Linus

Let me clarify. His injury history shouldn’t scare them because they have acquired pitchers with injury histories. I actually am not scared of pitchers with an injury history because they all have one.

It’s pretty easy to follow. They won’t spend money on pitching and it’s only the most important part of the game.

You are correct sir!

How long ago was this? It’s ironic that TK wanting him to use the whole field made him millions banging the ball off the Green Monster. Oh and the special vitamins. A bunch of teams passed on him after the Twins released him. Time to get over it.

So you think they are spending that money on other pitching? I’m not trying to be confrontational but want to know what you have in mind.

Sorry. Would you rather pay Eovaldi and take a chance or watch the Pohlad family add $34 million to their portfolio? I know what I want - he is literally the last free agent starter that can make a difference.

This is really the reality. Although with this payroll they have room to sign plenty of guys like this.

Ok Linus. I’m holding the football for you says Lucy.

He has signed with the Rangers for 2 years $34 million. Fricken $17 million a year for a starter that would jump to the top of our rotation. It’s just more of the same confounding obstinate decision making by our FO. I have no confidence they will ever put together consistently good pitching staffs. And I know about the injuries. He would fit right in with our pitching MO.

I think the spirit of his message is correct. The Pohlads will lose on the field before they lose money. I mean it is their team but I’m often amazed when I see posts saying no to a proposed signing because it is an “overpay”. Why do we care? Do you get a cut on what Pohlad saves? I’ve been a Twins fan for 50+ years and i think the current antipathy towards the club is as high as Calvin’s final years.

It would be easier to make a list of people that don’t need to step up. Duran, Arreaz, and ummmm….hold on, let me think…….

Gee I hadn’t noticed.

Yep. Could have been the worst case scenario.

He would be roughly as good as Gray Maeda Mahle and Ryan.

He would be one of our 3 best pitchers. He’s so far from an ace he can’t even see it from there.

I would deal him in a New York minute for the right pitcher. He would have to be combined with another substantial asset to bring back a good starter but I’m ok with that. Polanco is the guy I wouldn’t trade. He’s essentially been our best player over the last 4-5 years and is on a cheap contract. He is so much more valuable than Arreaz but people just don’t get it.

Well he is not an ace or even close.

Why rebuild now? They are close to what I would consider the best way to construct a lineup. Some proven veterans with a farm system that produces 1-2 new starters every year. Whenever you add a Bunche of rookies all at once you likely age going to lose for a while. Pitching is a different story and I don’t really know what to say. They won’t invest free agent dollars or high draft picks for it and are poor at drafting and developing them. Anyway they have three decent starters on their last year. Let’s see what we can do.

I don’t get this at all. Common sense would tell you the Twins had a minimal chance of signing him. There were dozens of articles blog posts etc detailing what was highly likely to happen and they were spot on. Seems to me the Twins were as straightforward as they could be. Essentially they said it would be great to have him but no promises.

I dont what their plans are. No I don’t want Bundy pitching more innings which I never said. I want more innings pitched by good pitchers and I guess I don’t care anymore if it comes from a really good pen.

This is what I have come to believe as well. If they are sticking with the no to the third time through the order strategy then giving a front line starter $100 million probably doesn’t make sense. Build an excellent bullpen and win that way. We’ve got a good start: if we add 2 relievers at the Fulmer or better level we might have something. And it certainly is something they can afford to do.

I’m not an expert but do have some experience in contractual matters. I’m guessing the deal isn’t complete without the physicals. Hence Correas ability to immediately sign with the Mets.

Yea it does. If San Fran signed him assuming the contract would be insured and suddenly it’s not - that’s a whole different equation.

The idea that SF suddenly got cold feet is silly. They had plenty of time to thoroughly consider the signing. The most plausible explanation is they wanted to insure the contract and the insurance company had an issue with the medicals.

It’s not about taxes! He can make an absolute killing in endorsements in nyc. Tax rates are non factor in the overall equation.