Hey everyone,

After doing some research, I have come up with what I think is not only a perfect off-season plan for our Minnesota Twins but also a really possible one too. Feel free to comment below I love to hear new ideas and feedback.

2018 Plan:

Free Agency:

I think because of our success shown last year at the plate and in the field we should be making a big push through free agency to push ourselves to be real contenders for the first time in a while. So here's some needs followed by my wishlist that I would send to Falvine.

Needs:

1. Starting Pitchers (Obviously) but good/great ones not lottery tickets

2. DH!!! (Robbie Grossman is a great guy but really should be a 4th OF at best on a contending team.)

3. Relief Pitching (We need upgrades in the RHP and LHP categories)

4. Reliable Utility Guy in the infield (Would like to see Escobar at 3B more than occasionally and Sano preparing to move to 1B and DH more often)

In House Options To Fill Needs...

Starting Pitcher:

1. Stephen Gonsalves (It's about time we give him a shot to take that 5th man spot in the rotation)

2. Trevor May (I still believe in him enough to give him one more shot at a rotation spot due to giving up Revere for him)

3. Fernando Romero/Kohl Stewart/Felix Jorge (Not my first choices by any means but wouldn't be a bad idea to give them a real look to see what we have before moving on. MLB is trending towards trusting younger players and this would follow suit)

DH:

1. Kennys Vargas (I love the guy as a person but it's time to move on...)

2. Robbie Grossman (See above)

3. Miguel Sano (Leaves a hole at Utility if Escobar moves to 3B until our younger prospects are ready)

4. Brent Rooker (Eventually...Lots of promise in this kid. Can't Wait!)

RH Relief Pitcher:

1. Ryan Pressly (I pray every night before bed that he turns into a poor mans Andrew Miller)

2. Tyler Duffey (Decent pitcher with some hiccups, makes my bullpen in 2018 for sure.)

3. Alan Busenitz (Solid Rookie Campaign. Worth more looks in 2018)

4. Trevor Hildenberger (Same as Busenitz)

5. John Curtiss (So much potential but watching his film makes me think he's a AAAA kind of pitcher. Hope he proves me wrong)

6. Chargois/Reed/Eades/Littel/Melotakis/Burdi?? (All have makeup of good options but are not proven and most have injury history

LH Relief Pitcher:

1. Taylor Rogers (He can be that sub 3.00 ERA reliever just has to place his fastball better)

2. Buddy Boshers (Nope.)

3. Gabriel Moya (lots of flash but unproven...I believe in him because of the delivery though)

4. Dietrich Enns (would like to see him in AAA working as a starter for possible spot starts in the show)

5. Adalberto Mejia (could make some long relief appearances but I hope he gets a rotation spot)

6. Tyler Jay (Future Closer candidate and gem to watch...you don't use the 6th pick on a guy you don't envision on your ball club.)

Utility/Bench

1. Eduardo Escobar (Deserves a starting spot to start the 2018 season)

2. Ehire Adrianza (Good story but the bat doesn't do it for me)

3. Granite (Yes Yes and Yes, very good 4th OF.)

4. Grossman (Trade or DFA we just got his career year)

5. Mitch Garver (Groom him big time this year in the show)

Wishlist in Free Agency:

DH:

1. Carlos Santana*** (Pay the money, he fits two needs...DH and Utility, and is a great teammate to have around our young core)

2. Mike Napoli (Only if the price is right otherwise he blocks a spot for one of our prospects to develop)

3. Yonder Alonso ( If he's okay with not playing 1B regularly he would be a definite upgrade over Vargas's bat

Starting Pitcher:

(Don't overspend on Arrieta or Darvish...Stretch your dollar)

1. Alex Cobb*** (Again, PAY THE MONEY. His style fits in Target Field exceptionally well and would be happy to be a 2nd/3rd starter. Also, the Q.O. he received may make his market shrink which means cheaper for us.)

2. Lance Lynn (Ehh...good numbers but I'm not convinced he can put those up consistently with the money he will demand.)

3. Anibal Sanchez (1 year prove it deal with a second year option full of incentives. I think he has more in the tank)

4. Clay Buchholz (Same as Sanchez)

RH Relief Pitcher:

1. Addison Reed*** (has history closing, will come cheaper than what he should. locks down our setup or closer spot)

2. Trevor Rosenthal (Give him a shot. Might find a 27 year old who flourishes with new scenery.)

3. Drew Storen (Have wanted to see him in a Twins uniform for a while. Has a good arsenal for the $$$ he'll cost)

4. Steve Cishek (Funky delivery. Good Middle Relief guy)

5. Luke Gregorson (Good 7th/8th inning piece)

6. Glen Perkins (Minor League Deal for the heck of it)

7. Pat Neshek (Funky Delivery again but older than Cishek so he worries me)

LH Relief Pitcher:

1. Mike Minor*** (I love him! Opted out of his deal so make the Royals hurt because of it. Nasty stuff. Could see him as our closer...ERA could be definitely lower than 3.00)

2. Brian Duensing/ Fernando Abad (Minor League deals or cheap MLB ones. Could regain some magic back in Minnesota)

(No one else because I believe Rogers and Moya can hold down the fort if we get one of these guys...especially Minor

Utility:

These Guys have to come cheaper than what they'll originally ask...

1. Darwin Barney (Plays multiple positions and has been in the Cubs locker room...knows how to work with young players)

2. Adam Rosales (Solid Dozier fill in to keep him fresh. Also plays shortstop with decent glove and bat numbers)

3. Erick Aybar (Veteran Leadership...good relationship with Torii Hunter)

That's all I have for now please comment below with what you think. This will give us an Elite Lineup and tolerable pitching to hopefully run away with the central (I think the Indians are going to regress and the other teams are irrelevant, now's the time to play our cards and strike!!!) Coming out with trade ideas for the off season soon so stay tuned.