3 Scenarios for Free Agent Hitters

[talkintwins]

Since the winter meetings begin this weekend, I compiled 3 scenarios of free agent hitters the Twins might find themselves considering. All three scenarios cost roughly the same, assuming that an equal amount has been set aside for pitching as well.

• Scenario #1 has the Twins signing Willson Contreras, Josh Bell, Luke Voit, and Elvis Andrus (who will cover SS at least until Lewis/Lee are ready)... leans more toward RH hitters
• Scenario #2 - the superstar route - similar to 2022
• Scenario #3 features Dansby Swanson as the prime target, with Michael Brantley's 130ish wRC+ and on-base skills providing more offence

In scenarios #1 and #2, Jorge Polanco has been dealt elsewhere & Luis Arraez is playing 2B (assuming his offseason conditioning goes as planned). In all 3 scenarios, Max Kepler has been dealt away. 
(note: I fully anticipate Polanco & Kepler being on the team come Opening Day - this is just a fun exercise to explore a "what if" and examine the potential domino effect of signing certain players)

The objective is to consider the impact of the Twins signing certain key free agents, and how some signings might prevent the team from affording other needs.

What approach matters to you the most?

[terrydactyls]

Scenario #4.  The Pohlad's go nuts and adopt the San Diego ownership mindset:  You Can't Take It With You!!  Under this scenario, the Twins sign Correa, Wilson Contreras, Chris Bassett, and Josh Bell, and the Pohlad's watch the value of the franchise go up $500M.

[Major League Ready]

7 hours ago, terrydactyls said:

Scenario #4.  The Pohlad's go nuts and adopt the San Diego ownership mindset:  You Can't Take It With You!!  Under this scenario, the Twins sign Correa, Wilson Contreras, Chris Bassett, and Josh Bell, and the Pohlad's watch the value of the franchise go up $500M.

There is zero doubt that they would do this if it would drive the franchise value up wildly as you suggest.