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  1. rdehring
    Although none of us know what he is working on or his physical condition, Romero is pitching himself onto a flight to Rochester these last couple times out. His results today were ugly.
  2. rdehring
    Don't understand how your answer responds to what I said. I was responding to your comment about their not signing any free agents longer term. I did not say that they are only building from within. I said that at this point in time, they want to see what they have and are filling their current needs by using short term free agents. My comment also has nothing to do with whether or not there have been good teams that were built from within. I suspect you are correct and that the vast majority of good teams have some players signed as free agents or acquired thru trades.
  3. rdehring
    Is this front office looking at the current Twins as a team that can be filled by players within their system. Thus, they are filling certain needs on a short-term basis. To me, that is being smart. Should this current group prove they aren't the answer, then we will need to see how their approach changes. Until then, I like what they are going. And speaking about filling from within, what a spring Kirilloff is having. Gotta believe he will begin the year in AA and play for the Twins prior to the end of the year.
  4. rdehring
    Excellent comment jkcarew. The 50% increase is probably $500/mo at low-A and less in the rookie leagues and DSL. Hi-A and up may be a thousand a month or more. So the average is probably less than a thousand a month, say $1,000/mo including payroll taxes. With around 200 players on the seven rosters, that would be $200,000 per month or around a million bucks for the entire five month season. The Twins could easily eat that expense, or recover part by shaving a bit off the salaries of the guys making several million a year.
  5. rdehring
    Is there a good chance that Odorizzi starts the year as #5? P&P just might begin ahead of him based on their springs. If that happens, this is a very good rotation. The one risk I see is that Pineda may tire the last month or two since he hasn't pitched much for a couple years. That's where the cream of the crop at Rochester will help. And looking at that depth group, plus Thorpe, Rochester should have one heck of a starting 5 or 6. And let's change next year's prospects this week...extend Gibson!
  6. rdehring
    If Baseball really wants to cut the time it takes to play the game, there is a simple answer. Just have two or three Willians Astudillo on every team. One two pitches and the at bat is over...no walks, no strikeouts. Hell, most fans wouldn't have time for that third beer.
  7. rdehring
    Yes, Yes, Yes.
  8. rdehring
    I don't have a problem with the 3 batter minimum. There are probabaly more situations where you bring in a LOOGY with an out or two and he will only pitch to one or two batters. Requiring three, unless the inning ends, doesn't bother me. The only rule change that does bother me is limiting the September roster to 28 is too low. I understand not having all 40 guys in the dugout during September. But cutting to 28 seems too much. Could understand 30-32, but adding only 2 guys when the MiLB seasons are over doesn't give you enough slots to bring up the most worthy players to get that taste of the big leagues. There is a year to go, hopefully, there is time to edge that number up a bit.
  9. rdehring
    I have been a Gibson fan for a long time and am not worried about his age. Expect the length of the contract may be one of the stickier parts of the negotiation. Enough talking, just get it done!!
  10. rdehring
    Wasn't a fan of the Cruz signing at the time everyone was gushing over his possible signing. My fear was that last year's decline in production would continue. If that does occur, his performance is going to be very average. Since the signing, however, I have warmed to it mostly because of what I have learned about what he contributes on the bench and off the field.
  11. rdehring
    Kirilloff and Larnach somewhere on the corners. And Lewis and Javier in the middle infield. What an exciting group this foursome is. And there is a lot of very talented guys coming up with them....Let's go Twins!
  12. rdehring
    The comment about International players surprises me. Just took a look at the Fort Myers roster which has 11 International players on it as of today. When I look at last year's Miracle team, I see 8 foreign players with significant playing time. So my guess is that this year's AA team will have somewhere between 8 and 11 foreign players. Expect this will vary from year to year as I recall some years where the GCL team has seemed to be mostly International players. How many did the Reds normally have at AA?
  13. rdehring
    Interested in two minor league guys, Seth. Curious if you have seen Jax pitch? Also, Rortvedt got significant playing time with the big club in spring training games. Was curious how he looks if you have seen him?
  14. rdehring
    Enjoy spring training, Seth. Its a bear up here with all the snow and probably worse up on the border. With his new contract in hand, I have a feeling that Kepler is going to have a break-out season...at least as far as the average is concerned. Have you seen much of him? Collins has pitched well, have you seen him so you can comment? Can he make this team?
  15. rdehring
    Long time Twins minor league fan here. Thank you, Jami. You will love Lake Geneva. It is truly one of those beautiful spots.
  16. rdehring
    Hadn't thought of that, spycake. Certainly a bigger concern than the $$$.
  17. rdehring
    Not surprised about Vasquez, or any of the others on the 40-man. Isn't it normal to try to get the guys they know won't be on the opening day roster optioned early in spring training? Isn't one reason that if they were to be injured before being optioned they would make the MLB minimum rather than whatever their minor league salary is while on the DL?
  18. rdehring
    100% in agreement that the Twins should extend Rosario. Because he is closer to free agency, maybe a year shorter than Kepler.
  19. rdehring
    Has been my favorite Twin since the year he battled Sano for the HR championship in the Appy League. When injured last year he had enough time remaining for one more hot streak which would have made his year ending numbers so much different. Hopefully, 2019 will be the year he is blessed with good health. Assuming good health, and not playing while injured, I see Rosario as ending 2019 with an average around .300, 30+ home runs and at least 100 rbi. Add 15+/- assists and 15-20 stolen bases and you have a very special season. That would mean he would also end 2019 with a new contract. Eddie, Eddie, Eddie!
  20. rdehring
    Wish him well and maybe Boras and his clients need to understand that teams aren't going overboard with expensive long-term contracts to older players. Baseball has changed, for the better in my book. Personally, I am very happy with the starting rotation the Twins have half way thru spring training...Berrios, Gibson, Odorizzi, Pineda and Perez. Add Mejia in the bullpen as an immediate replacement should any of the five get injured or falter. Then there is a flock of young talent at Rochester. Hell, the Red Wings rotation may be better than the Twins rotation was a few years ago. Come to think of it, it very likely is. So there are lots of arms down on the farm waiting for the chance to prove themselves on the big stage.
  21. rdehring
    I see Polanco in the #2 or #3 spot this year with Kepler in the lead off spot. You know it is possible Lewis is the starting shortstop for just a year. There is a chance that Javier turns out to be as good as Lewis and the better defender. With his speed, Lewis could be moved to another position with Javier/Polanco up the middle. Not predicting this, rather waiting to see what type of year Javier has if he can finally stay healthy for an entire season. Wouldn't it be exciting to have two of the top young players in the league hitting the Twins roster within a half season of each other?
  22. rdehring
    Hadn't thought of the Liriano question. But I think you are right, Cody. Frankie and Santana would have been almost unbeatable. Plus, wasn't Radke with the Twins that year...what a trio.
  23. rdehring
    Great article, Nick. All baseball with a realistic look at the situation. Sano-Buxton, Buxton-Sano, Sano-Buxton. The Twins had to count on a recovery from both to propel them to the playoffs this season. Stay tuned to see how it turns out. The really good news, however, is that with many options for a decent 4th outfielder and Gonzalez, they have given themselves solid players to fill in should either or both be injured or fail in 2019. The replacements won't have the ability to lead the drive to the playoffs, but they also won't be anchors. If Sano-Buxton fail, a lot has to go right elsewhere for the team to make the playoffs. Lets pray that isn't the case and Sano-Buxton have career seasons and the Twins play well into October!
  24. rdehring
    I understand that the Twins got $700,000 or $750,000 International Bonus Money from the Orioles. As I understand, it has to be used during this signing period, ie, before June 30 (or is it an earlier date?). I also recall that the Twins spent their entire allocation for the young outfielder from Venezuela (Urbana). Does anyone know if they signed any other prospects for more than the minimum (is it $5,000 or $10,000?) and are over the allocation and this trade will allow them to not have to deal with the penalty? If not already over, this will enable them to sign one or more late bloomers to contracts. Have to believe they have one or more players in mind if this is the case. Does anyone know anything about this? In any case, I really like them getting something in return for a player that had to be removed from the 40-man to make room for someone much more valuable to the team. Great maneuvering by the FO.
  25. rdehring
    Arraez is a real wild card for this team. Logic said he couldn't maintain his high average when he moved to Hi-A and then AA, except he did. Can he do it two more times, going to AAA and then the Twins? Most would say no, but Arraez may not be listening to them. If he does make it and ends up hitting .320+ in the big leagues, he will be a heck of a lead-off hitter. But with Lewis/Javier the future shortstop and Polanco moving to second, where does Arraez play? Seems to me he will be the most unusual DH in baseball, batting lead off for the Twins.
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