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  1. Shaitan
    Apparently he endorses collusion.
  2. Shaitan
    Surprised he signed for this big a cut from last year, especially with a lower option year price. I'm fine with this. Can never have too many reliable arms. For no analytical reason, in previous years I confused Colome with Rodney and, I think, Romo too. Probably all because they were under the radar Florida-based closers in fantasy leagues. All have now been recent Twins.
  3. Shaitan
    Lots of interesting stuff in here. Nice notebook, and I'm excited for real baseball soon instead of all the armchair GM stuff. Span is from FL, isn't he? If so it seems like a good fit for many reasons.
  4. Shaitan
    2 3B/0 1B is the new shift trend this year.
  5. Shaitan
    Injuries -- and possibly suspensions or covid cases -- will get him plenty of AB.
  6. Shaitan
    Good move. Hope he's happy with the deal and doesn't feel slighted. I suspect delays were more about the uncertainty of the league-wide DH + a changing market (I think every offseason will be later rather than earlier going forward--depending how that next CBA goes).
  7. Shaitan
    I understand that these metrics are new and generally aren't available to compare to older teams, but it's disappointing to see a list about team history that only covers this millennia.
  8. Shaitan
    I just hope Cruz doesn't take the slow renewal signing personally at this point. It's obvious when a player doesn't want to be here (e.g. Lynn, Morrison, Brett Favre's last year in purple). Given reports on his personality, I don't think it will be a problem.
  9. Shaitan
    FYI to the author: Gardy isn't in DET anymore. Sad to see Rosario in the Central. I like him a lot as a player (though I also agree with the decision to let him go). This makes it way harder to root for him, except against the CSW of course.
  10. Shaitan
    In a way, I think this signing is also good for Wade's chance at making the roster.
  11. Shaitan
    Rotate between Blankenhorn/Gordon/Austudillo based on who is hot and adjusting to MLB and various roster needs at that time. Utilize their options with an occasional emergency pitcher using that spot too. I expect a MiLB contract utility guy with some MLB at bats to be in the mix too.
  12. Shaitan
    Seems like it's time for Enlow to turn the corner or he'll plummet on these lists next year.
  13. Shaitan
    I always find this line intriguing. "He’s already 26-years old, so the Twins are going to have team control of him through the prime of his career." While there's often demand to get a 23yo in the bigs, there are advantages to the "late bloomers." From a business standpoint. I want to be clear that I'm not advocating for manipulating time clocks.
  14. Shaitan
    It seems like this FO likes depth, flexibility, and short-term deals. Also, I support this mostly because I know Polanco is onboard.
  15. Shaitan
    I don't think you need a super utility player. If the right one is there, you sign them but it's a bonus. Think about it: last year they had Adrianza to back-up 1B, 2B, SS, 3B and Gonzalez to back-up 2B, 3B, LF, RF. They can get similar coverage with a standard IF utility and another outfielder while using the same # of roster spots. The extra flexibility of a super util guy is nice, but it's a luxury.
  16. Shaitan
    Does a potential Larnach/CF/Kirilloff outfield make retaining Buxton extra important, or does one end up at 1B?
  17. Shaitan
    Too hard to tell without a minor league season last year. But offense rules all rankings, so I suppose I'll say Kirilloff because this stuff is all opinion and arbitrary anyway.
  18. Shaitan
    I want to say both, but I'm hesitant to give Rosenthal 2 years. And I suspect Hand wants more than 2 years to maximize his unexpected free agency.
  19. Shaitan
    I'd rather they move on, but I do think they need an insurance plan with Donaldson. Marwin has started a lot of games at 3B the past two seasons -- different scenarios each season, but an indication of why these role players are so important. I don't see an obvious candidate on the current roster to play 30-60 games at 3B if needed.
  20. Shaitan
    Prefer Odo. Intrigued by Paxton and Tanaka.
  21. Shaitan
    "Though Paxton is 32-years-old, he has just 750 innings of mileage on his arm, signaling that there should still be plenty of juice left in him." That's a rose-colored glasses perspective for a player with his injury history. I'd argue it's evidence that his arm never had any mileage to begin with. As a couple others have said: both. I don't think Odo and Paxton compare. Yes, Odo barely pitches last year but all signs suggest he is fully healthy, whereas Paxon would be a prove-it type contract.
  22. Shaitan
    And Joe Nathan "Shortstop" just means "athlete" at that level.
  23. Shaitan
    I've said it elsewhere on this site, but I think it's never a good idea to sign a DH to a long-term contract. A short-term deal locks down an effective bat for the roster but offers long-term flexibility with how you use the full 25+ roster over a few years. There are always exceptions of course, but a David Ortiz only comes around so often (fortunately).
  24. Shaitan
    I wasn't saying the Twins should pay him more because they owe him that for the past two years. I'm saying that Cruz will ask for more money based on his performance the past 2 seasons. And, in response to others, I also agree and doubt Cruz has 2 years of above average performance left. But I think you have to pay that price to get the 1 above average year. And I think, weighing the pros/cons and comparing what you'll get from others, that it's the right move to overpay him for a second year even you don't believe he'll produce at that value.
  25. Shaitan
    That's kind of my point. Anybody who is under 35 is asking for deals that will end up being a bigger burden. If they give Cruz a 2 year deal and he's below league avg that year, they only eat salary and a roster spot for half a year or so. And even if he's Jose Offerman at that point, he's still a useful piece on the bench for a late inning BB or HR. Or, if they're not in contention, they trade him to a contender for a bag of balls. I wouldn't sign any player to more than 2 years just to DH. I think the Twins will overpay what Cruz is worth on year 2, but they also significantly underpaid the past 2 years. That's how the market works.
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