Matt Wieters could potentially become a real possibility. Missed almost all of last year and has missed time this year. Affordable? 

Matt Wieters could potentially become a real possibility. Missed almost all of last year and has missed time this year. Affordable? 

That's my concern. I would love to have Matt Wieters on our team. Him not at his best is still an upgrade from Suzuki. But he still may demand a large salary based on what his career numbers are and his value behind the plate. Him at his best is one of the best catchers in baseball. That kind of player is going to get paid even though he has missed a lot of time due to injury.

Depends on the cost and if any have a tag on them.  Would rather have younger than older.  Bullpen and catcher needs to be addressed in the offseason.  Would also like to see in September if any of the Twins relievers in Chattanooga are ready for the big time. 

Is a Trevor Plouffe for Derek Norris trade realistic? Would the Padres want more in return? I know they have shown interest in Danny Santana in the past.

Is Milone worth arbitration. It would be ncie to move him for something (as well as Pelfrey) in August. See neither Herrmann or Fryer being kept. But then, the Twins do need someone to catch. But no one ahs to be 40-manned from the abckstops in the current minors, just spring training invites.

Wheeler should be removed from the 40-man. He is being apssed by others. Why Achter but not Tonkin. September callups of Darnell, Achter and Tonkin will elt us see who should be kept in the mix.

Fien will probably not be coming back. Jepson could be on the bubble.

Plouffe has another year as a Twin. He will still be reasonable. It is 2017 that he might cost the team 9-12 million in arbitration. This offseason, they either keep him longterm or prep him for trade. Sano ash to play some third, and get anotehr month of at bats.

The Hunter decision will be amde in December, unless he is overwhelmed to sign somewhere else. his recent slump will hurt his marketability and salary demand.

The Twins could have up to 13 spots open on the 40-man, more if they can trade some pieces (Pinto, Arcia, Varhas, Santana or Escobar).

But the tell is that there really isn't much in the names above that someone will give you much for. Milone, Pelfrey, Plouffe (yes), Arcia (maybe), Hicks (possibily).

Let some walk away in August and let's look at some potential pieces who WILL PLAY for the Twins in 2016.

I still want another look at Lester Oliveros.

Is a Trevor Plouffe for Derek Norris trade realistic? Would the Padres want more in return? I know they have shown interest in Danny Santana in the past.

Plouffe for Norris???? I would never. Norris's OBP below .300 and OPS+ at 95 (below league-average). Plouffe is above league-average at third base, a position where offense is actually not as good across the board as you might think for a corner position. Plus, he too is a mediocre defensive catcher.

The only real upgrade from Suzuki with Norris would be his power, but to give up Trevor Plouffe for him would be silly, Terry Ryan would never do this.

Is Milone worth arbitration. It would be ncie to move him for something (as well as Pelfrey) in August. See neither Herrmann or Fryer being kept. But then, the Twins do need someone to catch. But no one ahs to be 40-manned from the abckstops in the current minors, just spring training invites.

 

Wheeler should be removed from the 40-man. He is being apssed by others. Why Achter but not Tonkin. September callups of Darnell, Achter and Tonkin will elt us see who should be kept in the mix.

 

Fien will probably not be coming back. Jepson could be on the bubble.

 

Plouffe has another year as a Twin. He will still be reasonable. It is 2017 that he might cost the team 9-12 million in arbitration. This offseason, they either keep him longterm or prep him for trade. Sano ash to play some third, and get anotehr month of at bats.

 

The Hunter decision will be amde in December, unless he is overwhelmed to sign somewhere else. his recent slump will hurt his marketability and salary demand.

 

The Twins could have up to 13 spots open on the 40-man, more if they can trade some pieces (Pinto, Arcia, Varhas, Santana or Escobar).

 

But the tell is that there really isn't much in the names above that someone will give you much for. Milone, Pelfrey, Plouffe (yes), Arcia (maybe), Hicks (possibily).

 

Let some walk away in August and let's look at some potential pieces who WILL PLAY for the Twins in 2016.

 

I still want another look at Lester Oliveros.

I would at least keep Milone until this winter. If anything, he could be bundled with someone else in a deal to net a better return. 

Pelfrey won't be back next year, the odds are very slim at least that that happens. Though don't expect Pelfrey to be moved in August either. He has had a pretty nice year and the Twins won't likely let pieces go when they are in the mix for a playoff spot.

Tonkin has more upside than Achter. I'm open to giving both a chance in September, if not earlier, but Tonkin has been lights out at AAA. Darnell hasn't proven himself at AAA or the MLB and he isn't going to be in our rotation most likely, so he is very expendable. 

I don't think the Twins have given up on Fien yet. He is no longer a set up man, at least for now, but I think the Twins still like him and are still using him in close games, so they haven't given up on Casey Fien yet.

Jepsen isn't going anywhere either. He is under contract for next year and has a track record of being a decent relief pitcher who has gotten some big outs. Don't judge his future over one bad outing. Is he a formidable 8th inning man? No, he isn't. But he could if anything be a solid 7th inning man.

I agree that Plouffe probably stays, but you can't ignore the fact that Sano and others need a spot and Plouffe is arguably our best on-roster trade chip right now. I would rather keep Plouffe than Mauer, but Mauer has an unmovable contract and a no trade clause. Even in Mauer didn't have the clause, he would still be difficult to move. Mauer won't be released either. 

Torii Hunter probably needs to hang it up. His time may have finally come. We need his energy and mentorship, but I believe he is reaching the point where his on-filed production is waining at the age of 40 and it is time to bring in more youth.

The Twins won't give up on Arcia yet, but I really don't think he is the best option. Rosario,Kepler, Buxton and Hicks are far superior options to Arcia. Santana will get more chances, as too Polanco maybe. 

The last time we traded away OF depth because other guys were "on the cusp" it only took 2 and a half years to pan out.  Exercise caution.