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I don't get the whole drafting of college relief pitchers and converting them to starters thing. College coaches aren't stupid, they've got these guys in the bullpen for a reason. Has that ever worked for the Twins?

How long before Bryant is in Chicago? September?

Max Murphy has been a pleasant surprise. He could surprise some people.

Happy for Pino, he deserves a shot. Make an impression Yohan!

I found this nugget from Derek Wetmore interesting, "Ryan said he'd like to draft a lot of left-handed pitching". Perhaps there is something to the recent Sean Newcomb steam. At the very least, I'm guessing they rank Newcomb over Nola. http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Report_No_question_Terry_Ryan_will_return_to_GM_post_this_season060214

Did anyone watch Nola last night? Sounds like another solid outing. http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2014/06/lsus_aaron_nola_shuts_up_houst.html

Ugh, I wouldn't be a fan of that. 5th pick overall is too high for that IMO, stick with BPA.

Could he be short term answer at CF? Until Buxton is ready? Mike Berardino ‏@MikeBerardino Danny Santana is going to work more in center during BP today. Gardy says he could be an option if Hicks continues to struggle.

No Twins offer? I'm shocked I tell you, just shocked. Yes, that's my attempt at sarcasm. I hope they're not done for the offseason though, they've still got plenty of room for improvement.

Agree completely, they should be building around that core not subtracting from it.

Hawkins to the Rockies. LaTroy Hawkins agrees to one year, 2.5 million deal with the #Rockies to be their closer — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) November 19, 2013

Good move, I don't see much downside.

The lineup the Twins are fielding at this point is pretty embarrassing. I wouldn't discount that 100 loss possibility just yet.

Wow, TR really wanted to dump Morneau.

This is great, I live in Scottsdale, I can't wait to see these guys!

What's the deal with Tim Atherton? He seems kind of old for low A but he's having some success. What kind of stuff does he have?

I don't have much confidence that TR will make any meaningful trades this offseason. He's waiting on the kids at this point.

That's a pretty nice return for Butera. Props to TR.

Yet another example of TR leaving no stone unturned in his quest to improve the team. Or not.

What makes you think they aren't looking to make another salary dump? I'm guessing the price isn't very high for Morneau at this point.

It sounds like the Blue Jays and the Orioles have both been looking into Morneau. I have a feeling he's gone by the deadline. Cafardo On Morneau, Blue Jays, Veras, Ramirez: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com Orioles Notes: Young, Morneau, Morse: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

The Diamondbacks are getting desperate for starting pitching. Owings is blocked in AZ. Would the D-backs go for deal centered around Kevin Correia and Chris Owings? The D-backs need to do something soon, their lead has evaporated.

That's a pretty spot on column by Reusse.

I believe this report, I think at this point it's more about Ryan's ego than about having the cash to spend. It seems as though Ryan finds it to be a bigger challenge to him personally to build a winner on the cheap than to build a winner by spending money and that's the approach he's going to sink or swim with.

They have to listen to offers for anyone on the team not named Arcia. I wouldn't want to be just giving anyone away though (like last year), it's not like they need to cut salary.