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  1. lukeduke1980
    There could be a nice chunk of change coming off the books after this year - Reed, Pineda, Castro, Odorizzi, Schoop, Cruz. Where we are now seems to be at the cusp of a rebuild
  2. lukeduke1980
    If Buxton and Sano start to pan out, I expect the narrative will evolve into something like 'we've got some blossoming talent that is expected to start earning larger arbitration figures, and will therefore require a large portion of our payroll.'
  3. lukeduke1980
    I was going to say are we sure TR isn't pulling these strings?
  4. lukeduke1980
    I like the idea if he is more of a multi inning relief pitcher - he and Mejia could both be. Given the number of 5 inning starts from Odorizzi and the unknowns with Pineda it would be nice to have some length instead of piecing things together for 4-5 innings.
  5. lukeduke1980
    I know Falvey didn't say 'no more 1 year deals', but I find it funny that the first 2 FA contracts signed this year, are 1 year deals
  6. lukeduke1980
    I think Van's point is that there's a limited ceiling to treading water - likely a one and done wild card. I like how the Reds took advantage of the situation of a team trying to clear salary for the Harper/Machado sweepstakes. Maybe the Twins can do the same with the Giants, though clearing money would likely mean giving away their actual talent, and not giving Harper any reason to want to be there. Maybe you could work a package where you get Crawford, Melancon, but have to take Samardzjia. For Polanco, Kohl Stewart, and Addison Reed; Melancon might be enough risk where Samardzjia isn't even necessary.
  7. lukeduke1980
    I think either could be serviceable in the mold of perennial number 5 starter Wade Miley. Can we find some Josh Haders to go with them though(?)
  8. lukeduke1980
    This FO seems incommunicable sometimes, which I don't understand. It seems like they had a fine opportunity in September to b.s. to him about his health - migraines, concussions, etc. Get healthy. Put on some weight. Come in February 100% physically and mentally ready. If you run into a wall on September 30th, who knows how long that can set you back on offseason training. We need you in 2019.
  9. lukeduke1980
    It would seem to me that if you have unknowns, like Buxton or growth from Kepler, that it shouldn't dissuade additions it would create depth. If you could sign a Michael Brantley and a Jose Iglesias, I think you could still find at bats for Kepler, Cave, Polanco, etc. Lack of depth was exposed last year.
  10. lukeduke1980
    I thought Baines was the epitome of guys who belong in the 'Hall of Pretty Good'. I guess he did get on base almost 4,000 times in his career
  11. lukeduke1980
    I think it's kind of surprising it seems like a move you make in early February after the shortstop upgrades were all gone. Maybe Polanco gets traded who knows with this Front Office.
  12. lukeduke1980
    I don't disagree with your sentiment and as a (potential) ticket buyer I sure hope they do something. I just don't see them doing much this offseason - a couple of role players, a relief pitcher, more buy low candidates to minor league deals who will end up getting way too many at bats on the big club during the season.
  13. lukeduke1980
    It's a process and this year the focus will be on evaluating how the new coaches impact the current talent.
  14. lukeduke1980
    I agree that 2019's Buxton and Sano results will dictate the 2020 payroll; as for 2019 I don't see it going too high because they're waiting to see where in the world Buxton and Sano can perform
  15. lukeduke1980
    Like others suggested I think you'd have to take another contract with him. Maybe Belt or Longoria, which I'd be okay with. If I were the Giants, I'd keep him until July and let him rebuild some trade value.
  16. lukeduke1980
    I think there's a higher likelihood of landing Machado than Dozier coming back, imo.
  17. lukeduke1980
    I think the concussion/eyesight/pitch recognition was part of Mauer's issue at times as well. I think he was able to mostly just react with his hands and therefore wouldn't keep his legs underneath him to drive the ball and would end up rolling everything to 2nd base. It seems as if Buxton has been at bat just trying to react as well and not anticipating anything.
  18. lukeduke1980
    Give him all the chances he needs. Worst case is he's a nice 4th outfielder. Continue to improve the quality of your depth, like we did with Cave.
  19. lukeduke1980
    I applaud any blueprint because they take thought to put together and they're fun to read and easy to sit on the sidelines and pick apart...that being said I think this team strikes out 800 times just between Gallo, Sano, Buxton, and Dozier
  20. lukeduke1980
    I don't agree with, but expect a minimalist approach. I think the FO will attempt to use their new coaching staff as the primary catalyst for hoping for better results from a number of fringe players, at least in terms of pitchers.
  21. lukeduke1980
    I was envisioning something similar, so thank you for giving it some real thought and color.
  22. lukeduke1980
    I think the roster stays as is with a Jose Iglesias here or a relief pitcher there. If Sano and Buxton again don't take off, then it's the 2021 plan, where we tank 2 more years for better draft picks plus pick up some talent for Gibson and Taylor Rogers along the way.
  23. lukeduke1980
    Biggest need is about 3 Eduardo Escobars in the lineup and a bullpen overhaul. Turn half the walkoff losses into wins and we're sniffing .500.
  24. lukeduke1980
    So Rosario, Berrios, and 23 question marks for 2019
  25. lukeduke1980
    To me the shuttle of Taylor Motters, Adam Wilks, John Fields etc has been a distraction and probably a hindrance to the organization if/when we choose to try them for some time in place of seeing how ready a Romero is. It's like we think we're going to learn something about Nick Tepesch by having him pitch for us. Don't you have a scouting department? At most what you end up with from these experimental 4A players is a Robbie Grossman. I know TR added these guys too but it seems like the Twins organization does so way more than anyone else.
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