Duke Powell

Clark’s reasoning is solid. John Bonnes does an excellent job reporting on a difficult and nuanced subject. Couldn’t help, though, to note the multiple references to the “market.” To that I offer a question. What type of “market” can support busineses that “tank” and “stink” without the threat of bankruptcy or closure? Indeed, what type of market provides a guaranteed reward for offering a non-competitive product. Government is the only answer I can come up with.

The Twins attempted to reassign Gimenez to the minors and he refused, declaring free agency. Joe Madden had Gimenez at Tampa and the Cubs signed him to a minor league deal. He has had a hot early spring as a non-roster invitee. While always a career backup, Gimenez has been around a long time. Hard to figure why the Twins would give up a known (albeit aging) quantity and leaving themselves with two back-ups with scant MLB experience. Joe Madden sees value while the Twins now struggle to find backup catchers better than the Fryer/Hermann/Pinto/Doumit era.

1. If the MLB’s policy just covers sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse, it does not seem that the allegations comfortably fit - even if true. At most any punishment should be minor. 2. Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed in seeing Sanyo reporting to camp weighing 290 lbs. Being unable to participate in off-season workouts is no excuse. His weight has been a constant irritant to the franchise since he was drafted and he has refused to address the issue. I’m afraid is time to cut bait - dump him for the guy in Kansas City.