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  1. Squirrel
    Stop it! Troublemaker! As if we didn’t have enough drama!
  2. Squirrel
    From what I’ve read he won’t be landing in Boston. But, again, who knows
  3. Squirrel
    I don’t disagree. And yeah, who knows. But my comment was based on LaVelle’s very recent post that there has been a lot of movement this morning and an update would be coming soon. Said that Graterol and another piece would be outgoing, and Maeda and a little something else would be coming in. Don’t know to whom or from whom beyond Twins and Dodgers.
  4. Squirrel
    It sounds like they are now close to a deal ...
  5. Squirrel
    The Twins did offer someone in addition to Graterol ... don't know who, but supposedly in the 15-20 range. Boston said no. Boston wants a top 10 in addition to Graterol. And good for the FO to say no to that. I don't know what's in the medicals, either ... but Boston does, and Boston still wants him. That should say something. What's been said as that they no longer view him as a starter (which really isn't anything new, imo), but they still want him. They've said no to our offers and we're not offering a top 10 in addition. So ... they are the ones who have said no to the trade. But I'm okay with keeping Graterol. There's still a possibility of working out a trade with the Dodgers for Maeda. Not sure what will get it done, though, or if that will get done at this point.
  6. Squirrel
    Yep! This is what I've been saying. I even understand if after seeing the medicals that they want a different pitcher, but that they are still asking for Graterol PLUS another top 10 prospect? For Maeda? Come on. More is at play here than just medicals. Let the Dodgers chip in more then.
  7. Squirrel
    I think the Twins offered that, but it was rejected.
  8. Squirrel
    I don't disagree. Their medical team concluded what most already knew. I think it's reasonable to think that they thought they could find the right tweak and have an ace starter. and their medicals confirmed what others already knew and were already saying. That's reasonable. But what's not reasonable is their handling after that. And asking for a top 10 ON TOP OF Graterol? That's where it gets shady for me. The 'Come on Twins, cough it up' attitude. Do you also think it reasonable that Falvey made other offers and suggestions? I do. But Boston seemed intent on Graterol AND another top 10 in our system. Something wasn't quite right there. If Graterol is 'damaged goods' ... as he was called in the Boston press, which really isn't the truth ... then why still want him at all? Yeah ... this isn't truly about the medicals, imo.
  9. Squirrel
    I disagree because I don't think this is really about the medicals at this point. They concluded from the medicals that Graterol wasn't likely going to be a starter. Well ... is that new? Not really. And I don't blame them for wanting someone else because it wasn't going to fit their needs. But, they still wanted Graterol ... AND another top 10 prospect? That's the part where I say ... ummmm ... you don't like Graterol, but still want him, and someone equally good, too? That handling was bad and made them look worse. That's where you say, "no, get real". If they could have a different prospect in place of Graterol, this would all be different. But no ... they still wanted him AND. That part bugs me.
  10. Squirrel
    Still the only move to be made. Willing to walk away. If Boston wants a deal it's in their corner and they know the Twins aren't willing to add and play their game
  11. Squirrel
    Unofficially only
  12. Squirrel
    Yep ... it was really the only move they could make, either way
  13. Squirrel
    The thing is, they weren't saying anything more than what we all knew to begin with ... they were concerned he wasn't going to project as a starter ... well, okay, that's not new. But if Graterol was just not 'good enough' ... then why still want him as part of the deal? That was all just ... bogus ... as far as I'm concerned.
  14. Squirrel
    Good. It would have been nice to get Maeda, but not at the cost Boston was insisting on.
  15. Squirrel
    If Boston wants that, then they need to get it from the Dodgers, and not us. I hope we don't do anything truly ugh worthy here.
  16. Squirrel
    The leverage the Twins have is to back out of the deal if Boston is now insisting on Balazovic or Duran, and I would. Then it's between the Red Sox and the Dodgers to work it out. The two of those teams WANT this, maybe even NEED this, much more than the Twins. Our leverage is to simply back out if asked to give more.
  17. Squirrel
    I'd say no deal to that. I'm okay with losing Graterol ... I'm not okay with either of the other two.
  18. Squirrel
    Has anyone seen Awkwafina is Nora from Brooklyn? It’s new, and there are only 2 episodes so far, but I think it’s funny.
  19. Squirrel
    Damn ... I'm going to have to pay for this ...
  20. Squirrel
    MODERATOR NOTE: Please stick to the topic which is NOT compare and contrast Ryan with Falvey/Levine. I don't care who signed whom, and it doesn't matter, nor is the OP asking for that ... it's asking you to discuss our backup options no matter who signed them. If you want to have a compare/contrast 'regimes' discussion, please start your own thread or write a blog.
  21. Squirrel
    I’d be all for the arepas!
  22. Squirrel
    Spot. On.
  23. Squirrel
    lol ... this whole blog was really funny ... so was your last one ... hope others will be able to carve out enough time to read it
  24. Squirrel
    Welcome to TD!
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