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Seriously just want Molitar gone at this point. Either try to win or give the youngsters playing time. Starting Wilson and Motter does neither.

Unless they are actively tanking, starting Astudillo at 2nd is inexcusable. Escobar has experience there at least not to mention Polanco. Or even better, let him catch, Wilson being used as the primary catcher is ridiculous.

The Rockies had to make that deal, even if they likely won't like the deal toward the end. Blackmon is one of their most popular players, they don't have a ready replacement like the Twins do for Dozier and, most importantly, they need to show this kind of commitment if they want to get Arenado signed to a long term deal. Get those two locked up and they're in good shape to be competitive for the next few years. They definitely make some odd decisions (that Desmond deal is completely stupid) but I don't think this is one. As a fan (they're my second team since I live in Denver now) it's nice to finally see some commitment to at least try to win.

I think Mauer retires when his contract expires. Stewart won't get picked, the only reason to suggest he would is his draft status.

Can we bring back Pat Neshek? Has the experience the Twins could use even if he hasn't spent much time as a closer.

Curtiss hasn't given up a home run since 2015 and, unless I'm mistaken, has never given up a home run in the minors as a reliever.

Slegers is free!

Free Slegers

Free Slegers

Hate me if you want, but I'd love to see them draft Nick Allen here. Then load up on pitchers.

All I can think at this point is the FO is aiming for another year of control on Berrios.

Vs Righties 1B Mauer SS Polanco 3B Sano 2B Dozier RF Kepler DH Park CF Buxton C Castro LF Rosario Vs Lefties DH Grossman SS Polanco 3B Sano 2B Dozier 1B Park RF Kepler CF Buxton C Gimenez LF Rosario I don't want Dozier leading off, wastes his power. Put Buxton behind the power, let him be aggressive and steal bases.

I think Adrianza is going to get a very long look at being the starting shortstop in spring training. Polanco can get plenty of at bats spelling 2nd, SS and DH and injuries happen.

Guthrie's kid with one of the 30s picks makes sense. College shortstop who could maybe be ready fairly soon and the Twins have already drafted him once.

I have to admit, those numbers do surprise me. But until we find someone who can get on base consistently, I don't think that having him bat behind Escobar, who tends to get into scoring position when he gets on base, is a bad thing. Maybe we let Escobar lead off as previously suggested and Mauer hits two behind him.

Well, that's one less at bat and players at the bottom of the order are less likely to get on base ahead of him. Works even better with Escobar batting 9th as a lot of his hits are for extra bases.

Honestly, I'd bat Mauer lead off, at least until Buxton is ready to take over that spot. He's still the best Twin at getting on base and that's job one for a lead off hitter. And he likes to take pitches, which is an asset batting first. The biggest negative is his lack of speed, but at least if he bats first he can't hit into a double play.

Murphy looks like a Suzuki caliber bat with better defense. Not an all star but the potential to be a cheap, solid starter there for awhile. Far enough exchange for Hicks.

I'm terrified the Twins will bring Cuddyer back to replace Hunter. You know the Mets would love to dump that salary for next season.

This is what I'm terrified is going to happen actually. You'd think the Mets would love to move Cuddyer and I could see the Twins looking at him as a perfect replacement for Hunter.

I kind of anticipate Ryan will retire now. I don't think he ever intended to return long term and he has the franchise in a perfect position to hand it off now that it's heading in the right direction.

Eduardo Escobar is arguably a better shortstop at this point than Reyes. He's put up similar offensive numbers and his defense is far better. I don't foresee anyone blocking Berrios from the rotation next season.

It sounds like he wants to be a closer, not a starter. Hopefully they won't waste their time starting him. A bullpen of Perkins, Tonkin and Burdi could be fun. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/06/draft-prospect-qa-nick-burdi.html

Tulo isn't a free agent until 2020 at the earliest although it wouldn't surprise me if he is traded in the next couple seasons.

I figured there was a good chance that Doumit would just be cut after spring training and they'd have to eat his salary so I love this move for the Twins regardless of the return.