be, money or prospects?
  19. Vanimal46
    I'm in agreement with Longenhagen. All of those players are interchangeable IMO. Whatever combination of 3 players the Pirates want to make the deal happen.
  20. Vanimal46
    Both flukes. Shoulder fatigue in 2014, no surgery. Elbow strain in 2016, and was shut down for the year because the Pirates were out of the playoff race.
  21. Vanimal46
    What injury history does Cole have? No significant surgeries as far as I can see. The Yankees don't appear to have any issues with his consistency and the fact he's in the NL....
  22. Vanimal46
    Uhh, what? Cole does nothing to position the Twins for a playoff run? He'd slot in at the top of the rotation, and probably start multiple games in a playoff series. I don't understand your argument.
  23. Vanimal46
    Shame on the MLB for allowing this ownership group to take over Miami. Nothing has changed from past ownership. There's really no excuse for Miami to act like a small market team.
  24. Vanimal46
    Harvey's trade value isn't nearly as high as you may think. Gunnarthor posted in the Offseason Rumors thread that Harvey for Profar is being discussed per John Heyman on twitter. Harvey's a shell of his former self. I will be quite upset trading Dozier for someone like him.
  25. Vanimal46
    After looking at this chart you put together, thanks for that, I'm still very interested in several names. All of them would be great, but we can already rule out Davis for being too expensive. Holland in his 2nd year post TJS is especially intriguing IMO. I wanted him last year, and nothing has changed from my interest level. I really like Shaw as well. He throws heat, has 5 straight years of 70+ appearances, and to use one of Gardy's favorite words, proven. It also doesn't hurt taking talent from an AL Central opponent.
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