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  1. Shaitan
    Seeing that Santana leads the pack almost makes me hope our rookies don't perform super well next year (as a sign of career longevity). Yeah, I know DanSan kinda resurfaced in 2019 but I'm still not counting it.
  2. Shaitan
    I have nothing to say that hasn't been said in 14,000 threads before this one. But I'm not a fan of the headline. Saying he should leave makes it sound like it's his decision.
  3. Shaitan
    I'm surprised, but I'm also not upset. He's likely a one-year wonder, but either way it's easier to replace a 6th/7th inning RP than an 8th/9th.
  4. Shaitan
    The old regime would be offering him an extension.
  5. Shaitan
    It's curious that each player signed for less than predicted. But I take it as a good sign that they all signed so fast.
  6. Shaitan
    Thanks for giving us the full 9 innings instead of 7
  7. Shaitan
    Twice former Twin Craig Breslow was promoted to Asst GM in Chicago, working alongside former Twin Randy Bush. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/cubs-promote-craig-breslow-assistant-general-manager.html
  8. Shaitan
    What the Twins need is a backup at SS. Arraez can fill the other holes, so I think Adrianza is really the player they need to replace. But I'm fine with somebody filling Marwin's role too. And I like speed. But, as others have more or less stated, I think that player needs to be a capable fifth outfielder too.
  9. Shaitan
    With the team built to win now they don't need reclamation projects unless it's for an extra bench spot or long-relief. I'd pass on both of these. Hopefully the marginal starters get pushed by the prospects. I'm also suspicious of any player who had a lot of HR in 2019 but a spotty history otherwise due to the juiced ball.
  10. Shaitan
    You don't trade for a frontline starter without giving up a top SP prospect. It would cost Balzovic (spelling) plus others...though I guess the Rays got Garza without a MiLB pitcher in the deal. But that's typically how it's done.
  11. Shaitan
    FWIW, Stewart wasn't "without a role" last year. He opted out of the season.
  12. Shaitan
    I didn't realize Oliva has 200+. Also, now I know what we need to sign this offseason. Players with I and X names.
  13. Shaitan
    Eddie isn't staying on a 1-year team friendly deal. Not being offered arbitration is a slight, even if it's a "business decision." He might sign for $8 somewhere, but not in MN. Players move on when this happens.
  14. Shaitan
    I agree. And it's a position, like the 4th catcher, where it's possible to get a few MiLB FA or timely waiver wire claims to fill the void. It's how they got Adrianza, after all.
  15. Shaitan
    6 IF feels light. Excited to have real Twins news. Playing GM is fun, but I prefer the real roster talk. How many days until pitchers & catchers report*?
  16. Shaitan
    I remember the Berrios extension rumors, but not Buxton. Sorry. No need to be insulting about it. Also, these are conversations that happen behind closed doors. Contract discussions that make the papers are generally rumors. It's often helpful to get a feel for what's going on, but it's not the full picture. So whatever was reported in 2018 is not necessarily reflective of anything in 2020.
  17. Shaitan
    Has he commented on this? (If so, wow they ask them early these days...personally I wouldn't even be having the extend or trade conversation for another year.)
  18. Shaitan
    Hand is definitely unusual. But Cleveland is kind of the early 2000 Twins: They have a good roster but they have to get creative within their budget to maintain any kind of success. (And they'd pulled it off so far.) The last 2-3 years have trended toward more players taking the QO. Stroman and Gausman don't surprise me at all. Well, Stroman does. But as a person and player, he surprises me more often than not.
  19. Shaitan
    My prediction is a "normal" market for SP and premiere RP this offseason, then a slow market for everyone else. Pitching is always is too much demand. Even in these odd times. Strike fast if you want somebody with a proven track record. You can add projects and 7th-inning types later.
  20. Shaitan
    If trading him creates a hole in CF, then you only do so if you're rebuilding.
  21. Shaitan
    SS isn't a weakness on this roster.
  22. Shaitan
    When the Twins are bad we get bombarded with "I'd rather be in St Paul jokes."
  23. Shaitan
    Eddie has been a great player for the Twins. It's just time to move on -- more because of contract and depth than anything else. To be cliche, it's a business. I'd rather not see him non-tendered, because I feel like that's a slight to his skill. But I won't be heartbroken if it happens either.
  24. Shaitan
    If they're confident he's healthy, yes.
  25. Shaitan
    Another thing I didn't expect in 2020
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