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I say that with a great Kirby quote on my posts.

Kirby was never WS MVP but I get the genesis of your points. Joe has been a very good player over the course of his career. Did he have some not so spectacular years by the high bar he set yes he did. Like Morneau it would have been nice to see how he would have played without suffering the concussion(s) throughout his career.

Random thought...very surprised MLB scheduled a 12 game home stand in early April...not the best place for a 12 gamer. Good piece thanks for the time in putting it together.

I like the contract he would bring over for certain. Great value for the quality of pitcher he is. Would be a great addition to the staff. Obviously they will want a haul for him. Question is how much does the FO value how much he would add to the rotation vs. what we would have to give up in the prospect/current player pool? Personally I wouldn't mind seeing if we could get Span back in a Twins uniform (if Kepler is part of deal) while we are at it. I bet the Rays wouldn't mind shedding additional payroll. https://www.draysbay.com/2018/2/5/16973310/tampa-bay-rays-opening-day-payroll-2018-projection-cots-roster-resource Span was a good ballplayer while he was here. He turns 34 this year and would be a great veteran in the clubhouse and on the field. Have a good one all.

I'm a big fan of Kepler. I do think he will figure out LH pitching sooner rather than later. When he does look out as you have yourself a very very good player. Also like Archer. Would certainly be a tough call giving up Kepler as you stated. Would be interesting to see a realistic hypo for what TB would want/what we would be willing to give up in return for Archer. As far as Darvish is concerned 5 years is the max I would offer. My gut tells me he isn't going to get 6 years AND they type of per year money he is looking for. I think he has to be happy with a 5 year deal. WIN TWINS!

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Certainly some classics in there. The old 'Get to Know Em' and 'Gotta See Em' ones circa '02/'03 years were really good. Twins marketing team represented themselves very well.

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Holy Hannah I had no idea. Certainly speaks to why drafts are like throwing darts blindly at times. He sure did look good in a Twins uniform in his late years. What a fantastic career and by all accounts a great man. Never heard a bad word about him in the media or from his peers.

Fantastic stuff Tom thank you. I really enjoy hearing the younger kids show the respect towards the veterans. That tells me they are listening/watching how they approach their job. You don't last double digit years in MLB by mistake! I see 2018 as another year of significant progress in the younger players. Can't wait till it gets going.

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Include me in the 87 strike season. I was 10 and had just relocated to South Central PA...mainly Steelers Country but also mix in some Redskin/Eagle fans. In a nut shell the old man said 'get used to it'. I have been getting used to for the last 30 years. It has become less significant in my life over the years but still really pi^^es a guy off at the same time.

He was worth the price of admission by himself on days he pitched.

He turns 32 during the season I believe. The max I would offer in duration would be 5 years. I would be willing to go more per year on a 4 year deal. I doubt he would sign a 4 year deal. No way I would go 6 years. Have a good one.

Your 2nd one was exactly what I was going to say! That was a statement bomb for sure. In a similar fashion to T Hunt taking out a Sox catcher in 2004. http://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=1847744 Morneau was a fantastic ball player. Very unfortunate he suffered that concussion. Great addition to have him back in the organization.

NFC Championship game 1988. Just relocated to south central PA about 125 mi or so from DC. Some Redskin fans in the heart of mostly Steeler country there in that part of PA. Seeing that loss as a 10 year was devastating. The old man gave me a little talk on the history of heartbreak with the Vikings. Obviously there have been a few more instances since that game. If we make it I will miss work either way on Monday. Please oh please let it be for a Vikings victory!

Really fun stuff. Thanks for the time in doing so.

Thanks for taking the time it was an enjoyable read to be certain...the waitress thing a guy could really get used to along with those prices! Very interesting reading your opinions/observations on the players as well. Best of luck and take care.

Given what he brings to the club from a talent standpoint and how he is able to help the younger Latin players in the clubhouse and on the field I would do Seth's suggested deal in a heart beat. That kind of $$$ is not out of line at all.

The team control on the Archer contract is very appealing to this Twins fan. To get a starting pitcher of his stature for just over $8 million/avg per year over 4 years is a bargain in todays baseball payroll world. Obviously you are going to have to give up some good minor league talent in return that's the price of poker.

Cheers...Twins Daily is the best!

I also look at his 175 complete games...it would be interesting to dig up how many runs he gave up say after the 8th inning in those games? I bet in many occasions he told whomever the manager was at the time 'I got this' or something to that effect to save the bullpen the wear and tear on their arms. Congrats Jack.