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  1. rdehring
    I still don't understand last year. If Haley was the guy they wanted, why not draft him with their #1 pick? Why go thru taking someone else and then the trade.
  2. rdehring
    CNBC just had a report on the new tax law effect on professional athletes. They stated that two current deductions will no longer be allowed under the law: 1) Agent fees paid by the player will no longer be a deductible expense; and 2) Fines levied by the league will not be deductible. Guess Gardy better stay in games in Detroit! Imagine agents could get around their fee by figuring out a way to have the teams pay them directly.
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    I know he bought a fantastic home in Deephaven (or next to it). Was that last year? Anyway, I wonder if he might live there year round when his kids start going to school?
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    It is seldom that anyone ever mentions taxes when talking about signing players. Yet, they are and can be a major factor in these discussions. May not be for the player, but certainly his advisors. I understand that players file tax returns in all markets in which they play. But half their games are at home, thus, half their income is taxed in the State of their home team. So that's a negative for Minnesota versus lots of teams...although not the teams from places like New York or California. And that hit will be bigger now that it appears State and local tax deductions are going to be limited. After all, $27,000,000 at almost ten percent is a lot of money...especially when your Federal deduction looks to be limited to $10k. Will this be a negative for the Twins? Or can they get creative and find a way to help their pitch?
  5. rdehring
    I don't know what to think of this year's Rule 5 moves. If I were pretty sure Burdi would be gone and was looking at the player they selected, I would have added Burdi to the 40-man and not taken anyone in the draft. But I don't know what the Twins know, about both Burdi and Kinley. What puzzles me more was their moves from a year ago. If they were so high on Haley, why didn't they take him with the #1 pick. Never did understand the logic to take the guy they did, then do the trade with the Angels to get Haley. Would have made sense if the Angels really wanted the #1 pick and sweetened the pot with another prospect. Still can't figure out the logic for that one.
  6. rdehring
    Great article, Tom, always good to read about a sharp young man from Verona! The interesting question will be where he starts next year. Is it at Fort Myers or back at Cedar Rapids? Castro has 2 more years on his contract. Could Ben be ready for backup duty by 2020?
  7. rdehring
    Trevor May should be back sometime in May or early June. Will it be as a starter or reliever? Using a similar timeline, Pineda could be joining the team about three months later. That would be as early as late July, but more likely late August/September. Both will fill in much like that big trade we always are looking for come mid-season. Love this move. So the 40-man roster now has 3 open spots!
  8. rdehring
    I like the trade, Seth. But would prefer giving them up for Archer because 4 years is a lot better than 2. And by including Granite, the Twins would still have 4 open spots on their 40-man roster.
  9. rdehring
    What about the salary question, Seth. Do you know what they typically pay players like Wilson? Are there limitations on what they could pay?
  10. rdehring
    Like you, Nick, I am excited about the moves they have made. And I am hopeful they will make a couple moves over the coming month that will help them stay in the hunt next year. On that front, do you think they will re-sign Kintzler? I could see him as a good addition to the pen...although I remain hopeful they bring in another top reliever also.
  11. rdehring
    Have an unrelated question, Seth. With all the top prospects scheduled to be in Rochester this year, who is catching them is going to be very important. Can the Twins over pay a catcher signed to a minor league contract? Could they sign someone like Chris Gimenez to a $300,000 or $500,000 contract? Someone with his experience could prove invaluable to the development of Gonsalves, Romero, etc.
  12. rdehring
    I expect there is another Buxton/Sano/Berrios in this group (other than Royce Lewis), Seth, we just don't know who. And I see this as a special group in part because 10% (5 players) have already made it to the majors. For 90% to not make it would mean that no other player from this list ever plays in the majors. I would think it is more like 60%-70% won't make it...which makes this group special in my mind. Personally, I would put Moya ahead of Burdi as there are to many questions related to Burdi's health versus Moya having already pitched for the Twins including some important innings
  13. rdehring
    Nice problem to have, Nick. And I will add one more to the mix. Don't know his name, but I will be shocked if the Twins don't sign one major league starter to a minor league contract. This year's version of Dillon Gee. So that gives you seven, not including Stewart. I wouldn't be surprised if both Little and Romero begin their season in AA, moving up to Rochester as injuries take their toll at AAA or with the Twins. If everyone is healthy and no one opens with the Twins, someone like Enns will need to move to the pen.
  14. rdehring
    Don't know whether or not he will be a reliever or starter...that's for others to decide. What I do expect is that he will not be ready for opening day. I see him spending a month to two in XST where he will finalize his rehab. He then gets sent out on a rehab assignment for 20 days and reports to the Twins sometime in late May or June. Bullpen or starting, we'll all know next spring.
  15. rdehring
    The Braves cheating could be tailor made for the Twins who have a lot more International money remaining than only a couple teams. Let's get their top guy or maybe a couple of the top four or five.
  16. rdehring
    It isn't realistic to expect any of these young starters to be in the opening day rotation, with the possible exception of Slegers. Gonsalves will need at least half a year at Rochester. Ditto for Jorge. Romero will need much of the year in AAA and then be running out of innings. As for May, it would be a huge surprise if he is ready to pitch on opening day, much less pitch deep into a game. I look for him to begin his season in XST with a rehab trip sometime in May. He could be that jolt the team needs in early summer, kind of like getting someone in a trade. that means that the Twins definitely need one good starter. And a second means there is competition for Mejia, Gibson, Hughes and Slegers for two spots. We all take what you do for granted, Seth. It is appreciated and a thank you doesn't seem to cut it. If we can ever connect, lunch will be on me!
  17. rdehring
    Han Joelo raises an interesting question. Do Lewis and Javier both begin the season in C.R? If they do, will they be sharing shortstop like last year? Or will Javier begin in XST and then slide into C.R. when Lewis moves to Ft. Myers in May or June? In my thinking, both could be the Twins future shortstop. Will be interesting to see how they manage bringing them up together.
  18. rdehring
    The truth is there really isn't anyone else, at least in full season ball. The Twins are going to have to sign several free agent catchers over the winter. One for AAA who will be competition for Garver as backup, someone like Giminez. They are also going to need a couple to fill out Rochester and Chattanooga.
  19. rdehring
    Every one of these players should be a major league starter if they come anywhere near their ceilings. Granted, four of five are young and could not develop as we hope. But if they reach their ceilings, they all could be all-stars or beyond. And these guys are #6 thru #10. Wow!!!
  20. rdehring
    Expect this is like breaking any contract and something we will never know the full details. After coming to an agreement to return home, he was likely bought out of his contract for a partial buy-out fee. How much, we may never know.
  21. rdehring
    That got me wondering, Seth. Would Jeffrey Marte have been in the Top 10 had he not been let go recently? Will also be interesting to see how/where you rate the two shortstops compared with each other.
  22. rdehring
    I too have always felt that Mauer hit into too many double plays. But for whatever reason, it seemed to be less this year. So I looked it up. He actually grounded into 17 double plays this year. That's about one every ten days...which really isn't a lot at all.
  23. rdehring
    I knew Gonsalves was going to be added to the 40-man, but was really excited to see that Thorpe was also. I expect he is a Top 5 prospect, but understand that he needs to pitch next year before you, or anyone else, can put him there. Personally, I believe he has the highest ceiling of anyone in the organization right now...well maybe second to that other Lewis. My question, Seth, is why you have Garver this low. His floor is that of a major league backup catcher, which he likely will be in 2018. His ceiling is a starting catcher, likely beginning in 2020. He is expected to hit better than your average catcher and you say he has a cannon for an arm. All reports have him improving a lot defensively, so we could expect that he should continue to get better and eventually be average or even above average behind the plate. Sounds a lot to me like someone who should be 5-10 spots higher than he is.
  24. rdehring
    That's an interesting thought, Seth. Will there be someone available at pick #20 something in the Rule 5 who thy like better than Reed, Stewart or Diaz? I don't know what's out there, however, based on history one wouldn't expect that.. On the other hand, could they work a deal and trade a prospect to someone for the #1 or #2 Rule 5 pick...someone they really like?
  25. rdehring
    We can now see that there is a new sherriff in town. And its going to be interesting...I like it! Unlike the past, they cleared 40-man roster space early and didn't refill it with prospects. Rather, they kept four spots for four players they expect to add over the next month(s). We can all speculate who they will add, but not even the Twins Execs know who they will be able to sign...although I expect they have a good idea on a couple. Expect all four spots will go to pitchers, although one could be a bat or catcher. This method of managing the 40-man also tells me that they like the guys they kept on their roster, all of them. That includes Sleegers, Boshier, and others. Gonsalves, Littell and Thorpe all have a high ceiling. All those left off have some warts...Stewart's lack of results for much of 5 years plus the knee, Diaz is too far away, Burdi's injuries, etc. They will likely clear a spot on the 40-man at the end of spring training when they move May and/or Hughes to the 60-day DL. Having had TJ surgery at the beginning of last season, there is no way May is going to be anywhere other than XSP on April 1st. Personally, I see him spending the first 6 weeks of the year in XSP, then go on a rehab to be ready to rejoin the Twins in June. Could be as a starter, but more likely as a reliever...which wouldn't prohibit him from going back to the rotation in 2019. Moving either to the 60-day will open a spot for any player they want to add who was signed to a minor league contract to the 25-man roster. Do any of the guys left off the 40-man get selected? We will find out in a few weeks. The important thing to remember is that only 20 some guys get picked every year. So the likelihood of losing more than one (or maybe two) of the eight we are all talking about is minimal.
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