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  1. rdehring
    Assuming it is 13+13, which is what Ted has above, will be interesting as heck as to the pitcher who doesn't make it. To be honest, haven't followed as close this spring to be aware that Law, whoever he is, is pitching this well. Expect that is do to not seeing any games on tv, which is another subject I don't want to think about. But who doesn't make it? Most years there will be a late injury right before breaking camp. Will that happen again? Good news is that if it is this difficult to identify the top 26, should be a strong team.
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    Interesting. Got me thinking about the Twins record when Buxton is playing. What is it, something like winning 2 of 3 and a losing record when he isn't. Will it be something similar when Simmons plays? If so, let's pray that they aren't injured at the same time. And will it be winning 3 of 4 when both are in the lineup?
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    Was surprised you didn't include Thorpe with the starters or relievers. All reports I have seen are that he is throwing very well this spring. Yes, he just received the 4th option and will probably begin the year in St. Paul, but he sure should have been included with the odd-men out. Gotta believe he is ahead of Smeltzer in the pecking order of next man up.
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    Remember back when the Twins signed Polanco. Lots of hoopla about his defense, not so much about his bat. He now is respected for his bat with his defense being questionable, at least at short. Hopefully, he will turn into a gold glove second baseman. Thanks for including the career minor league honorable mentions. Gotta wonder if Zander Wiel will ever put on a Twins uniform? Curious to know who is the minor league player with the most experience, although some/most not with the Twins?
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    Thanks for a great article, Nick, and a lively discussion. I continue to wonder why so many continue to clamor for the Twins to go out and get an ACE. In my opinion, that's exactly what they did a year ago. If Maeda isn't an ACE, well then there ain't more than one in the American League. Love the top two and depth of this starting rotation. And after coming off a season that was only 60 games long, depth is gonna be huge this year, HUGE. So I am comfortable with the staff going into the season. For that reason I assume we are going to need at least eight starters during the season, not including a few starts by callups for double headers. Will also agree with the above comments regarding Dobber, who I believe will not be the Twins #5 starter. Why, because he is gonna be their #3 or #4 best starter.
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    Great comment Dman. And I remain hopeful that the Twins will make several trades like the Diaz trade you mentioned, which was a good example. Take Romo out of that deal and it still is the type of deal that needs to be made come July when you know a decent prospect X won't fit on the coming winter's 40-man roster. Better to get a lottery ticket from A ball than nothing come winter.
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    I expect that if 2021 is going to be a more normal year, we will see some of what you all are talking about happen this summer. That is trading a good prospect who is close to being MLB ready to Team X for a prospect of equal or a bit better quality, but further down the minor league ladder. I really liked that the Twins did this in the Maeda trade when they included the AAA outfielder in the package going to the Dodgers. By adding extra players, they got back a catcher who if memory serves was at rookie ball. Unfortunately, these type of moves were pretty much off the table during a shortened season with no minor league games.
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    Was surprised when I read your comment that the Twins payroll heading into opening day was $117M. Most reports I have seen indicated that they were close to or at $130M. Which is it?
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    Not worried about individual performances early in spring. But it is about time that the pitching begins to put up a lot of clean innings and the hitters start scoring some runs. Time to get going, guys! Right now I don't have access to FSN or whatever it is called. But when/if I do get it, count me among those who like Morneau as the color guy. Like him a lot.
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    I hear what you are saying, Doc, and in theory agree. In addition to what was mentioned above, I would like to add that minor league ball was shut down last summer. Gotta believe there wasn't much of a market to trade anyone. Someone can correct me, but I am guessing there weren't a lot of trades involving minor league guys like these two.
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    Yes, agree that Luis should be the lead off man...every day. Found it interesting that you used the term 'bunt' in your piece. Got me thinking, did Rocco call for a bunt last year? Don't remember any, but if there were they were very few. Something I miss with this Twins team.
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    With all the unknowns from COVID this year and the CBA next winter, no reason to have this discussion until next off season. Then get him locked in for a long, long time. Lots of people talk about his defense as being a problem. Yet, if memory serves he played as much or more in left field when he arrived in 2019 than any other position. And I believe his total time in left field prior to that was a few innings sometime in the lower minors. Will he ever be a great defensive player, probably not. But he ain't as bad as many here and elsewhere claim...at least when healthy and given a reasonable time to prepare in the position asked to play.
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    Add me to the list of those hoping the Twins get Buxton extended this spring. He may be the only Twin who has a real chance at being a league MVP. Hope like heck he gets it this year and earns a lot of bonuses that may be in that extension.
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    Has any starter given up an earned run this spring? Don't know if it will be a five or six man rotation, but the starters will be good, very good. Count me among those surprised with the release of three key minor league coordinators.
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    My vote goes to Arraez. Keep him in the lineup at least five games a week and let him get on base at the top of the order.
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    Will agree with the above comments that getting the 4th year option is huge, HUGE, for Thorpe. If the Twins have the luxury of moving him between St. Paul and the Twins, when needed, it will be a big plus for his development. Should put him in great shape to compete for one of the five starter spots in 2022. However, all of this will be meaningless should Thorpe continue pitching like he has throughout spring training and force the Twins to include him on the opening day roster. For many reasons, the Twins very well may have six starters on a 14-man pitching staff. No reason to believe Thorpe can't/won't be one of them.
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    Curious as to why you didn't include Simmons with the above? Assuming he hits about what he has the last several years, I see the Twins signing him to a two year extension before this year is over. Fantastic defense along with a solid bat for a reasonable cost may be the best choice for the local 9. That also gives Lewis time to heal and get back into the game before pushing for his position on the team.
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    Read that article, Seth. Still believe that he will be part of the Twins catching tandem long term, perhaps as soon as sometime next year. But then you know how I am rooting for the local kid. Bigger question to me is whether he shares that role with Garver or Jeffers?
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    Was wondering why Thorpe went only one inning, thanks for clearing that up. Speaking of Thorpe and the fourth option, today's STrib said that it is still pending an arbitrator's decision and isn't definite. Great seeing Canterino pitching like he can. Have my fingers crossed that he is the young star to be that Cleveland type callup during the season who steps in and dominates from day 1! If Broxton keeps playing like he is, does he replace Cave on the roster? Would certainly be an upgrade defensively and speed on the bases. Gotta believe they could get some type of return for Cave to a team needing help in the outfield.
  20. rdehring
    Will agree with those above wondering why Duffey wasn't mentioned. He could be the best of all. Also wondering who the new guy will be this year, someone like Alcala last year, Graterol the year before?
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    Interesting. I like what you have done with signing bonuses this year and next. That should be viewed as a positive from Berrios side of the table. But in reality, I don't care what the terms are. I just want to see them get it done.
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    The best news of spring has been how dominant the starters have been first time out. Now lets see them keep doing it all the way into the season. Assume that there hasn't been any talk about teams or the league signing a deal with JNJ or one of the others to get their entire team vaccinated before breaking camp. With the availability of vaccines getting much better, has anyone heard any talk of that?
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    Get it done! Then get Berrios done!
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    Should his next stop be coaching, being able to speak Spanish will be a big plus.
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    Have been a huge fan of Polanco's since he signed that same year as Kepler and Sano. What I recall is that when signed, the word was that his big bonus was because of his glove more so than bat. Interesting how that has played out.
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