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  1. yarnivek1972
    Not sure such an individual is available. Regardless of money. Erv has a 4.1 b-WAR. Only 10 pitchers in MLB are at 5 or higher (sorry, that's as far down the WAR list my phone goes). So, maybe there's another 5-10 between 4.1 and 5. Just guessing very few, if any, are FA.
  2. yarnivek1972
    B-R lists Gibson as being FA eligible in 2020. But, I'm not sure if they mean after 2020, or going into 2020. He had 3 years, 56 days service time coming into 2017. So, even with his time in AAA he should finish 2017 with 4 years and like 25 days or so. I think he was down for a total of less than 30. That would put him on pace to be a FA after the 2019 season. I absolutely would not extend him. You want to get freaked out a little? Check out Gibson's numbers from 2016 and 2017. They are practically identical in nearly every category with Gibson having 3 more starts scheduled this year. This is who he is folks. To assume or expect or even hope otherwise would be a big mistake IMO. I'm not ready to make a call regarding 2018 yet. And this despite knowing that the list of in house options is neither long nor distinguished. I guess if he is tendered for 2018 and it looks like the Twins have 6-7 better options in ST, you can always flip him then. A healthy starting pitcher is ALWAYS tradeable. Might not get much, but someone will definitely take him.
  3. yarnivek1972
    If not them, who? Randy Bush ain't walking into the clubhouse.
  4. yarnivek1972
    Anybody think that if Hildenberger pitched on the 3rd base side, he would be more effective vs RHB? I haven't pitched since I was 9. But my amateur eyes see that it could create a more extreme angle and thus be tougher to pick up out of his hand.
  5. yarnivek1972
    Busenitz's command of the strike zone still needs work. That he is the 4th best relief option is certainly concerning.
  6. yarnivek1972
    And there is exhibit #1 as to why Anthony Recker should probably be on the roster.
  7. yarnivek1972
    Does Tom Kelly, the player, qualify under the rules?
  8. yarnivek1972
    Escobar has been valuable because Sano has only started 79 games at third. Personally, I would rather have had Sano start 120-130 games at third. Which would have meant 40-50 fewer games for Escobar.
  9. yarnivek1972
    Just a hunch that in some of the others it was after a double switch or even an injury replacement.
  10. yarnivek1972
    Yeah. He's not an all star, HOFer or legend...
  11. yarnivek1972
    Or Santiago. Wouldn't be too hard to show there was an expectation of him pitching, even if that is required. Approval for these moves has been pretty standard over the years. I've never heard of a team not being able to add someone they wanted to add. And in this age, it would have made news.
  12. yarnivek1972
    I'm not sure using only 3 starters in the ALDS would be a viable option. The game one starter would be on short rest in game 4. I really don't see anyone able to do that.
  13. yarnivek1972
    I guess if I were going to add Berrios, I would likely subtract Gibson or maybe Duffey. It does make sense to have Berrios even though he would theoretically be starting the next game. After all, if you don't win, there is no next game.
  14. yarnivek1972
    They probably will skip the 5 that time.
  15. yarnivek1972
    Really think the Twins need more than 9 relievers (two of which are starters) for one game?
  16. yarnivek1972
    Draft slotting? Don't think they can lose enough to get # 1 though.
  17. yarnivek1972
    I can't believe they gave him anything close the way Byron has looked tonight.
  18. yarnivek1972
    Have to bd crazy to give rosario anything to hit
  19. yarnivek1972
    I agree with not pinch running here. Maybe with 0 out or if he were at 2nd.
  20. yarnivek1972
    If the Twins don't score, he might go back out there. The alternative is likely Pressly or Duffey. Of course, bringing either in with guys on would be an even bigger problem.
  21. yarnivek1972
    Keeping in mind that there are an awful lot of lackeys behind Belisle. Not sure the Twins win a battle of bullpen depth with anyone.
  22. yarnivek1972
    Gene Larkin ain't in the dugout...
  23. yarnivek1972
    So, pinch hit for anyone in the 9th? Castro? Grossmann? Keep in mind the choices are Vargas, Gimenez, Garver and Granite.
  24. yarnivek1972
    No idea. Was hoping someone would know that.
  25. yarnivek1972
    Busenitz has a 12% swing and miss %. Anyone else think that is low given his stuff? Just seems like he isn't quite there yet with command. More thrower than pitcher. Granted, he's still just getting his feet wet at the MLB level.
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