To me Catcher is more important than SS signing and Rodon should not get seven years, but the good catchers are going with MLB.com reporting San Diego is going after Vazquez.  Where do we go?  

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Well,  the name I keep hearing on TD is Omar Narvaez so at least the bar isn't set to high.

Why to delay in getting the most critical need which the Twins have for 2023, a catcher? 

Vazquez is considered 2nd best catcher on the market. When first best signs for 5/87 contract his agent is going to want close to that. That would be why he has suitors but no contract.  2/20 seems like a more reasonable number, but the agent has to hold out for unreasonable. 

Title correction:

Padres Might Go After Literally Anyone, AJ Preller May Be Institutionalized

2 hours ago, dxpavelka said:

Well,  the name I keep hearing on TD is Omar Narvaez so at least the bar isn't set to high.

If Narvaez is the answer, I might rather bring back Gary Sanchez.

The Padres have created a team that draws fans. Last year they finished with around 1.2 million more in seats than the Twins in a similar, albeit warmer, market. How much money does that raise?

The Twins apparently offered him a contract and he hasn't accept it yet, so he might be headed elsewhere.

 

If he signs elsewhere, there's still Zunino, Narvaez and Barnhart. I'd be fine with any of them. Gary Sanchez is still unsigned as well but hopefully both parties have moved on.

22 minutes ago, tony&rodney said:

The Padres have created a team that draws fans. Last year they finished with around 1.2 million more in seats than the Twins in a similar, albeit warmer, market. How much money does that raise?

Even if you take a relatively low ticket price like $25, that's roughly $30m before you factor in concessions and whatnot.

One other option that I would like for them to explore is the Pirates Roberto Perez.  He ruptured his hammy last year but should be ready by 2023. He's a talented backstop and decent hitter and his recovery likely makes him a perfect candidate for a platoon. I dunno if he's available, but it's the Pirates -- who isn't available on that team?

Twins could trade With Toronto for 1 of their young catchers.

I’m perfectly fine waiting out the catcher market. For me, there’s not a significant difference between Vazquez, Roberto Perez, Tucker Barnhardt, etc. 

Sounds like Vazquez is waiting to see who will offer a 3rd or 4th year on their contract offer. No thanks. 

18 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

I’m perfectly fine waiting out the catcher market. For me, there’s not a significant difference between Vazquez, Roberto Perez, Tucker Barnhardt, etc. 

Sounds like Vazquez is waiting to see who will offer a 3rd or 4th year on their contract offer. No thanks. 

This! Unless you have Joe Mauer, churn and burn catchers like relievers.

1 hour ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Even if you take a relatively low ticket price like $25, that's roughly $30m before you factor in concessions and whatnot.

 

2 hours ago, tony&rodney said:

The Padres have created a team that draws fans. Last year they finished with around 1.2 million more in seats than the Twins in a similar, albeit warmer, market. How much money does that raise?

According to Forbes the average revenue per fan is $54 Statistica says average ticket price is $22. Before anyone says anything similar to “$60 million !” Remember that revenue is shared after expenses. The $26m in gate is split somewhere in half and the $34 in merchandise and food has material and people cost to it. Those revenues are also shared after expenses are paid.  Accountants and support staff cost money.  

3 hours ago, bap3141 said:

One other option that I would like for them to explore is the Pirates Roberto Perez.  He ruptured his hammy last year but should be ready by 2023. He's a talented backstop and decent hitter and his recovery likely makes him a perfect candidate for a platoon. I dunno if he's available, but it's the Pirates -- who isn't available on that team?

I had forgotten about Perez. That's an interesting option as well. Trades would always be my last option during the offseason (why give up player value when you could sign a similar player for just money?) but if the FA market doesn't go the way they want he's a very intriguing option.

13 hours ago, DJL44 said:

If Narvaez is the answer, I might rather bring back Gary Sanchez.

I agree.  Actually, now that the answer is Vasquez, I wouldn't, if the price was right, wouldn't be opposed to retaining Sanchez as a third option / DH.  Can never have too many bats.