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Thome is a no doubter to make it. As a Twins fan I would love to see Johan make it but believe it will be a stretch for him to do so. I hope I am incorrect on that assumption. The Koufax comparison is a very compelling argument for certain in Johan's favor. You never know what is in the writer's heads when it comes to how they vote.

I would give him 4m in a heart beat.

I would say very very low likelihood of 150 million. 125 would be the most I would see them going up to in 2018. Would be an instance where I would like to be incorrect but I just don't see it.

This question or point certainly doesn't hold water but I think it would be interesting to ask those who are in the Hall who faced Morris if they feel he is HOF worthy or not?

My gut tells me Molitor will not be back. There is certainly a case to be made for him earning a new contract given the turn around of the ball club. Personally I think the new FO wants a change of direction in the managers role. Don't see the potential new manager coming from within the organization either. I agree with Doubles take on having a person or people on their radar for the position.

Pressure is 110% on New York...baseball world outside of Yankee fans want New York to lose...has no bearing on the game but lets roll with it anyway! Twins are young enough in certain aspects of the team to not know any better of past struggles in the Bronx. Through in some veterans who have been there before and a Hall of Fame player as manager who has been there before as a player along with Big Erv vs. the kid and it should be a great ball game. Twins 4 Yankees 3

Go get em Erv...you have all of the baseball world minus Yankee fans in your corner!!!

IALTO

What a season. It says a lot about the drive/character of this team after the FO dealt Garcia/Kintzler. They got after it hardcore. In the grand scheme of things it means nothing for the outcome of the game but I guarantee every baseball fan who is not a Yankee lover will be rooting for our squad. WIN TWINS!!!!!

IALTO

Gotta love Vin...fantastic quote by the legend!

IALTO

"A hanging breaking ball is a gift from God. Don't miss your blessing." RIP Kirby...Byron didn't miss last night! To steal a phrase from the New Market Muskies amateur team where I live...LOOKIN LIKE A BALLCLUB!

I didn't look through every single submission...did anyone mention Richard Becker?

Lets get to 85 wins secure the 2nd wild card go to NY and kick the bleep out of the Yankees!

Couldn't agree more...I think it has everything on the negative side of the fan base to do with the number 23 as in million.

I agree...I think there is ZERO chance he would sign a 2 year extension at 15/year. More like wanting 15 per year for 4 years.

I agree and what a fantastic baseball story that would be! 44 year old Big Sexy starting game 1 of the ALDS!

Let's be thankful for the recent success from Gibson rather than focusing too much on the garbage he was dealing earlier in the season. It is all in the rear view mirror. If we can get another 5 quality starts or so out of the guy that would be golden...personally I do not think he is brought back next year due to the extreme swings in performance we tend to see from him. I don't see that being in the new FO'S blueprint for long term success. I think a change of scenery would do him and the organization well.

Fantastic article.

I believe there have been articles etc. in the past where the Pohlad's have said they are willing to spend around 50 to low 50's a % of revenue towards payroll.

What a fan club it was...if memory serves me correctly Randy Bush had a crew out in the RF upper deck also.

It is August 10th and we are speaking of the Twins being 1.5 GB. of a playoff spot! They have certainly had many ups/downs which is typical in a traditional baseball season. They are giving fans a reason to at least remain engaged. For those of us on Twins Daily great cordial debate on what they should/should not do etc. For me I see a team that is internally on a mission for themselves to prove to each other they are a good baseball team. Certainly not a great team but a team that is going to bust it hard in how they play. They didn't fold the tents in after that West Coast trip and the moves the FO made. I think that is part of their motivation inside the clubhouse. Hopefully we can continue to enjoy a great ride for the next 50 games! It would be fantastic if the last 10 games or so were a legit playoff atmosphere. WIN TWINS

IALTO

Certainly have an opportunity to get him back in the off season as he is a free agent. He was very solid in a Twins uniform. Good luck Brandon! Great example of not giving up and continuing to put in the work.