randy_moist

I don't want to get hung up the GGs too much, but comparing awards voting from Hrbeks day to present isn't fair. In general, numbers and actual observations/analysis play a much bigger role now than reputation did back then. You're right, though, other factors still play into it. I think in the case of Gallo, he earns GGs because he's an elite and complete defender. He does way more with his arm than Kepler and the other aspects are neutral at best. If he's an upgrade defensively and offensively, which I think is entirely possible, then spending $11 million on him is worth it if Max can truly be moved. It's only a couple million to upgrade afterall As for cynicism over this season, please by all means! I have felt much of that with this org, I'm not trying to say you shouldn't feel a certain way. Just don't take it out on other posters is what I'm suggesting. We're more or less seeing these things from the same vantage point as fans. Which means when we disagree, it's because we simply see the same thing differently. Suggesting other people have some agenda because they don't see things your way (the essence of your op) is dismissive and pretty egotistical tbh

I never said batting average doesn't matter. It's an essential part of OBP. Gallo is at the extremes, no doubts about that. But anway you could look at his career numbers too

Also, there is nothing preventing the Twins from signing a right handed bat. This is routinely a criticism I see here, but people do remember that Kepler and Garlick were both on the roster the last two years? The roster isn't set yet, and they can still add a RH OF and clear any logjam that they create.

Batting average doesn't indicate the frequency of outs made, on base percentage does. Calling him an automatic out misunderstands how his plate appearances are actually being spent. If you don't like him stylistically, that's valid. But your critique here overstates a flaw that isn't really one.

This is asinine. The thread is overwhelming opposed to the signing, but a small group of us like it and that makes us sycophants? How about trying to engage earnestly with other posters you disagree with, instead of just being a butt about things? For example, I think Gallo is a clear upgrade over Kepler. Ever wonder why Kepler, despite his reputation, doesn't win GGs? That's because they've been going to Gallo, instead. Kepler is very good in the OF, Gallo is probably better. I also think a cursory look at bbref will show anyone that Gallo is just the better offensive player. There's room to quibble on style and future projections. But I believe, to date, there's not much debate. That's why they're 'hell bent on trading him,' they've already shown that for a slight bit more money, they can improve. Post-Hot Stove, this is the sort of move they can and should make to spend the money they have, regardless of what could have been done previously and our sentiments about that.

Required watch They paid a couple million for an upgrade over Kepler (presuming a trade). It's not exciting, but it's a good move. The problem is we don't yet know where this ranks amongst all off-season moves.

He was legitimately great between 2019 and 2020. Combined ERA+ 194 in a fireman's role. Great peripherals too. I think you're having selective memory

I'm not a Miguel Sano fan because of the off field stuff. I would have preferred if they never extended him. In the current circumstances, he should play everyday until the trade deadline. If he can get hot enough to convince another team he's capable of hitting at his career rates, there's the potential for the Twins to make a good trade. Several contenders (from my memory from looking at rosters: Atlanta, Mets, Mariners, Houston, and a couple others I can't recall) have 1B/DH holes that Sano would be a clear upgrade at. The tight window means he needs to play daily and well. Nothing is guaranteed, but the few lost PAs for other players won't matter much in the long term. Many of those teams are pitching rich, and given the Twins can eat the remaining money, there's no reason they can't get a FA to be middle relief pitcher back. All that player has to do is clear the Pagan bar tbh. It's a small investment of playing time for a marginal return, but it could save prospect capital. It could be one of the cheapest, least painful ways for these contenders to fill the hole too.