Reviewing the Remaining Free Agent Relievers

Sign them all!

Nice article! I really like Nick Vincent, and I'm surprised to even hear he was a free agent. His numbers the past few years look pretty good and he would be a fine addition to the 'pen. 

Norris' numbers don't impress me. He gets a lot of whiffs but he's been around 4.00 FIP the past two seasons and will be 34, so he's near the back-end of the options IMO.

I like Brach just like Vincent, either one would be fine.

Warren had some really good numbers the past couple years in Yankee Stadium, but upon arriving in Seattle, he wasn't very good. I'd love to have him if he can replicate those numbers as a Yankee.

Hunter Strickland and Alex Wilson are a couple more that would improve our pen. Though neither are flashy but will likely have one great Twins asset going for them, Cheap.

I don't care which one we get, as long as we get one. I look for Reed to rebound in a big way, and given time I think Romero will be solid until he can refine his change-up and return to the rotation in 2020.

I think we might be playing beer ball this season and won't lose half our games by 1 run. 

Coming from the left side Justin Wilson looks worth while. He can be wild, but so can Kimbrel, but last season an 11.4 K/9.

I'd still like to see Mychal Givens be brought over from Baltimore by trade.

I like Norris, and you convinced me on Vincent.

I'd also still take Greg Holland as well. His St. Louis stint killed my fantasy team last year, but he had no spring training. He was studly in Washington and has a track record. 

Most importantly -- great summary and discussion starter. But, Jamie, only 54 posts in four years? You need to do more than one per month!

After reading the thoughts people are saying about going after Machado on a short-term deal, I started thinking the same about Kimbrel, and then I read this on mlb.com. https://www.mlb.com/news/best-free-agent-fits-for-craig-kimbrel/c-302893196. 

• 5. Twins
• The Twins are gearing up to challenge the Indians in the AL Central in 2019. They clearly think their young core is ready to make the leap, and they've added a lot of power to their offense by grabbing Nelson Cruz, C.J. Cron and Jonathan Schoop. But after those acquisitions, the back end of their bullpen still looks like it needs a boost. They did sign Blake Parker, they have some other options like Addison Reed and Trevor May, and Taylor Rogers might be the best reliever you've never heard of. But those guys just aren't in Kimbrel's class. On the other hand, as a bridge to Kimbrel… that could a strong group. Minnesota might have to wait out the market, but the idea of adding an elite closer should be a tantalizing one, especially since the Twins' bullpen was a big question mark even during their surprise run to the playoffs two years ago.

Given that with the way the market has gone, it seems clear that he's not going to get the 70/4 that MLBTR predicted. How much would it take to get him on a 1-year deal? If no contention, he'd certainly net a haul as well.

After reading the thoughts people are saying about going after Machado on a short-term deal, I started thinking the same about Kimbrel, and then I read this on mlb.com. https://www.mlb.com/news/best-free-agent-fits-for-craig-kimbrel/c-302893196. 

 

• 5. Twins
• The Twins are gearing up to challenge the Indians in the AL Central in 2019. They clearly think their young core is ready to make the leap, and they've added a lot of power to their offense by grabbing Nelson Cruz, C.J. Cron and Jonathan Schoop. But after those acquisitions, the back end of their bullpen still looks like it needs a boost. They did sign Blake Parker, they have some other options like Addison Reed and Trevor May, and Taylor Rogers might be the best reliever you've never heard of. But those guys just aren't in Kimbrel's class. On the other hand, as a bridge to Kimbrel… that could a strong group. Minnesota might have to wait out the market, but the idea of adding an elite closer should be a tantalizing one, especially since the Twins' bullpen was a big question mark even during their surprise run to the playoffs two years ago.

Given that with the way the market has gone, it seems clear that he's not going to get the 70/4 that MLBTR predicted. How much would it take to get him on a 1-year deal? If no contention, he'd certainly net a haul as well.

Offer Kimbrel a 1/18. Or a 2/35 with the 2nd year being a player opt out deal. I would still want one of the remaining guys we're discussing here added on top of Kimbrel.

They said some very nice things about our favorite team, I hope everyone got a chance to read that. I agree, we have a pretty strong group to form a bridge to our closer.

Does anyone else feel you have get off this board to get an accurate and consistent assessment of our chances? 

Of all the above, Brach would be my choice. The numbers are there, as is the experience...including saving some games...yet he's young enough at 33 to have a few good years left. (Longer deal, extension, etc).

I'd be interested more than I am in Norris if his second half mystery fade could be figured out. If it is fatigue,he could still be valuable as a 1 IP closer or set up option. There is value in that, but it shortens your pen.

Tyler Clippard may be as good or better than any of the above list.

On a 3 yr downturn, is Greg Holland going to have to settle for a milb invite? If so, why not us?

1a] Brach

1b] Clippers

3] Buchholz: at 34 and multiple time missed due to injury, would he consider a move to the pen to prolong his career and hopefully avoid the DL with more appearances but fewer IP?

Notably absent from this and any other list: Martin Perez. What is happening

None. I feel like the site contrarian, but I say this seriously because our coaches should be able to work with the rookies and minor leaguers we have and coax the stats that these players have.  Just adding someone because they have been around does nothing for me.  I think we missed our opportunity for the type of reliever we need and it is now better to concentrate on making our own talent perform better.

None. I feel like the site contrarian, but I say this seriously because our coaches should be able to work with the rookies and minor leaguers we have and coax the stats that these players have.  Just adding someone because they have been around does nothing for me.  I think we missed our opportunity for the type of reliever we need and it is now better to concentrate on making our own talent perform better.

Fair enough, I think the problem is that most of the members here have lost faith in the development process. The Twins minor leagues have developed so few successful relievers in the past 8 years that we have zero hope for minor league relievers to make an impact on this team. I wish I could agree with you.

Have any of them ever had an Arlington mailing address? 

Um... that is it? Tons of relievers out there yet only mentioning 4 seems a bit empty. The four mentioned are okay like many of the others still out there but the list is long and the article short.... fairly disappointing....

LOL. You should write a more comprehensive blog post outlining the rest and what they might bring to the table. Just chose 4 I liked. Didn't claim a comprehensive list.

Your last sentence asked us who we would like to see the Twins sign or trade for, so any others you passed it on for us to bring up and debate. I think the guys you pointed out are all credible lower tier options. This is a good food for thought article. 

Agree, definitely a ton of other names to look out for. I specifically looked at RHP but LHP would have included Alex Wilson and Xavier Cedeno.

Instead of Justin Wilson we get Martin Perez.....

Lovely.

I like the idea of taking a flier on Holland? He has had great success in the past.