One Intriguing Way the Twins Could Use Their Remaining Money

[HoskenPowell]

How many millions are the RedSox gonna send along with him??  10/15/20 million???   Guys a ticking time bomb.   If they send 15 million and don't cost us more than Kepler sure go ahead.....but we can find 30/40 innings out of the minors at minimum.......Be a miracle if he pitched 100 innnings.

I would never expect him to do more than 5/6 starts with 5/6 innings a start

[bap3141]

6 hours ago, Rosterman said:

I would try and get Cueto for less and two years, if possible. Probably a better return in the end. And, who knows, might have some money leftover for a bullpen arm.

Gross. Rather they stand pat than add that junk baller. Speaking of players well past their prime.

[DocBauer]

Nick, I don't think this is a crazy idea at all, even though I don't know that I'm on board. And I have to admit, I've been out on him the past few years when his name has been brought up previously based on his last few seasons. But then I read your thoughts, and went back again a d looked at his career.

He was still really good in 2018. Not so good in 2019 where he was probably struggling due to his arm and eventual surgery. But in SSS, he was throwing pretty well in 2021 again. And then 2022 was, obviously, a bit of a nightmare year.

If we eliminate 2022, he looks like an arm ready to bounce back strong based on his 2021, coming back from TJ. Someone mentioned Verlander. There was a brief time when he looked almost cooked in Detroit before rebounding and finding just as much success as he had previously after the trade to Houston.

I'm not so certain Sale is cooked yet. I could see a major rebound and a few more really good years if 2022, and his various injuries there can be pushed aside and overcome. But wouldn't Boston probably see the same thing?

A no trade clause? Those are often waived. He might be looking for a change of scenery out of Boston, and a fresh start. The more of his contract the Twins take on, the lower the trade cost, which might play a part.

I do worry some about the mesh of personality to the Twins roster. I had forgotten about the uniform cutting situation. Competitive fire, and frustration, are good things and can be understood and accepted. But extreme forms can be equally detrimental and negative. For the most part, I think the FO has been pretty calculated in regard to personality, though they've taken "risks" a couple of times.

IF the Twins see a serious rebound, the cost is cheap, and IF they feel he fits in the clubhouse, I see a potential for a huge rebound that pays real dividends. 

I don't dislike this idea at all. Potentially low risk and high reward. But I'd bet Boston sees the potential reward, he'd have to want a change of scenery, and I wouldn't want him if the FO had any doubts about personality fit. But it's NOT a crazy or bad idea.

 

[old nurse]

2018 was Sale’s last good year. Who was the last player to come back after 4 non seasons to be elite for 2 more years

[Blyleven2011]

Payroll ...

Spend it or not spend it , that is the question  ....

Cleveland had a low payroll last year and won the weak division but they made it to the playoffs  and collapsed  ...

You don't need a large payroll to win , I say let the young players play and see where it gets us ,,,

Would like for us to get a stronger bullpen  and if we're winning at the deadline , then pursue a top starting pitcher for the playoffs push  , a left hander is needed but at this time we don't need him , see if he has a bounce back season  ...

[Steve71]

Fun to speculate, but there is zero indication or reporting that the Red Sox have any interest in moving Sale.  He has negative trade value, so they would have to pay salary or send along assets to get him moved.  I don't see that happening, so this topic is intellectually interesting but unrealistic based on current information.

[cHawk]

On 1/9/2023 at 5:54 AM, USAFChief said:

My intriguing idea: take that cash, make a huge pile, douse it with gasoline, light it, and watch it burn.

Neither Nick's idea or mine will help the Twins win, but mine would actually be intriguing. 

[RaoulDuke]

This has become an interesting gamble after the events of today.

Trevor Story is going under the knife for ligament repair leaving Boston even more devoid of infielders, and the Twins just happened to solve SS for a couple years. 

Is there something to be worked out with Polanco/ Farmer/ Gordon headlining a deal to bring Sale to MN?

Its an injury risk riddled move that has a low floor and high ceiling but that seems to be a Falvine special at this point.