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  1. Rosterman
    I picture the Twins starting rotation going a tad deeper into games than in the past (meaning they only need a 7-man bullpen) and winning between 70-75 games amongst themselves. Of course that only happens if the batter outscore the other team. Career years from Gibson and Santana (both eyeing free agency), solid dependable work from Lynn, Berrios will shine, especially early in the season, and Odorizzi will be the surprise. Again, it all depends on Paul Molitor finding the correct lineup and sticking with the players and no major injuries on that end. I'm happy for the potential bullpen depth. If we lost in the beginning, I hope it isn't just because of closer Rodney.
  2. Rosterman
    Regarding uncertainity...there are a few players who will be playing like it is their last chance to score a big payday. Right away we have starters Lynn and Gibson (and Santana when he comes back). Joe Mauer and Brian Dozier can both walk at the end of the year. Morrison might want the option. As for the "youngsters" - this will be a tell on how much they can extend their life with the Twins, or see a quick trip out the door to be replaced, if not next year, by younger talent. The bullpen is interesting. Six of the guys weren't here at this time last season. And, yes, LaMarre and Grossman are redundant. One or the other, but not both.
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    I'm thinking the relief corps will be on a short two-week leash. Moya and Hildenberger have to prove that they don't need to work on things in the minors. Kinley needs to NOT fail, or he could be cut loose easily (freeing up a 40-man rotating spot for relief pitchers. Taylor Rogers has to pitch better than he has the second part of last season and in spring training. And Fernando Rodney can't such as a closer. He's making a decent salary, but if he blows games for a club that wants to win, they shant keep him in the pen. LaMarre is getting his chance, otherwise his becomes a rotating roster spot. Robbie Grossman has to be on notice, too. Baseball begins Thursday. The Twins need to get off to a dynamite start, create fan enthusiasm, get tickets sold, make people forget basketball, the Super Bowl, the Vikings, and love again the wonderful game of baseball.
  4. Rosterman
    The Twins have been under budget for many years. Yes, under budget. The whole 55% of payroll thing isn't accurate once you hit a certain level of income. Not sure if the WCCO switch will bring more revenue to the Twins or not. Advertising and sponsorship are the key. And if they win, they still have a low season ticket base and can profit selling full-price tickets with fewer available on the secondary market. Revenue is NEVER the issue for a baseball team. Just hiding the profits is.
  5. Rosterman
    The Twins still lack that dynamite 1-2 in the rotation, and Rodney could be suspect as a closer. But they do have depth, and if Paul Molitor can figure out the perfect lineup, they may be an offense juggernaut.
  6. Rosterman
    Man, I look at Granite and think Ben Revere, who was just cut at the underside of 30-years-of-age. There is a place for a speedy guy, but maybe in the late season. He should be playing regularly at AAA rather than bench sitting, at this point. It's nice to have a bat off the bench. A guy who makes contact more often than not. Yes, Grossman can draw the walk. Can he hit the sacrifice fly? Can he hit at a decent clip? Not sure Vargas is that much the better. You only need one backup infielder, usually a guy better with the glove than the bat. It is nice if someone/anyone can shuffle elsewhere around the infield, too (most notably first base where the Twins have Sano, Morrison, even Escobar as backups). Yes, you want a Jim Thome coming up to bat when called upon, but those pinch-hitting specialists (shades of Randy Bush and Gene Larkin) are few and far between, too. Then you get salary. Can an aging AAAAer like LaMarre give you the same as Grossman at a fraction of the price. If LaMarre fails, is there someone else (yes, Granite...plus Wade and Michael or the waiver wire). It's why you don't get too attached to the 24th and 25th guys on the roster. Even the fifth starter. You roughly have three spots that you play musical chairs..... an extra bench bat, the backend of the bullpen, and the starter in training. The only thing that prevents wonderful musical chairs is that you often have to release a guy to move another into the chair.
  7. Rosterman
    Yeah, and we have to see some of the future this season, as three of the arms could be gone fer sure in 2019 - Santana, Lynn and Gibson. Of course, it would be a good chance for May to come into the game as long relief, building back strength as a starter. And I do have high hopes for Romero and Gonsalves doing good, with Jorge and Littrell as the dark horses. Can't wait for the season to start and to see how everything starts to mesh together.
  8. Rosterman
    He will be waived again, barring an injury to Morrison or Mauer in the next few days. Hopefully they can stash him at AAA and go from there. But if he is ever called back, he will need a 40-man roster spot.
  9. Rosterman
    If possible, I would want Granite playing everyday. But you still need a 40-man spot. And, in some ways, he seems redundant of Robbie Grossman. One or the other, but not both. And we still need to deal with Kennys Vargas!
  10. Rosterman
    The thing is, if the Twins don't keep him on the 25-man, they have to send him thru waivers yet again. Right? He's out of options.
  11. Rosterman
    ot only does things like this need to be cracked down upon in the workplace environment, but players at all levels have to know that their actions on AND off the field reflect n not only their work, but also the organization.
  12. Rosterman
    Yes, players on the 40-man roster get a decent paycheck, as long as they are on the 40-man roster. There is a sliding scale in the minors with higher pay at each level, and also higher pay according to experience. A 5-6 year player CAN make $50 grand on a minor league contract. And some players with major league experience (I imagine Duffey is an example) have a major/minor league split worked into their contract if they aren't arbitration eligible. At some point, though, a player CAN earn major league money while being in the minors (with their organization), which is why many are jettisoned before a decision of that sort needs to be made.Of course, there are always exceptions. A player and team can agree on any amount for that player to play on the minor league level. But, yes, the first couple of years of play, in the rookie/short season league, and even A-ball, can be hell for the pocketbook...but a blessing if you have great minor league park facilities and like to do nothing but playball all day, crash in a sleeping room in a host family house, and can find entertainment on-line or with your computer games and such.
  13. Rosterman
    I think the Twins are seriously watching the waiver wire as final rosters are set. Watch for a grab if it happens. I think they are still seeing if Rosario will start the season with the team. A lot can happen in the next few days. Both Kinley and Moya will audition again. Both are pretty much in the same state (would start at AA-ball if push came to shove). I'm curious to see how the pitching rosters do end up at AAA and AA ball for the Twins. Kinda wonder who is expendable, now, on the 40-man. Duffey? Busenitz? They may still have an open spot and just cut ties with Aybar as a formality at this point. The bigger question will be what happens when Santana returns. I guess the pitches will play out that option in the first four weeks.
  14. Rosterman
    The GOOD on Kepler, he appears to be someone welling to work hard to better himself. That is a plus. Another GOOD, always thought the Twins were grooming him to be a Meintkiewicz-like first baseman for the future. That could still happen, or a possibility if split time with another person (Rooker0 as well as being a top-flight defensive guy for outfield play. The BAD. The Twins have to decide if they want to see if it developes bigtime in the next few years, or cut bait if he has a halfway decent season in 2018, replaced by more prospects coming up in the system But I love the guy's drive and energy on the playing field. It is a long 162-game season.
  15. Rosterman
    You would almost think that the 150 or so players under contract in a team's minor league system is costing them less than $3 million a season. Heck, they give draft picks that kind of change before they even play a game for the organization. Want to bet that many minor league mascots get paid more an hour than the players? Only redeeming grace, with a free mail and locals supplying cheap housing, is that it keeps the players in an eat-breathe-play mode, spending ALL their time at the stadium working out or playing ball for five months, instead of spending excess money on fun and games. But, yes, each team should spend more, if nothing else subsidizing the housing in some way (each minor league team owns a motel), having a great food/diet plan, better workout facilities, as well as a decent wage so you can send money home to mom and dad or a spouse. It is a hard life. So few of those 150 ever get a cup of coffee in the show...just because there are x-amount of jobs and the talent pool gets new blood each year and there is always lots and lots of old blood still hoping to get the major league minimum again.
  16. Rosterman
    Well, this IS the opportunity for Escobar. Unless Sano goes out on suspension, and Escobar plays there, he SHOULD get the majority of time at shortstop. If nothing else...increase his value. If the Twins do believe in Polanco and he comes back and shines for half-a-season, then Escobar, who is a free agent, I believe, or a highly-priced arbitration chip, could be moved -- be the Twins playing well or not. Folks like Gordon, and to a lesser extent Javier and Lewis, should also see this as an opportunity to advance quickly thru the system. Case in point, like Ehire for what he is, a solid replacement/backup-type guy, offering some veteran skills. But, except for fielding, you could probably get the same production by advancing a prospect to learn at the big league level. But, what is it with the Twins. All these shortstops, but none of them best for the position. Escobar is deadwood, people say. Gordon would be better placed at second. Maybe Lewis will be an outfielder. Even Polanco is said to be better suited to second base. And the Twins could still resign Dozier, although I don't see Brian staying at second much longer (but has the potential to be a DH who COULD play a variety of positions in the field as he ages.) We will see the faith put in Escobar, as Molitor plays his starting shortstop the next two weeks. Of course, Sano is the elephant in the room right now, too. When is a decision made on this!
  17. Rosterman
    We wait to see what Sano will bring to the season's start. The Twins don't have a lot of depth on the offense side, as well as room on the roster.
  18. Rosterman
    So, will Jorge be housed in Ft. Myers doing daily workouts in the instructional camp. Ca he do that, as long as he doesn't play in any games...or can he play in the daily pickup games before short-season ball begins?
  19. Rosterman
    I think with Rosario pulling up a tad lame, the Twins want more protection than Granite or Grossman or any of the AAAA guys might give them. Enough that they added him to the 40-man. He has some punch, some power, and can play all three outfield spots...is he a betterfit that Grossma, who could be cut and only paid a fraction of hismarbitration salary. Only time will tell. Injuries are always a surprise. Thought they would hold off until the absolute end on Vargas. See if maybe can flip him to someone for a 19-year-old prospect, yes?
  20. Rosterman
    I'm thinking Sano may get a major suspension...like 45 games...as an example that players need to grow up and act civil in the pulic forum and to send a message that baseball will not tolerate such behavior. The question also arises, would such a suspension open a floodgate of unwanted advances made in the past by players, and major league baseball would have to act accoringly. They can give a bigger-than-the-norm suspension to one guy now and say this is where we are heading going forth and leave it at that. But, again, Sano does have to be found guilty of doing something.
  21. Rosterman
    We talk of a record payroll, but isn't this just about where the Twins should be with inflation and all, as well as NOT over spending of late. Add Mauer and Dozier to the free agent class of 2019 (as well as Lynn and Santana). If anything, the Twins have quite a few players playing for a boost in their worth next season, which can be good.
  22. Rosterman
    You have 5 at AAA and 3 at AA on the 40-man roster. Whew. Someone needs to move...somewhere. Riches! You have to start optioning out 40-man guys sooner rather than later. If they get injured in camp, they stay on the ML disabled list. But they can be brought over to pitch, now, in any spring training games. Right now, though...is Duffey minor league bound? Will Hildenberger or Busenitz go back to Rochester? Plenty of bullpen questions, too.
  23. Rosterman
    The Twins need to be applauded for going after certain relief pitchers, pulling off a trade, and staying in touch with agents of free agents and making an offer, which many other teams didn't. Stop to think...if another team WANTED Lance Lynn, could they have ahd him for $12,500 million plus incentives? Not sure what gives in the marektplace and why Lynn didn't get a multi-year offer for $12+ million, but it is the Twins gain. Picking up Logan Morrison was a dream DH grab. Watching what is happening, though, you truly wonder what kind of salary a Mauer or Dozier would be had for in 2019. Donaldson MAY clean up, but who knows. Maybe it is time for players to realize that paychecks ALWAYS don't go up with age and experience.
  24. Rosterman
    Would he be eligible for a qualifying offer? Can the Twins make him an offer before being a free agent? Multi-year deal allows them to cut his salary more than 10-15%? Or does he have to declare for anything to happen. The bigger question is, what teams would be interested in Joe Mauer in his current state, and what would they pay to have him play (and move)?
  25. Rosterman
    You still have to play thru spring training. If Morrison gets hurt (or Mauer), you want Vargas. The question will be Sano. Do you NEED that extra infielder. Ehire and Escobar are even a luxury, in many ways, although both can take a run in the outfield. If an outfielder is on the mend, do you want Granite or Grossman. Mejia is NOT a longterm player for the Twins. Yes, he throws left-handed, but it is ncie that you can still stash him at Rochester. You also have Slegers in the wings, plus Romero, Jorge and Gonsalves. So it looks pretty good there. Now, what to do about Hughes. Do you open with Garver on the bench or send him to Rochester to catch your starters for the future. He has the options. Are you better served with one of the other catchers as a bench/backup, at least to start the season. Yes, there will be some arms pushed back in bullpen land, not to mention some others waiting and able (Jake Reed). Right now, the Twins have an abundance of riches in the pitching department. But they don't have much on the 40-man to call up as a bat if someone goes down, and you need to create a 40-man sport. All those minor league free agents are great if push-comes-to-shove, but none of them really work into any longterm plans.
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