Article: Twins Trade Deadline Primer

[jorgenswest]

Is the trade counter already at 2? Arcia and Jepsen were part of the opening day roster. Arcia has been moved. Jepsen is yet to be resolved. The return is minimal but similar to what we might expect from Nolasco or Plouffe. Space is cleared on the roster.

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

  On 7/6/2016 at 11:17 AM, jorgenswest said:

Is the trade counter already at 2? Arcia and Jepsen were part of the opening day roster. Arcia has been moved. Jepsen is yet to be resolved. The return is minimal but similar to what we might expect from Nolasco or Plouffe. Space is cleared on the roster.

I don't count them, as it's likely neither will return anything other than cash.

[jorgenswest]

  On 7/6/2016 at 11:38 AM, Brock Beauchamp said:

I don't count them, as it's likely neither will return anything other than cash.

Fair enough.

 

If Arcia returns a player or Jepsen gives salary relief, isn't that what we are hoping to get from the likes of Nolasco or Plouffe? I would put Santana in the salary relief group also. They might not count either.

 

In that case, the Twins have very few veteran players worthy of a return. Everyone should go under on th number.

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

  On 7/6/2016 at 11:45 AM, jorgenswest said:

If Arcia returns a player or Jepsen gives salary relief, isn't that what we are hoping to get from the likes of Nolasco or Plouffe? I would put Santana in the salary relief group also. They might not count either.

I don't care about salary relief for Jepsen, as he's gone after this season anyway... We can only wish the same applied to Nolasco.

 

Nolasco counts because his absence helps the 2017 roster in two ways: rotation space and money. The same *kinda* applies to Plouffe but unlike Nolasco, the Twins are under no obligation to Trevor for 2017.

 

I'm okay if the Twins trade Santana, I'm okay if they keep him. He hasn't been great, he hasn't been terrible. There's always space in a rotation for ONE guy like that (the problem is the Twins often have 3-4 guys like that).

[beckmt]

Any player who will not be here in 2019 should be trade bait.  Here is what I would do.

Trade one or both of Santana and Nolasco.  Both will bring returns with probably cash having to be sent as part of the deal.  This should free up room for rising starting pitchers (Berrios) and maybe others.

Trade Abad and any other reliever (Kinzler) who has value.  Returns are possible, at the deadline who knows what clubs will need help.  Many decent clubs have shaky bullpens at this time.

Plouffe will probably have to wait until offseason.  If I cannot move him, will have to consider a non tender.

Dozier should bring a decent return.  If you cannot get this keep him.

Call Mauer in and see if he will take a longer term deal to be the Twins roving ambassador.  He would still get his money or more over a longer term.  If he does not agree to this, tell him that his role will be greatly reduced the next two years and see if he will waive his no trade clause.   Would not be this year or next, but would consider DFAing him(he gets paid anyway) to see what I have behind him.

Prepare to attempt and sign an ace after the 2017 campaign(with subtractions, there should be plenty of money for a 4 - 5 year contract). 

[ckrolak]

Looks like Ervin Santana made a nice pitching audition today for some other teams.

[jorgenswest]

Hill going to Red Sox. Reyes with Mets. Two teams found an infielder at no or little prospect cost. Gourriel still available.

 

How much demand will there be for Dozier, Plouffe or Nunez? Is there a supply of other players like Hill with a low cost of acquisition?

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

  On 7/8/2016 at 4:04 PM, jorgenswest said:

Hill going to Red Sox. Reyes with Mets. Two teams found an infielder at no or little prospect cost. Gourriel still available.

I saw that Aaron Hill trade.  Aaron Wilkerson isn't exactly a prospect, but he is definitely interesting.  I would have dealt Plouffe and cash for him (obviously before Plouffe's injury, although I could see Hill as being preferable anyway).

 

I don't think anyone is looking to Gourriel for 2016 help, at this point.

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

  On 7/8/2016 at 4:04 PM, jorgenswest said:

How much demand will there be for Dozier, Plouffe or Nunez? Is there a supply of other players like Hill with a low cost of acquisition?

There are a few.  Danny Valencia, Zach Cozart, Yunel Escobar, and David Freese were mentioned in MLBTR's most recent top 20 trade candidate piece, as well as Sean Rodriguez, Steve Pearce, Jed Lowrie, and Mark Reynolds as guys with recent infield experience in the honorable mention group (alongside Plouffe and Nunez):

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/07/top-20-trade-candidates.html

[Richie the Rally Goat]

  On 7/6/2016 at 11:17 AM, jorgenswest said:

Is the trade counter already at 2? Arcia and Jepsen were part of the opening day roster. Arcia has been moved. Jepsen is yet to be resolved. The return is minimal but similar to what we might expect from Nolasco or Plouffe. Space is cleared on the roster.

jeppy was released