According to Mlbtraderumors the Twins have reached an argeement with J.A. Happ.  I feel we need someone better, but need to see the terms before commenting. 

That's fine, I guess. He's a decent enough pitcher but I'm certainly not falling out of my chair with excitement.

Hopefully this is just a depth signing and there is a follow-up move that actually improves the rotation.

Bauer on his way?

Where's the parade route? I'd like to get my spot reserved now to avoid the rush.

OK. The front office has done great (regular season results) so I guess I’ll give them the benefit of a doubt, but so far they have not been imaginative or aggressive and they have lost much more than they have brought in during free agency. I’d consider Happ a third tier starting pitching free agent signing.

Tells me that Odo is not coming back. 

Poor man's Rich Hill

Last year Bailey and Hill. This year Happ. Believe I'm beginning to see a pattern here......

Tell me again about all the pitchers this FO is/will be developing? 

How they will be so awesome, and be like Cleveland keeps bringing up every year....

I didn't make this up, right?

I actually read about it right here on TD! Right?

I like the signing as a depth/4th 5th starter type. 

 

He IMO is better than Rich Hill and Homer Bailey or at least what they were last year. 

 

This said, I think this team is still light years behind other contenders as it pertains to building a roster for this upcoming season. I doubt they are done, but if so, our bullpen likely kills us this year. 

 

And I would LOVE to see a high upside type starter traded for.