Everybody knows the Twins Starting five have not preformed up to standards this year. The biggest question facing the Twins this winter is what to do to improve the big club. Does it make sense to go out and sign a Max Scherzer, James Shields or John Lester? I will answer that question in a bit but first let's look at what the options are in house for 2015.

LOCKS:

Phil Hughes, Kyle Gibson, Ricky Nolassco.

I think that Phil Hughes has probably been the best signing this off season while Nolassco has been one of the worst. I also think the majority of fans can agree the Kyle Gibson will be one of the starting five next April.

IN HOUSE OPTIONS:

Who do the Twins have in house? Alex Meyer, Trevor May, Tommy Milone, Kris Johnson, Yohan Pino, Mike Pelfrey, Logan Darnell, Sean Gilmartin, Sam Deduno and Anthony Swarzak

Top Free Agent Options:

John Lester, Max Scherzer, James Shields.

So far this year, 12 different pitchers have started at least one game for the Twins. As such, it goes to show you can never have too much depth for pitching. Of the options for the final two spots, the most likely candidates to win the the job out of spring training are Trevor May and Alex Meyer. Given the anticipation of the average fan of seeing these two prospects in particular pitch, should the Twins sign a free agent pitcher? I personally do not think they should. I would rather watch Trevor May and Alex Meyer then a different free agent pitcher. That being said, I think that if the Twins would go out and target a pitcher, they should target a left handed pitcher who could be considered the ace of the staff. I don't believe the Twins will target any mediocre pitchers or "tier 2" pitchers in free agency simply because of who they having coming up. That leaves one option-John Lester. I am not sure what his asking price will be, but having him anchor the Twins staff would allow them to contend for the central division title I believe. James Shields would probably be cheaper, but with so many right-handed options already I do not see the point. But signing John Lester...MAN...the Twins would be remarkably better just by doing that. Think of this rotation (Barring injury)

Lester

Hughes

Gibson

Nolasco

Meyer

Depth:

May

Milone

Pelfry

Johnson

Darnell

Gilmartin

What do all you Guys think?