Twins among teams 'seriously in play' for Rodon

Not a chance. 

Dan Hayes of The Athletic went as far to imply it's likely the Twins will end up with "one of the Carlos", whether that ends up being Rodon or Correa.  I'd put better odds on it being Carrasco.

9 minutes ago, Original_JB said:

Dan Hayes of The Athletic went as far to imply it's likely the Twins will end up with "one of the Carlos", whether that ends up being Rodon or Correa.  I'd put better odds on it being Carrasco.

Nah...Carlos Silva!

5 minutes ago, CRF said:

Nah...Carlos Silva!

I'd almost be ok with that.  I attended the following game of his.   https://coffeyvillewhirlwind.wordpress.com/2009/05/19/2005-carlos-silvas-74-pitch-complete-game/

57 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

Maybe it will be more of the Ricky Nolasco attitude. 

Either way, it's complete crap that the Yankees have all the money, yet likely don't have to spend nearly as much as the other teams to get certain players because those players will take a discount to play for them.

Can we really call it a discount if the highest bid wins?

I'll feel bad for the Twins if/when they come with receipts and show they submitted the best offer and were told "no thanks."

They probably have a better chance of getting Rodan from the Godzilla movies, than they do of getting Rodon. As you can see...Rodan likes to pitch inside!

The Marlins have 2 pitchers Lopez & Cabrera are young and good stats and but may be cheaper than Roden but in a different type of currency $$$ and or player assets. Which currency is most easily refurbished? If the transaction is a failure. If the transaction is a successful when will the Twins start seeing result? Witch trade will bring back fans

1 hour ago, Original_JB said:

Dan Hayes of The Athletic went as far to imply it's likely the Twins will end up with "one of the Carlos", whether that ends up being Rodon or Correa.  I'd put better odds on it being Carrasco.

You throw a nice 12 to 6 curveball on that one.

43 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

If he picks the Yankees despite a higher offer from the Twins or Cardinals, the highest bid wouldn't win. Just as the Yankees got Judge despite reportedly not having the highest bid.

Was it complete crap when Mauer, or more recently Buxton, eschewed FA and left money on the table to stay in MN? 

If Rodon signs with NY for less, and the Twins are one of the teams that bested their offer, then sure, throw a pity party and run with the "NY discount," theory, but until that happens there isn't anything unusual with how FA has played out for them.  

We will know soon enough.  Hopefully C-4 will be a player for the Twins for a long time. By the way, I used to cook c-rations with C-4, which we removed from our claymore mines. Just light a teaspoon sized chunk of C-4 on the ground, fold back the metal top to the c-ration can and use the folded top for a handle and hold your can over the small hot flame, constantly stirring the contents so they won't burn and in a short time the food would be hot. Ham and limas, canned ham and eggs, pork and beans, canned mystery meat. Not too tasty, but provided energy. 

4 minutes ago, KirbyDome89 said:

Was it complete crap when Mauer, or more recently Buxton, eschewed FA and left money on the table to stay in MN? 

If Rodon signs with NY for less, and the Twins are one of the teams that bested their offer, then sure, throw a pity party and run with the "NY discount," theory, but until that happens there isn't anything unusual with how FA has played out for them.  

I heard Kirby and Joe really stayed for the "pike on a stick" cooked over a fire on a frozen lake. 

1 hour ago, CRF said:

Nah...Carlos Silva!

1 hour ago, Original_JB said:

I'd almost be ok with that.  I attended the following game of his.   https://coffeyvillewhirlwind.wordpress.com/2009/05/19/2005-carlos-silvas-74-pitch-complete-game/

What's so funny about this is that the Twins will sign this guy once the new international signing period starts in January:

https://www.mlb.com/prospects/2023/international/carlos-silva-806991

So they'll definitely get one Carlos, and his last name ist even Silva. ?

That said, I hope they also get C4!

I don't put any stock into anonymous sources. Especially when they're so anonymous as to be potentially no more reputable than a random DM on Twitter, published by a reporter to get clicks.

Sorry but if you can't even cite "someone close to the Twins/Giants/his agent/Rodon", etc. then I just assume you're blowing smoke to get noticed.

The Twins will have to vastly overpay for years 1-2-3 with opt outs to get either of these Carlos guys. They could. Will they?

Oh boy. The receipts will say we were really really close. 

After they didn't buy Verlander, I don't really care. This FO likes to wait until the main course has been taken off the table and nibble at the cold sides. My bet is that Rodon has had his light shine as bright as it ever will, and he will tank from here on out. Maybe one good year left. But he has not proven he is a durable starter at all. Verlander would have been better to have than Correa last year (for the $ especially) and the next 2. I bet the contract Rodon signs will be a total albatross for whoever.

That said..... SPEND JOE SPEND!!!!! Get the best pitching you can, and sooner than later.

3 hours ago, tarheeltwinsfan said:

I heard Kirby and Joe really stayed for the "pike on a stick" cooked over a fire on a frozen lake. 

Now, be careful dere, fella. I hear dat buy-a-vowel Hrbek is quite de sportsman, too. Sometimes dat Bud Grant comes by vid some venison, also, you betcha.