Bottom line, whether or not a player has a preference, make the best offer. That is the only way to find out, and not guess or assume ahead of time they won't come here. People make decisions based on all kinds of things, and I don't think you can assume anything. So make the best offer and let the player decide. Go after Cole, make him the best offer, then we'll see. Wheeler is not even close to 2nd best and is not an ace. To not do it because you don't think he'd come here, well, that's a mistake, imo. It's 'rumored' that he wants to be with the Angels? It was also rumored that he wants to go where he's offered the most. Make the best offer. Of course, we will never know what tips the final decision. And many here will assume that the Twins didn't make the best offer if he's not in a Twins uniform next year. We have no idea what the reasons will be. You said you've made the decision on where to live because you want to be close to family. I made the decision to be where I am because of the prestige and pay of the job. I don't dislike where I live, but if I could have the job I have back in Minnesota, I'd probably choose Minnesota, but Minnesota can't offer what I have here ... one of the top positions in the world in my field. We all have our reasons. But ... bottom line for me where the Twins and pitching are concerned ... go after the best and make the best offer and then see.