Padres might go after Vazquez

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. 

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.

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.

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.  

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.