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  1. Vanimal46
    Well, if he doesn't opt-out, then they're on the hook for the terms they agreed to this off-season. In regards to Darvish I think he will produce positive contributions to his team later in his career either in the rotation or bullpen. If we're talking about bad contracts in general, most every team can afford 1-2 on a team. Is Hughes' relatively dead money hindering the Twins from going after Darvish types in FA?
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    I agree, and think it's case by case with these guys too. Gonsalves I think could adjust and be moderately successful this season. I'd still like him to have another 50 innings in AAA to start the year and assess the situation in early June. With guys like Romero that has good stuff but shaky control, I'd like him to get 125+ innings at AAA before considering him in the rotation.
  3. Vanimal46
    I guess now I'd just sign 2-3 pitchers on one year deals. Take your pick of the litter from Jason Vargas, Tillman, Garcia, Cashner, Hellickson...
  4. Vanimal46
    I'd be curious to know when the Cubs started to get serious. From what I recall a couple of months ago they didn't show interest in him. Even if you're not shopping, a good deal is a good deal. What's a 6th year and potentially $21 million in dead money for them? A drop in the donation bucket, really. The biggest blunder for the Twins is not signing his favorite catcher Gimenez!
  5. Vanimal46
    I hope so. Because willingness to go after top FAs is pretty similar.
  6. Vanimal46
    That would be fine for the 5th spot in the rotation. Right now the Twins are throwing numbers from #3 on down in the rotation. Oh boy, I can't wait to discuss how expensive the rental FA will be in July and the refusal to give up prospects!
  7. Vanimal46
    Agreed. It's just disappointing when the market looked ripe for a team that's not normally in on top FAs to sign one. We'll never know if Darvish would still choose the Cubs if the Twins matched the 6th year, or gave him a higher AAV.
  8. Vanimal46
    There are lots of arms, but very few IMO are ready to be MLB caliber players at this point. Several of the names thrown out have little to no experience at the AAA level... Below are names and the career amount of innings they've thrown at their highest level of play. Littell: (85 IP at AA) Gonsalves: (22.6 IP at AAA, 161 at AA) Romero: (125 IP at AA) Slegers: (15.3 IP at MLB, 148.3 IP at AAA) Jorge: (7.6 IP at MLB, 14.3 IP at AAA) That's a huge ask to count on this group to be successful MLB players. I'm afraid that's asking for a rotation of 30-50 innings of 8 ERA a piece.
  9. Vanimal46
    I don't see 2018's rotation being any better than 2017. In fact, I see a decline as it is right now. We loved to rip on Santiago while he was here. He was projected to be a competent back end starter in February last year. They foolishly relied on Hughes in 2017, and they could be doing the same thing this year! Now Mejia, with less than 140 MLB innings is slotted in at #3, Gibson #2. This is a failure in my book. Go out and sign a SP...
  10. Vanimal46
    210 combined innings from Hughes and Slegers would be painful. I also liked the "what are they friggin' waiting for?" comment from the non-Twins fan below. I don't know what else these guys need to see in order to be bold.
  11. Vanimal46
    Lame. He never wanted to come to Minnesota.
  12. Vanimal46
    Concur! I'm over this 'will he or won't he' soap opera all winter. I'm ready for spring training now. If Yu wants to join, great! If not, his loss.
  13. Vanimal46
    We'll be having a pow-wow at the park later on today, where we'll be praying to the baseball gods to save Graterol's arm from future major surgeries... All are welcome!
  14. Vanimal46
    I didn't want an old retread so this works. 39 years old, and clearly worked wonders on Foles to make him look like an All-Pro.
  15. Vanimal46
    Yeah it's certainly turning out to be a huge win for San Francisco. I'm usually very weary about anyone New England wants to get rid of, much like Yankees prospects. Turns out Jimmy G is a stud! They should have kept him over Brady, as crazy as that sounds.
  16. Vanimal46
    Jimmy Garrappolo is now the richest player in football after signing a 5 year $137.5 MM contract with the 49ers. Definitely makes me concerned what Cousins' price tag is going to end up being.
  17. Vanimal46
    He doesn't skip days at the gym, eh?
  18. Vanimal46
    The upside is big with Baddoo. He is pretty ripped at 195 pounds. Looking forward to seeing pictures of him in Fort Myers!
  19. Vanimal46
    I'd bet on the over on their projections, and put them around 85 wins as well. I just can't see them playing that many games against poor competition (KC, DET, CHI) and not be over .500. And of course if Darvish is added, I'd feel really good about a WC berth at least.
  20. Vanimal46
    81 games, per Baseball Prospectus' recently released projected standings.
  21. Vanimal46
    3B Todd Frazier signs a 2/$17 contract with the New York Mets.
  22. Vanimal46
    The stove is HEATING up!
  23. Vanimal46
    Agreed with all of this. And the fact that it's never been easier for an MLB owner to make boatloads of money without worrying about winning. This nugget came from an MLBTradeRumors post about Miami potentially being in trouble not using their revenues shared from MLB. The Marlins may take home $160MM in profit without even touching the field this year. It's not like they have to win any games to make a good profit. Compared to years past where the thought was winning games makes you more money.
  24. Vanimal46
    McKay is going to be fascinating to follow, as the Rays are letting him pitch and play 1B/DH. It sounds like Greene is sticking to pitching and not playing SS this upcoming season?
  25. Vanimal46
    Baseball Prospectus released their Top 100 Prospect List. Twins Rankings: Lewis 27 Gordon 35 Romero 97
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