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  1. rdehring
    Write in Santana, Berrios and Gibson as #1-#3, although I believe Berrios will be the staff ACE this season. If Mejia can hold down the #4 job, there is one remaining opening. That's a big if in my book, but hopefully I will be proven wrong by this young man. Hughes or May can probably fill that spot once they are healthy. Problem is no one knows Hughes' schedule and May will likely miss the first two months of the season. If they don't get one of the big four, may make sense to get someone who has experience and can at least provide some innings early on. The thing they don't want to do is rush Gonsalves, Romero or Jorge.
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    Are we really having this discusision?
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    This type of signing makes a lot of sense. In part because neither Hughes or May will be available on opening day. Hell, neither may be available until mid-season if then. Add the possibility that Mejia doesn't merit a starting spot on opening day or ever in 2018, and you could easily need two starters when the season opens.
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    One pitcher who could have been considered is Ryan Eades. That is unless he is gone and I missed it. Somewhat similar to Baxendale with maybe a bit more upside. I always include Thorpe with Romero and Gonsalves as the pitchers at AA or above with the highest upside. Understand that Thorpe made only one start at AA last year and probably is a real long shot to be ready this year. But based on talent and the fact he will be at AA in 2018, he could be the surprise that makes his debut late in the year.
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    I should have clarified my comment. I meant that Rochester's bullpen may have more upside, guys with higher ceilings, than the big league bullpen.
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    Is great having depth in the bullpen. The bigger question, however, is whether Rochester's bullpen will be better than the Twins?
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    We are going to know in the next day or two.
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    The team and player/agent both submit their number to the league without knowing what the other is offering, correct? Have you ever heard of a situation, Seth, where the player's request was less than the team's offer? If so, do you know what the result was?
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    You just made a great case for why it makes sense to trade Sano as soon as trading him makes sense. Unfortunately, with the injury and his off field problem it is going to be July at the earliest that the Twins may be able to get fair value.
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    I read somewhere a few weeks ago that the Twins weren't going to be extending anyone this winter. Rather, they were waiting until spring training to do so. Put me in the extend him this year camp, with at least a couple extra years beyond arbitration.
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    Although a two year contract may be possible, I see him and the Twins at the point of doing one year contracts moving forward. I agree that $10mm may be a bit high, but for 2019 I see $5mm as too low. Expect something more in the $7mm-$8mm range. How long does he last? I think its realistic to see him play two or maybe even three years beyond 2018.
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    Blyleven and his curve ball made his debut as an 18 year old. OK, that was a different time. But is it unreasonable to believe that Enlow could rocket thru the system next year all the way to AA. He could then begin 2019 in AA before moving up to AAA and the Twins in August, 2019. I can dream, can't I?
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    I began following Thorpe when he was pitching winter ball back home in Australia. I think it was the winter of 2013, but could have been the following year. He was one of the top two pitchers in the league, facing teams with a mix of single A players to a few who had a cup of coffee. His numbers were obscene. Will continue following him this year with the expectation that he moves up to Rochester late in the year. Expect the reason he won't get a September call up is that he will be out of innings after not pitching in 2015-2016. The other player I want to see fly like an eagle thru the system is Enlow. Can't win without top level pitching. The only way we are going to get a deep rotation is thru the draft and development. Would you like to be a Twins scout in Louisiana? Enlow, Bechtold and Pearson all turned pro rather than honor their commitment to LSU last year. Expect there is a bounty on Twins scouts in Baton Rouge.
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    And you may have missed the best prospect of the entire group, Lewis Thorpe, although he probably won't make it to the Twin Cities until sometime in 2019.
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    After reading about the situation in Chattanooga the other day, it appears that his treatment of female ushers was well known. Thus, it would be logical to assume Twins management knew of it, ie, Doug Mientkiewicz. Could his handling, or lack of handling, be amongst the reasons his contract wasn't extended? Don't know?
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    Count me amongst those who don't think as highly of Gordon. My other concern is with Mejia. The defensive part of his game is a liability. He has a real problem covering first base. He is a big man and appears to lack the conditioning needed to do what a pitcher must do defensively. Add that to his inability to pitch beyond the 5th inning and I see a pitcher who I doubt will be in the major leagues very long. Hopefully, both improve and prove me wrong.
  17. rdehring
    I don't understand people talking about a rebuild. Five of our eight every day starters are young, very young. The core of a team is in place for a long time. Yes, we need to add some parts around it, but starting a rebuild just doesn't make sense.
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    Am I the only one, or are others also real uneasy with giving Darvish lots of years and dollars? I probably shouldn't form an opinion based on a couple games in the World Series, but he really was awful. Hopefully, there was something ailing him and they know why he wasn't at least competitive. I would prefer they go with someone like Cobb or Lynn, who I view as Plan B candidates.
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    My question, Nick, is what happened to Duffey's curve? I recall watching him pitch when he was first called up. It appeared he had two different curves, the 12-to-6 and another at a different angle. He could throw either for a strike or have it drop off a ledge. I didn't see that curve last year. If he can get that pitch back together with a better fast ball, he can be a top pitcher...long relief, set-up, closer or starter. Do you agree that he lost the effectiveness of his curve? Or is my memory of 2016 failing me?
  20. rdehring
    Personally, John, I value this site strictly because of the Twins. I have zero interest in reading about the Vikings, Wild or Timberwolves. In part because I have little interest in a couple of those sports and well, I am a Packers fan. I would be interested in doing some regular writing during the season. Because my interest is the minor leagues, my problem would be making it different than what Seth and others are already doing. I expect you still have my email address. Why don't you email me so we could discuss it.
  21. rdehring
    Baseball without Twins Daily wouldn't be the same. Especially for those of us who are most interested in what's happening down on the farm. Good luck in making whatever changes are needed. And a belated Merry Christmas to all!
  22. 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.
  23. 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?
  25. rdehring
    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?
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