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  1. rdehring
    I believe several people have reported he will be given the opportunity to be a starter this spring. And the curve I remember from two years ago was an amazing pitch, a pitch that he threw in two different ways. If he would get back to where he was he could be that surprise we are hoping for (or need) this spring to make a difference.
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    I did not say he might be one of our 5 best starters. I asked the question of whether he would be better than our #5 starter. The reason is that if he were here, whomever ends up #5 would not. I followed with the words, Maybe...Probably. Your somewhat harsh response indicates that you failed to read or understand what I was saying. Should he get injured or continue his decline, MAYBE he wouldn't be better. I then proceed to say, however, that he PROBABLY will be better. To rip me a new one is clearly out of bounds had you thought about what I actually said.
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    We need to get over it. Darvish didn't want to come here for reasons we don't know. Yes, the Cubs gave him more $$$ and more years. Personally, I am glad the Twins didn't go that far out with big dollars to a good pitcher...but not a real ACE. There were other reasons, perhaps including the lack of a Japanese community in Minneapolis. Would Darvish be better than whomever we have as our #5. Maybe...Probably. But who knows, the decline we saw in the World Series may accelerate this year. Or he may go on the DL next month and miss half the year. Personally, I am glad we didn't restrict future contracts to our young kids by giving him a sixth of the maximum budget we can expect...for the next 6 years. As for performance by Duffey or anyone else, we'll know how they are doing in a couple months. May be Duffey, hell, Jorge may earn the 5th starter slot. Let's give all these young guys who were breaking in last year a chance to give'em hell this year. I love this team and I will still love them if we don't sign another player.
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    Everyone is forgetting Tyler Duffey. Could he be the pleasant surprise we all have been waiting for?
  5. rdehring
    There are several players in the lower level of the organization you do not trade. First is Lewis. You do not trade a potential hall of famer. You also do not trade Javier or Graterol. Both are so far away from the big leagues you are not going to get enough value in return to offset you may be trading your next all-star shortstop or ACE. As for Darvish signing with the Cubs. Great for him. Six years at that type of money is beyond what the Twins should be giving anyone on the market this year.
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    Doesn't something have to happen this weekend? Do the Twins report tomorrow? Or is it Tuesday? Either Darvish is going to sign with total chaos breaking out as all the teams needing pitching scramble to get one of the other top pitchers in the next couple days. Or one of the other BIG 3 says to hell with it and takes an offer...leading to the same scramble. But it seems something has to happen by Monday morning.
  7. rdehring
    Yes. The problem is half a player's income is taxed in their home state, ie, Minnesota. Our tax rate is what, 9%? Texas is zero. Half of $25,000,000 is $12,500,000. 9% of that is $1,137,500, or how much he would save signing in Texas vs. Minnesota. California and New York would be as bad as Minnesota. The real savings would be Florida, Texas or someplace like South Dakota.
  8. rdehring
    Is Odorizzi a decent pitcher, yes. Does he merit a potential superstar...probably not. Does he merit three potential superstars...no way. Think Miguel Sano or Byron Buxton. Javier and Baddoo could develop into those two players. You wouldn't have traded Sano or Buxton for a decent pitcher.
  9. rdehring
    Should our front office trade Javier, Enlow and Baddoo for Odorizzi, I would hope that Mr. Pohlad would fire them....immediately. That trade is an absolute joke and should it happen, the Tampa people should immediately be sent to prison for theft, not allowed to pass go or collect $200. Not certain it would make sense for the Twins to trade any of the three plus some C level prospect for Odorizzi...much less all three.
  10. rdehring
    And the young kids, both with the Twins and at Rochester, are a year more experienced. Pen should be much better.
  11. rdehring
    I don't follow all these guys like I did for years. But I have one question. Why is Garcia this high? He is older than both Whitefield and Wells, who both produced more at higher levels. I know there is a lot other than the numbers, but to me he is one that wouldn't make your Top 60.
  12. rdehring
    Darvish is the only pitcher out there who makes sense for the Twins to sign long-term. If not him, get a serviceable one year guy who is trying to get a bigger contract in 2019. With that said, it may make sense to go with a five year contract with an option for the 6th year. Toss in a bigger pay-out should the Twins not exercise the option and a vesting provision with a good 5th year and maybe they get it done. In any case, let's get back to playing baseball!
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    Every once in awhile some young phenom shows up at the age of 20 or 21. Yes, Graterol needs to build his innings. But maybe next July (2019), Graterol will stroll out to the mound at Target Field and the rest will be history. Why can't it once be the Twins, eh?
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    My fear is that everyone will be kicking themselves if they trade Kepler. A year from now, he just may be untouchable. My preference would be Sano, but that isn't a reality until he gets his off field problems behind him and confirms the leg isn't a problem. And yes, I believe there is a possibility that Kepler will have a better career than Sano.
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    Can't you say the same about every pitcher? Take away their bad games and their numbers/era looks pretty good!
  16. rdehring
    Was he wearing down in Yankee stadium? Or was he dealing with this problem and not 100%? The dirty shame is that we are at our weakest at the start of the season as May won't be available until later in the year. Does anyone know whether or not Hughes has any chance of being both available and somewhat what he was this spring?
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    Isn't it exciting, Seth, that we soon will be talking about baseball......not who hasn't signed with the Twins or anybody else. Assume that Wilson will battle Garver for the backup spot. If Garver wins it, Wilson will be at Rochester working with the young pitchers and available should either catcher get injured. Can't believe we got thru last year without a catcher going on the DL. Also interesting that the Twins do not have any infielders on the 40-man who won't be with the Twins. Of this group, who do you give the highest chance of making the opening day roster?
  18. rdehring
    Interesting. Regarding Rosario, I was curious how his 40% rate in 2017 compared with 2016? With 2015? Considering he had a great year at the plate in terms of all the traditional numbers, we have to accept he is who he is. Personally, I'll take it!
  19. rdehring
    Great article Ted. And even better that front offices are beginning to manage teams like a business. Way too many contracts thrown around to players who don't perform well for significant parts of long-term deals.
  20. rdehring
    I expect that the front office is also looking hard at 2019. Right now they have 7 potential starters who could be under contract. That includes Berrios, Gibson, Mejia, Pineda, May, Hughes and Santana. Of that group, Santana is a team option with a potential vesting clause that would guarantee it. Could that group lead the Twins to a World Series? Berrios is a potential #1 starter or even an ACE. Will Santana continue pitching like 2017? Did Gibson finally turn the corner? Will May and Pineda return to top form following TJ surgery? Lots of question with most needing to pan out to play deep into October. But this group doesn't include any of Gonsalves, Jorge or Romero. Won't all of us be disappointed if at least one of that trio doesn't earn a spot in the 2019 starting rotation? Looking at 2019, it seems to support Nick's position that it may make sense to go all in on a reclamation project on a one year contract in 2018. The only alternative would be if they can sign a #1 starter long-term. And the only guy out there who fits that bill would be Darvish. And in his case, you can't go over 4 or 5 years max.
  21. rdehring
    Yes, let's get one signed and get ready for some baseball.
  22. rdehring
    If I recall, Duensing's family has done a lot of good while with the Twins. Can't recall the specifics, but I believe he and his bride were involved in several good charities. While everyone seems to be waiting on Darvish before going on to one of the 3 other Big 4, would it be smart for the Twins to move on and grab either Cobb or Lynn?
  23. rdehring
    Is it possible we are seeing the beginning of bringing baseball compensation back to reality? Is it possible that ten years from now contracts will be smaller, risky contracts to older players will be shorter and overall payrolls will be down? Perhaps on the flip side, ticket prices will be held constant or even edge down and the fan will be able to take his family to a game for a bit less of a hit to his budget? Was talking about baseball salaries the other day to a family of doctors. A surgeon has lives in his hand every day, yet many make what is the minimum for baseball. Others make more, but few make what a player makes in their first year of arbitration. Is a change coming?
  24. rdehring
    He's a big if for me for several reasons. First, he hasn't proven he can consistently pitch thru six innings, much less seven. His defense is questionable and he struggles to cover first base. Don't know if he just isn't very athletic or if it is the extra weight. Would love to see him show up in camp 10-15# lighter and in much better condition. Until he proves he can pitch further into games and appears in better condition, he is a big if for me.
  25. rdehring
    Had we put Burdi on the 40-man roster, he would have had options to be sent down rather than needing to be put on the 25-man roster. But then most of us like our prospects better than those from other organizations. It is unlikely they will have a spot for him on opening day. Perhaps they will be able to make a trade and send him down. Maybe move someone who would be a Rule 5 risk come December.
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