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  1. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Or until Gordon comes up.
  2. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I agree – unless the Twins trade Dozier. If they trade Dozier, I would put Escobar at SS and bring up Vielma as the reserve infielder. That would get Vielma acclimated to the big leagues, without tons of pressure. Then you could make him FT SS in 2019, if his bat holds up.
  3. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I wouldn't trade the farm to get Chris Sale. Maybe if they needed a 2B I'd go Dozier for Sale straight up, but I doubt the Sox would go for that. I just don't see that happening. More likely the Twins trade Dozier to the Dodgers.
  4. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I agree. There's still flexibility as the Twins move ahead. But there's no reason to clear the space prematurely.
  5. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    So who do they pick in the Rule 5 draft?
  6. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I should have guessed it would be Landa. Did not realize he had not pitched since July.
  7. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    OK, Thanks.
  8. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    No, there isn't. The Twins have a full 40-man roster.
  9. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Quite possible. But I'm still thinking Light, Grossman or Santana.
  10. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I'm confused. Can someone help me? The list of Rule V draft-eligible players at Baseball America http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/2016-rule-5-draft-preview/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_content=5835144504d3014987cd41f7&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter#Vl0UlyPBQThiLrHs.97 is different from the MLB list at http://m.mlb.com/news/article/209759990/mlb-rule-5-drafts-top-available-prospects/?topicid=151437456 Both are 2016 Rule 5 draft lists, but they're very different. Justin Haley, for example is on the Baseball America list but not on the MLB list (no one from the Red Sox is on that list). Can someone help me?
  11. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I suspect the Twins will DFA one or two guys today. It sounds like the leadership is not looking to make a big splash at the winter meetings. I have no idea who will be dropped: Guesses include Pat Light, Robbie Grossman, or Danny Santana. Somehow, having 7 guys on your roster to cover 3 FT positions (outfield) appears redundant. Escobar would be another choice, but I hope they keep him. The Twins have first choice in the Rule V draft next week. I'm thinking Justin Haley, RHP with the Red Sox. He has already pitched last season in AAA, as a starter. Just my thoughts.
  12. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    The Twins open against KC in April. Duffy is the top starting pitcher on the Royals' depth chart. He's a lefty; hence Murphy or Garver could be the starting catcher on opening day!!
  13. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I don't doubt that many people expect Dozier to be traded. I think it's more likely he stays. The Twin need a really good return for Dozier. I'm thinking two established MLB starting pitchers. That's what they need. But few teams - including the Dodgers - will be willing to give up two established SP for Dozier (and presumably Santiago). It's just not likely to happen. The Twins don't need other position players; the free agent market is slim for pitching, so teams will not be willing to give up much in the way of good pitchers. The Twins could use prospects, yes. But you're talking about a 2B who hit 42 home runs last year. The Twins should not settle for prospects in return for Dozier. They need MLB starting pitching, But few teams, if any, will be willing to give up what the Twins want. It's just not that difficult to find a 2B; it's more difficult to find starting pitching.
  14. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    i think it's a good move. Not a great one, but a good one. Castro adds depth at CA, something the Twins really need. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. And if you didn't remember to Thank God for all your blessings.
  15. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Will he be able to work with Mitch Garver?
  16. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I see Garver as the primary catcher in 2017, with John Ryan Murphy as the backup – unless the Twins sign Castro. I get the feeling the Twins are willing to take a chance on Garver if Castro signs elsewhere. I think the new Twins leadership puts more emphasis on defensive catching skills, and Garver has been developing them. It would not surprise me to see Garver head north with the Twins this spring...
  17. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Except that the Twins already have several good outfielders – Buxton, Rosario, Kepler, with Palka and Granite close to being ready. When those two are added, the Twins might just contend for the best outfield in the majors - at least defensively.
  18. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    It's interesting they kept Danny Santana. I would have dropped him. Once Granite makes it to the MLB team, it'll give the Twins an elite defensive outfield, with Buxton, Kepler, Rosario and the speedy Granite, with Palka possible too. I look forward to seeing Vielma playing SS.
  19. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Don't go there. Keep this about the Twins.
  20. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Johan might be worth a look. I'm glad for Gardenhire's return to the dugout. I'm just glad it's not the Twins' dugout. I hope the Twins can sign Castro, but, either way, we have to look at guys like Mitch Garver and John Ryan Murphy
  21. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I hate the idea of trading Dozier - he's the best player on the team. ONLY if the Twins get at least two MLB ready starters and a third prospect would I even consider trading him. If he's not traded, bring up Vielma and have him and Polanco split duties at SS. Plouffe should be traded. I am not looking for another outfielder – we have a couple waiting in the wings (Palka, Walker). A good blueprint, though. I like it.
  22. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    My bounce back players for the TWINS are: Buxton – we need his bat; Sano – We need him at 3B, and at the plate; Park, to reach his potential; Gibson, and Hughes for their starting pitching. We need Berrios, Rosario, and others to improve.
  23. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Comparing Dozier and Walker is comparing apples and oranges. Compare Walker with other Twins outfielders - not infielders – and you realize the outfield depth may have something to do with Walker not getting called up. Who would you replace with Walker? Rosario? Grossman? Buxton? Kepler? Schafer? The Twins won't carry more than five outfielders for most of next year. Barring injury, someone would need to be released or sent down. How is Walker defensively? How's his range? How's his arm? Which OF positions does he play? The way Buxton (since his recent call-up), Rosario, Grossman and Kepler have been playing, it would be hard to replace any of them. There's just a lot more to looking at a player than his batting ability. And with Sano and Park, the Twins already have the DH slot filled.
  24. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Try this: Put Dozier at SS – that's where he started out – and Polanco at 2nd. Dozier has the range and arm to be a SS. Now that he's comfortable in the Major Leagues, it's time to make him a little uncomfortable. A former pastor friend of mine said his job (then) was to "comfort the afflicted and afflict the comforted." It's time to afflict some of the comforted.
  25. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    So we trade a left-hander, Miguel Sulbaran – who never spent time in the majors, for Nunez, play him for two and a half years, roughly, and then trade him for another left-handed starter? I like it!!!
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