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  1. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Why in the world would Stanton opt out of a back-loaded contract in his age 31 season? Who is going to pay him those huge bucks AFTER he has already played through his prime? It is still a major, major risk. I seriously doubt he will back out – unless he just doesn't want to live in Minnesota – and if that's the case, he won't be coming here in the first place.
  2. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Boy, you are hard on Falvey and Levine, considering where the Twins were a year ago. You failed to mention the changes made to the analytics department and process - making the scouting and analytical reports more streamlined and applicable. Maybe that had an impact on the pitching and hitting – and ultimately on the season? But I also think it's important to remember what they did not do - they did not trade Brian Dozier last offseason, and I suspect an extension is more likely than a trade regarding him. So yes, they did not bring in a lot of relief help last offseason. But I expect them to this winter, and to bring in a good starting pitcher or two. Next winter - 2018-19 – should be even more interesting with Mauer's and Dozier's contracts coming due. I'd give them a B or B+ on the year. In hindsight, they should not have traded Kintzler or Garcia. But at the time, I understood the reasoning. The goal of all 30 teams, ultimately, is to win the World Series – but only one of the 30 teams can do that each year. The rest have to settle for the role of being non-champions. The Twins had a good year. They're on a good track. They need a few pieces, but the team is largely intact. With some minor improvements, 2018 could be the year they excel.
  3. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I'm not high on either Darvish or Otani. After the whole Byung Ho Park experience, I just can't see the Twins spending $26 million or so (posting fee and international bonus money – plus salary) to bring Otani here. Yes, he's an interesting story, but can he make it in MLB as either a pitcher or a hitter? I'm just not sold on it. As for Darvish, he's a No. 2 pitcher, worth getting but only if the price is right. We cannot spend Joe Mauer money on him.
  4. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    You listed a lot of names - but only two directly mentioned as possible closers: Addison Reed and Minor. I'd rather see either Kintzler or Belisle back – or both. They know the Twins, are comfortable here, and did a very good job.
  5. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    It's not that I wouldn't like to get almost any of these guys, but i doubt it will happen. We need a pitching ace, two relievers (including a closer), and maybe a back-up catcher. Yes, a right-handed bat who could play 3B might be desired. But not over the other needs. By the time the Twins are ready to acquire a RH bat, they will have already acquired a starting pitcher 9or two) and a couple relievers. That will leave precious little left to spend tens of millions of dollars on Santana, Frasier, Bautista, or any other high-value RH bat. It just won't happen. They may set their sights on a lower-cost alternative, but likely none of the big four.
  6. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Only problem is, Chatwood is in the NL. Has to face DHs in the AL if he were with the Twins.
  7. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Neither May nor Hughes are on the Twins' 40-man roster as of today. Not listed at all – not on the DL or anything. Maybe they don't have to be listed, coming back from injuries. I just found it odd, that's all.
  8. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    In defense of Dozier, (I know, I know, this is old school) he does have the best fielding percentage among QUALIFYING 2B, at .993 – with only 5 errors. Pedroia had a better fielding percentage - .995, with only 2 errors, but in only 98 games - compared to 152 games for Dozier. (A batter must have 3.1 plate appearances per team game played (1.86 PA during spring training) to qualify for league leadership in AVG, OBP or SLG). I'd say that should also be true for Gold Glove awards – or base it on innings at the position.
  9. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    With five on the DL, and 40 others on the list, you have suggested 13 drops. That brings the total down to 32 (45-13) – if all the guys are dropped. With 6 players you suggest needed to be added to the 40-man, that leaves only two spots left to get a starting pitcher, two relief pitchers, a right-handed power bat, and maybe a backup catcher. it seems to me some more trimming needs to be done...
  10. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Another reason Mauer was snubbed: Lack of errors. Mauer had two errors all season long - Hosmer had 4, Santana and Moreland 5 each. Mauer was robbed!
  11. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Another reason Mauer was snubbed: Lack of errors. Mauer had two errors all season long - Hosmer had 4, Santana and Moreland 5 each. Mauer was robbed!
  12. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Another reason Mauer should be on the list: Lack of errors. He had 2 errors all season – Hosmer had 4 errors and Moreland and Santana each had 5 errors. A steady defender all season long... Mauer got robbed.
  13. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Former Twins skipper Ron Gardenhire has signed a three-year contract to manage the Detroit Tigers, according to MLBTradeRumors. Here is the link.
  14. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I'm not opposed to expansion, but, I would tie it to a reduction of one minor league tier, in A level. I think there's too many players languishing in the minor leagues; it takes a long time for these guys to move through to get to the majors. By eliminating one tier, you reduce expenses for that tier, and you would have fewer marginal players in the minor leagues. It would make all the other levels more competitive, and would allow for the expansion teams to pick up some players off of other teams' minor leagues. I don't think any other major sport has 28, 29 or 30-year-old players reaching the top level. As for alignment, I would hope they keep the AL and NL intact, with the same rules they have now. There needs to be some inter-league play – otherwise the Twins and Brewers would never play. That's a lot of revenue for the clubs. As for the proposal from Tracy Ringolsby, I suspect most of it is conjecture on his part. it could be kind of a trial balloon, to see what the reaction is. I hope the Chicago, New York and LA teams are in separate divisions – otherwise it gives those teams a huge advantage in travel. And I would not want the Twins in the northern division with the Yankees and Red Sox – that's a lot of travel for us.
  15. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I don't see the Twins signing a SP as a free agent this winter. Maybe trading for one – I doubt it. Maybe signing one next spring. The Twins will sign – hopefully – 2-3 FA relief pitchers. I see the Twins wanting to make a push next year for the post season – while they still have Dozier, Santana and Mauer under contract, along with the youngsters. But we have several pitchers coming up who can fill the void. like Gonsalves, Romero, Jorge, Jay, and Stewart. With – and barring injuries - Santana, Gibson and berrios in the rotation already, adding two more at spring training should not be a problem. And that's without listing several who pitched in 2017, like Mejia, Turley, Seigers and Enns.
  16. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    One thing I believe Falvey and Levine have brought is BETTER analytics. Molitor has commented during the year about how the analytics staff has worked to make the information more concise and more useful. I think that's part of the reason Goin was dropped. It's not just about assembling the data, it's also about how do you present it to the players so they can understand it and put it into practice - like those little cards the OF carry. I presume it's information on how to position yourself against a given hitter with the given pitcher on the mound. I think that has contributed to the improved defense, the improved hitting and the improved pitching. The players still have to be the ones implementing the information, but I believe that's part of the Twins' success.
  17. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    NEVER too much bunting.
  18. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Seth – Good story. I would prefer Hildenberger over Mejia. Granted, not a starter, but has been a very valuable reliever. My prediction is, if the Twins do not sign a "closer" this winter, he'll be it next spring. BTW – Twins Daily needs to update its Twins roster and salaries. Several current Twins are not even listed. Thanks
  19. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    That's good to know. Moya might be a good replacement. How cool would it be – a guy playing in AA ball in September playing in the World Series in October!!??!! (Yes, I know I'm dreaming). Some dreams do come true.
  20. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I think you've pretty much got it. Building the roster for the next series would be more difficult, as you would have to add some more starting pitchers – at least one (Berrios). It might be tempting to add Colon to the roster at that point, given his experience in the post season, but unless he improves significantly in his next two starts, I would not. Then who do you drop? My choice would be Mejia, especially if he's used in the WC game. Go with a three-man rotation for the playoffs - Berrios, Santana and Gibson. Use the rest as relievers. If Colon pitches lights out in the next two starts, the Twins might want to add him, as a reliever. But he just has not been doing well against better teams.
  21. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Wow – Did anyone expect the Twins to still be in the hunt on Aug. 29? It looks like this team has woken up – with new heroes every night. It's fun to watch them. Let's hope they can continue to win, and overtake Cleveland to win the AL Central!
  22. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I guess Chattanooga is only signed through 2018.
  23. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Personally, I would hate to see the Twins pull out of Chattanooga. I believe they have two years remaining on the contract with the Lookouts. If they should move any team, I'd say it should be Rochester (just because of distance). It's just somewhat helpful to have your affiliations in a somewhat centralized location. From a sheer distance perspective, Toledo would be a good place. At the same time, one should remember that the affiliates are on the road about half the time. Calling up a player from Rochester, for example, may mean calling him up from where ever the team happens to be playing.
  24. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Good story, but I think the Twins will likely keep Polanco, Escobar and Adrianza. I'm not sure how long the rope is on Polanco; he's not hitting like he should be. He's out of options, so this winter the choices will be to keep him, trade him or drop him. I like Adrianza – I think he's the best SS of the three. But Escobar is more of a true utility guy, who can play 2b, 3b and SS. Of course all of this is contingent on what they do with Dozier, and what they think Gordon will do, and how soon he could be up. As for Diaz, I see him and Blankenhorn battling it out, with the winner working with Sano (either at 1B or 3B), after Mauer is gone, of course. I just don't think they're ready to release him after 2018, but he won't get the big bucks again either. Maybe he'll follow his brother and become a minor league manager. Some day, he'll be managing the Twins, I think.
  25. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    1. They will need to bring Byron Buxton off the DL. 2. They will need a starting pitcher. My choice would be Dillon Gee, at Rochester 3-1, 2.00 era.3 3. They will need a new closer. My choice would be Hildenberger, who was a closer in the minor leagues. That, with Ennis, will take care of the roster situation.
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