tony&rodney

Agree, I am not a fan of trading Kepler for all those reasons mentioned. Still, management needs to look around and listen to every scenario. A previous poster mentioned a trade for Luis Castillo (with a WHIP of 1.14 and a .202 ba vs him). The Reds have a third baseman but need a catcher and are low on outfield prospects. Now I don't know why Cincy would consider trading Castillo, but perhaps Garver, Larnach, and maybe something like Thorpe might gain their interest. Garver was fantastic and there isn't much to complain about him, yet Castillo is a top starting pitcher. If the budget allows $140- $150 million, then signing two FA is more appealing. I hope the front office can turn over all the stones and patch together a pitching staff. A trade seems likely and Rosario is just one option.

Refreshing change of thinking. Yes, if trades are to be made, all players need to be evaluated for their return. Too much focus on Rosario when Garver, Sano or others might bring the plus needed for the Twins. I am not advocating a trade of any specific player but an open approach to the evaluations. I am hopeful that the budget is open to a $130-145 million.

I agree that Sano is not in line for a Gold Glove and believe improved defense is important for the Twins but I wonder if Sano is fully open to being moved across the diamond. The Twins could really use a focused and motivated Miguel Sano. I like that you are pushing for the front office to spend and hopefully Wheeler or others are enticed to sign for 2020. The idea of adding Gordon and Pomeranz is solid, however their costs should be about double the rates stated. An interesting plan, for sure, but Rendon is almost surely looking elsewhere.

Fair plan. The higher number for Wheeler would be offset by lower numbers for other starters. Pomeranz will get more but budget is in line. good job.

The Twins need to improve their rotation and defense. They have options with the current money available (@$150 million). The team should not have huge changes outside of rotation. Garver is a tremendous player and Buxton a potential superstar. I wonder if these two are what other teams might covet from the Twins and make a match for a trade or two. The free agents are there to sign. Yasmani G. would be a solid pickup. One relief pitcher, Will Smith could complete the bullpen and a trade (Buxton & mlers 4 Noah S. might push the Twins forward. Personally, I don't know which FA pitcher is best but Wheeler & Bumgarner for $40 million can be done. This winter should be cold, but the hot stove holds promise.

no. C Yasmani Grandal 20.0 1B Alex Kirillof .6 2B Luis Arraez .6 3B Miguel Sano 5.6 SS Jorge Polanco 4.0 LF Eddie Rosario 8.4 CF Christian Pache .6 RF Max Kepler 6.0 DH Nelson Cruz 12.0 IF Ehire Adrianza 3.0 OF LaMonte Wade, Jr. .6 C Willians Astudillo .6 C Martin Maldonado 3.0 Total for hitters 65.0 SP Jose Berrios 6.0 SP Madison Baumgartner 18.0 SP Noah Syndergaard 10.0 SP rookie - BG or RD or LT .6 SP Zack Wheeler 20.0 Total for SPs 54.0 RP Taylor Rodgers 4.0 RP Tyler Duffey 2.0 RP Matt Whistler 1.0 RP Zack Little .6 RP Cody Stashak .6 RP Randy Dobnak * .6 RP Lewis Thorpe * .6 RP Brusdar Graterol * .6 RP Will Smith 14.0 Total for RPs 24.0 * 1 as SP Team Total 143.0 Free Agents: Yasmani Grandal 3/60 Madison Baumgartner 4/72 Zack Wheeler 5/100 Will Smith 3/42 Trades: Marwin Gonzalez Christian Pache Mitch Garver 4 Ian Anderson/Kyle Wright Trevor May or just CP Blaine Enlow Byron Buxton+mlers 4 Noah Syndergaard No Trades of Royce Lewis, Alex Kirillof, Brusdar Graterol, or Jordan Balozovic (sp?). Maybe sign veteran CF ( 7.0 ), but keep total near 150.0 total