Would like a little bigger budget with more top end pitching, but seems about what the Twins would do.  

I agree. I would love to see more investment in the rotation and bullpen for that matter. However, I really feel this scenario is realistic. As much as I would love to see a $150-$170M payroll, I just don't see it happening. This off season at least. 

One thing I like about a Cole signing is that it would be open in 21, thereby giving a one of our prospects a slot or another FA. This plan doesn’t jam the $$ or the prospects for future growth and gives us a very good team this year. 

I love this plan. Realistic yet assertive. Great work! 

This plan is totally realistic and has as much chance to win in the playoffs as any other team. I hope this happens. Only way to make it better is to sign Strasburg or Garrit Cole on a contract they could opt out after 3 years.

I love this plan. Realistic yet assertive. Great work! 

Thanks, Nick! I appreciate it. 

That would be ideal. It would be nice to have that surefire #1 ace that can almost "guarantee" a win in a playoff game. Cole or Stras obviously fit that mold. Another option would be to try to improve the #5 spot in the rotation via trade and hope that guy can maybe have a ceiling as a #2 or #3. Maybe the Twins could target Jon Gray, Robbie Ray, or take a flier on Chris Archer if they believe there is untapped potential. For now, I kind of like the idea of leaving the #5 spot open and hope that Graterol can be an impact arm or who knows, maybe Balazovic is ready by Sep 2020. 

Either way, I am happy we are going into the off-season talking about playoff match-ups instead of hoping to even make the wildcard game. A fresh change of pace in Minnesota! 

This plan is totally realistic and has as much chance to win in the playoffs as any other team. I hope this happens. Only way to make it better is to sign Strasburg or Garrit Cole on a contract they could opt out after 3 years.

Very realistic and well done. Your numbers for Wheeler might be high, but they likely even out with your low estimates on Odo and Hamels.

I could see non-tendering Cron and bringing him back for a lesser amount. He was good until he got hurt. With your way, he is guaranteed to be back for only one year with no hard feelings.

If that's all the Pohlads put into the pot, there is no money for extensions.

Fair plan. The higher number for Wheeler would be offset by lower numbers for other starters. Pomeranz will get more but budget is in line. good job.

Add Alex Wood

Yeah, for some reason I just feel that his market is going to be strong since more teams in theory will be in on Wheler than Cole or Stras. Anywhere in the $20-$25M range makes sense even though that might seem like overpaying. If Odorizzi rejects the QO, I think a 3 year deal in the $12-$15M range is in play. I'm with you on Hamels being low. I saw MLB TR projected a 2/$15M deal. But who knows, maybe we can put something together that is incentive loaded on a one year deal. 

With extensions, who knows, maybe they can get creative and push money out further. 

I think Berrios makes sense as an extension candidate. If we give him what the Phillies gave Aaron Nola (4/$45M) even that only bumps up our payroll to $148.25 - which is getting on the high side, but the Pohlad's can manage  

Very realistic and well done. Your numbers for Wheeler might be high, but they likely even out with your low estimates on Odo and Hamels.

 

I could see non-tendering Cron and bringing him back for a lesser amount. He was good until he got hurt. With your way, he is guaranteed to be back for only one year with no hard feelings.

 

If that's all the Pohlads put into the pot, there is no money for extensions.

Thank you! Pomeranz's market will be interesting. With not as many free agent relievers as last offseason, teams might overpay for his 26 innings of solid pitching. I could definitely see that. 

Fair plan. The higher number for Wheeler would be offset by lower numbers for other starters. Pomeranz will get more but budget is in line. good job.

I am very onboard with putting together a deal for Wood. I wonder if he would be open to a 2-3 year deal with low money. Maybe something similar to what Perez got last year ie. $6M per year with a team option for 2021 of $9M. The Twins seem to like those deals. MLB TR has him projected for $8M on a one year deal. I am all in if they can make it work. Can't hurt. I just would like to see that signing be more of a luxury than banking on him being our #3 starter. 

Add Alex Wood

Good looking plan. I would just mention my preference would be to bring back Romo and Pineda if possible (over Hamels) but you never know where players end up going /shrug. Really like Will Harris as a relief target. Hopefully the Twins are looking at him in addition to some top flight SP.

This is my favorite plan thus far. (Much in keeping with my own thoughts). Not only is this a good plan, it is a very, very realistic one! It is sound and doesn't require a ton of moving parts that various trade scenarios offer up.

As someone else stated, could be a little high on Wheeler, but all the financial parameters are in place.

I think I might prefer a couple more $M and keep Castro at catcher. And I find myself torn on Hammels vs a return of Pineda, even with the suspension.

But I'd be awfully happy and optimistic if this turned out to be reality.

I am all open to Romo, I really do think he will be back. His market last year was non-existent. $3.5M on a one year deal should get it done. I felt that if I had to pick Harris or Romo, I was willing to go with Harris, but why not both! 

Pineda over Hamels is also fine with me. If we can get him on an affordable two year deal, that would help more so with 2021 than Hamels on a one-year deal. 

Let's hope this is what our roster looks like on Opening Day! 

Good looking plan. I would just mention my preference would be to bring back Romo and Pineda if possible (over Hamels) but you never know where players end up going /shrug. Really like Will Harris as a relief target. Hopefully the Twins are looking at him in addition to some top flight SP.

I think there is definitely ways this could be improved ie a trade, getting Wheeler for a lesser deal, and I too would prefer Castro on a one year deal over Maldonado. I just think he's going to want (and get) a two year deal to start somewhere. I hope they can turn this fan wishful thinking in a reality!

This is my favorite plan thus far. (Much in keeping with my own thoughts). Not only is this a good plan, it is a very, very realistic one! It is sound and doesn't require a ton of moving parts that various trade scenarios offer up.

As someone else stated, could be a little high on Wheeler, but all the financial parameters are in place.

I think I might prefer a couple more $M and keep Castro at catcher. And I find myself torn on Hammels vs a return of Pineda, even with the suspension.

But I'd be awfully happy and optimistic if this turned out to be reality.