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  1. Rosterman
    Yes.
  2. Rosterman
    I still don't like the Gallo signing. Paid too much. This would've been interesting.
  3. Rosterman
    Well, with the recent signing of veteran Ryan Lamarre, the Twins now have two right-handed outfield bats...in AAA...waiting for a call!
  4. Rosterman
    Will he take a minor league contract and an invite to spring training?
  5. Rosterman
    The Twins are getting light on 40-man roster spots. Have to lose someone for Correa. At least this guy is still young, at 24. A back-end bullpen arm, maybe develop into long relief?
  6. Rosterman
    And I'm sure the Twins will be carrying some sort of insurance policy on the contract. Wonder how many millions that will cost?
  7. Rosterman
    2022 was a good example of adding some solid names, happily via trade, but they blew up, along with so many others. When you have an outfield of Cntreras, Garlick, Cave and starting Chi Chi Gonzalez, while a full lineup of players are sitting in the training room, no amount of money will save the team. And the biggie, since free agency is such a gamble, is gambling on your own players (what the Guardians have done in the past, what the Braves are doing now). Part of getting a new stadium made the Twins say "we will now be able to keep our own free agents." Well, we see how that has worked out. And, sure you will get a Dobnak contract now and then (or Blackburn, or Mays), but you also got Span, Polanco, Kepler amongst others that were much lower risk than offering a guy $105m for three years, or the Donaldson thingie. Donaldson was a good example. If the guy is injured, that's big bucks. If he can't play third, do you have a place for him elsewhere? In the back-of-your-mind you like to think that a free agent signing might also mean that you can flip the guy if the team "blows up."
  8. Rosterman
    I would try and get Cueto for less and two years, if possible. Probably a better return in the end. And, who knows, might have some money leftover for a bullpen arm.
  9. Rosterman
    Balazovic has to make an appearance in 2023, or else why keep him on the 40-man. Unfortunately he is behind Woods Richhardson, Varland, Winder, Sands and maybe even Dobnak for that guy you call up if you have a double-header. Probably even see Brent Headrick jump ahead of Balazovic. I wonder if they will try Balazovic in the pen if he blows up in St. Paul. (Any reason to have him start the season in Wichita?) Julien and Martin in the same lineup, in St. Paul. Let's see some base-running that could translate well to the Twins going into 2024, especially with a healthy Buxton.
  10. Rosterman
    Again, the injury wagon. Who's on it, who is not. Is Polanco winding down his career as a Twin? What is his future status on the team as he is pushed out by younger talent. Be interesting to watch Joe Ryan in 2023. Can he adjust?! When he controls the rhythm of his game, he is an Ace. But when he slows, or gets flustered, watch out.
  11. Rosterman
    If the Twins trade Kepler, who plays right? I guess that what spring training is all about. Teams know the Twins have (currently) too many outfielders. What can they actually get for Kepler, compared to his worth to the team. Sadly, barring breakout spring trainings, I would just as soon see Larnach, Celestino and Kiriloff start the season in St. Paul to get back up to speed and worry about Kepler (and maybe Gallo) shining enough to be seasonal trade bait. Of course, we suddenly have a logjam at St. Paul. Wallner is also in the mix and would be nice to play him in the field instead of making him a permanent DH. And is Martin or Lewis an outfielder, or shortstop. Twins, make decisions on players and where you truly want them to play AND succeed. Going forth.
  12. Rosterman
    I wouldn't want him for mroe than a season. Someone will offer him a multi-year.
  13. Rosterman
    Easy decision. Matt LeCroy or David Ortiz!
  14. Rosterman
    Depth is a plus. Especially if you throw left-handed. He has done well for the Twins in his limited roles. Glad to have him back.
  15. Rosterman
    Yeah, but Sano is coming off an injured season. But why no one has taken a gamble on him...yet! I mean, he can play first, third...maybe even the outfield.
  16. Rosterman
    Well, can always just cross the river and watch the Saints, who amazingly didn't run away with the division because rather than a somewhat equal Indy Ball team, they became the minor league affiliate of the Twins and fielded Twins draft picks and bonus money recipients (besides the normal crowd of AAAA minor league free agents) against those of other higher-paying major league teams. But the level of play may, overall, be a bit more even, except for the constant revolving door of callups. And more amazing, the Saints didn't sell out every friggin' game, especially with all those "futrue Twins" playing the field, and the food and seats are much cheaper, and overall better to watch play, as well as the between-inning antics.
  17. Rosterman
    What if we had to subtract a player for every one player added!?!
  18. Rosterman
    I was...astonished. But Trevor May also got, what, $8m from...OAKLAND! Hell, you could sign starter RICH HILL for $8m and one year. Can't wait to see how the demand market for Fulmer, Hand, Moore and...Wisler will play out. Heck, Joe Smith and Sergio ROmo are still out there (not to mention Alex Colome, Ralph Garza Jr. and, coming off a brilliant season in Mexico, Sam Dyson). So many choices for the bullpen menu. And nothing too filling!
  19. Rosterman
    Those three don't even have to be added to the 40-man in the 2023 off-season. All will be given a chance to advance, which is a plus. The prospects I am most concerned about are Jordon Balazovic, Matt Canterino, Blayne Enlow...and in a minor way, Cole Sands and Josh Winder. Time is running out for those five pitchers who may only keep a roster spot if they pitch from the back-of-the-bullpen, but we only need one (or maybe two) if that is the situation.
  20. Rosterman
    $50m a year for three years with opt outs.
  21. Rosterman
    The Twins do have room for another bench guy (spare infielder) on the roster projection. I'm surprised they couldn't trade Kepler to Toronto for the catcher and the right-handed outfielder that went to the Diamondbacks. I'm sure the Twins could have sweetened the deal with a young pitching prospect. Having the catcher the Jays dealt as the next in line, or perhaps Jefefrs replacement, would've been a big plus. The Blue Jays needed a lefty hitting, defensive outfielder. Kepler ahd two years of control yet. Back to the post. Wonder what it would take to get Escobar back to the Twins?
  22. Rosterman
    Let's give him $40m a year for the next three years with opt outs........
  23. Rosterman
    And the Twins thought he was expensive in his last arbitration year. Good for Taylor and you get to play on the same team with your brother.
  24. Rosterman
    Hey, things could still change and tomorrow announce that Correa has signed a 3-year-deal with the Twins for like $50m a season with opt outs!
  25. Rosterman
    We have to find positions and roles for players to play.
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