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  1. Shaitan
    Javier is a really interesting case.
  2. Shaitan
    I think the HR period is going to suddenly disappear soon, just like it came. With MLB thinking nobody will notice the difference. If they truly do go after a big budget free agent, they absolutely need the minor leaguers to step up. Every team needs the financial flexibility of young/cheap players.
  3. Shaitan
    I don't see how this could affect Buxton, unless he files his own grievance and waits another 4 years for the case to be heard. At which point he'll be past arbitration anyway. Bryant and Boras filed this in 2015. While it's undeniable that teams manipulate the clock, Bryant and Buxton are very different cases. Bryant was called up 1 day later and hasn't been demoted since. Buxton has been back-and-forth since day one, and the stats in 2017 would likely back up the Twins' 2017 decision.
  4. Shaitan
    It's interesting that both Yankees who got extensions last spring basically missed the whole year (Severino too). Imagine if that happened to a team with the Twins' budget.
  5. Shaitan
    Don't let a controllable, consistent player go until they're a free agent. $8 mil is nothing in modern MLB. That's probably what they paid Hughes last year. (No, I don't care to fact check that.) Keep him under the "there's no such thing as a bad 1-year deal" logic. If it backfires...they'll get an A lottery ticket in July and promote Rooker.
  6. Shaitan
    Bauer is a terrible human being. Just no. 18 mil is too much for Didi. I'm intrigued about adding a SS instead of a 1B though, as it could reshape this team's defense. Polanco to 2B, Sano/Arraez/Marwin platooning 3B/1B is intriguing. Betances...maybe. 11 mil is a lot, but we have a couple years before the young core starts to become a budget problem. But I don't see him getting a 2 yr deal unless the market falls apart again.
  7. Shaitan
    While I don't think there is another Verlander, I'm intrigued. I love a POV from a SF fan of the past few seasons.
  8. Shaitan
    I generally agree. But Teddy Bridgewater doesn't (sticking with the Miami theme).
  9. Shaitan
    Ryu is 32, has a spotty injury history, is coming off a big year and is a Boras client. I don't think anyone will get value for the price Boras will ask.
  10. Shaitan
    I think Castro's future is like Suzuki's (and most league average veteran catchers). A series of 1-2 year deals. I'm curious what the Twins will do. I think Garver is a lock as a 60% starter at minimum. I also think Austudillo's future is as a utility player and 3rd catcher. It would be nice to get a defensive specialist who can hit at Castro's level and mentor Garver.
  11. Shaitan
    I savvy manager should be able to do this without a formal schedule. A short start or injury would throw it all offline anyway. Honestly, who knows what will happen with the new rules next year. The way Rocco used Gibson at the end of the year, I could almost see a moment toward making SP bullpen sessions live action. Of course, my preference is that you just get 6-7 innings from your starter. Then it takes care of itself.
  12. Shaitan
    That doesn't say how many games he's played at full health. As my original post said I feel like he's frequently battling nagging injuries that drag down his second half performance. He's young. I hope he learns how to condition and avoid that.
  13. Shaitan
    Has Wheeler pitched in the post season? It seems like the other impact arms have. That experience isn't a deal breaker to me, but it's a nice perk.
  14. Shaitan
    I like Eddie, but he hasn't stayed healthy for a full season yet, has he? He doesn't miss a lot of games, but he seems to get more nagging ailments that affect his play in the second half. Or maybe it's in my head.
  15. Shaitan
    I oppose anything Jim Souhan supports.
  16. Shaitan
    The whole series felt like gross overmanagement to me. The Yankees were hitting it through every shift and the pitching changes were questionable. I know many people this postseason requires a different strategy, but I'm of the view that (especially for innings 1-7), do what got you to the postseason.
  17. Shaitan
    I hope not. I understand that finances play a role, but good teams don't just let good depth walk away. I also doubt Ehire's hit enough HR to price himself out. HR and AVG still dominate arbitration.
  18. Shaitan
    I was thinking this at first, but with a shoulder injury I just don't know.
  19. Shaitan
    Drew Rucinski and Justin Haley KBO stats. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/10/former-big-leaguers-playing-abroad-kbo-pitcher-roundup.html
  20. Shaitan
    Cron is the biggest question mark to me. I expect a defensive focused free agent catcher to replace Castro. If Cron goes, I wonder about a Marwin/Arraez/Sano/Adrianza rotation at 1B/3B and an Arraez/Gordon rotation at 2B. I think this team did so well this year because of those 10th men, Marwin and Arraez so I'd be hesitant to pencil either as an everyday starter. Somebody will get hurt and they'll become everyday at some point anyway. After watching the playoffs, I think this team needs to focus on pitching and defense with any additions. Can they upgrade from Castro or Cron in that sense without taking much of a hit offensively?
  21. Shaitan
    They need to assign every player in the starting 10 to do fielding drills all winter long.
  22. Shaitan
    Maybe Rocco is trying to get fired?
  23. Shaitan
    I'm a little surprised at Austudillo and choosing Graterol over Perez. But no complaints either. As that STrib article about the clubhouse said, Austudillo makes a difference...off the field. Does he still get to hang around the clubhouse? Once they reach the World Series I'm curious if Cruz might play OF. One step at a time though.
  24. Shaitan
    If he could handle Lohse, he's got some qualifications.
  25. Shaitan
    One-time back-up Twins catcher Tom Prince out as bench coach in PIT. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/10/pirates-part-ways-with-ray-searage-tom-prince.html
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