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  1. Kwak
    The premise of the thread is forecasting Mauer's next two seasons. Therefore: much waxing of yester-decade, much Mauer-bashing, continued suggestion that Joe should play another position, lift weights, eat better, and pull the ball. Many will question the logic of offering such a lengthy contract--yet will postulate that some present Twins should be signed to "long-term contracts" despite the experience with Mauer.
  2. Kwak
    Because his agent and he conclude that life's better on a big market team that will surround him with talent, has more "income potential", and won't hassle him about about weight, defense, etc. It's not difficult for an athlete to conclude things would be better outside of Minnesota. Then, there's the Pohlad's ... .
  3. Kwak
    "Kicked Upstairs"?
  4. Kwak
    Consider the effect of trading Dozier for the limited offer LA provided simply because "we need pitching, and this is the best offer!" and then wait 2-3 years when Sano has to be traded. If the Twins cave on a Dozier trade, every GM will expect (demand?) that they cave on every other trade. Management must establish that the Twins aren't "BB player flippers".
  5. Kwak
    No. Falvey and Levine are "rowing the boat". Unfortunately they see all too well where the Twins were (and don't want to be there), but they have no clue where they are going.
  6. Kwak
    Polanco is an example "of the tail wagging the dog". He isn't elite (or even close) and will never be "the next Kirby Puckett" carrying the team to peak performance. Whatever happens to Polanco is merely anecdotal; forget him! Trading Dozier for useful value--Yes! But, the new management must demonstrate the necessary resolve in this, their first trade, or forever be dismissed as weak. If that means delay--so be it. The era of "two-way trades" may be over. It might be that trades are either "dumps" or "vast overpays". Teams will be reshaped via the drafts or free agency.
  7. Kwak
    Ability to support a $200MM payroll means LA can be patient. NYY haven't "won it" since '09 and they don't appear to be panicky. Kershaw is a great pitcher--but they can afford several of them as well as several top hitters. It won't be necessary to win every other year like SF did. One Series win will sate the beasts for quite a while.
  8. Kwak
    I think it's a game of "chicken". I disagree with the perception that the Dodgers are "the best fit." LA doesn't have to win the Series this year. They have the resources to win several times over many years. The "best fit" for the Twins is a team that whose "window" is closing and needs to act out of desperation (unlike LA which can be patient)--teams like KC, StL, SF, and Wash.
  9. Kwak
    There will be an announcement by Monday Noon--or this rumor is "busted". There won't be a Dodgers-Twins trade including Dozier.
  10. Kwak
    Well, the Twins' pitcher's names end in "it".
  11. Kwak
    I thought the "start" begin with waiving Plouffe and deciding to tender the other arb-eligible players-then continued with the "pruning" from and "adding to" the 40-man roster. Signing Castro came later.
  12. Kwak
    LA isn't the only possible trade partner. There are several win now teams (even KC!) that could be desperate to add Dozier. How desperate?--I think we will find out very soon.
  13. Kwak
    I responded to your quip (in another thread) "weak free agent class", with "...It appears Catcher is a target for a free agent signing (success probability isn't all that high sadly)." I don't consider that a declarative statement that Castro wouldn't sign here--only skeptical that the Twins would actually succeed at signing Castro. Skeptical vs. Declarative--quite different.
  14. Kwak
    The Twins needed a Catcher--and apparently signed (for a juicy premium!) a good one who would actually sign with a xxxx-59 win team. This is a win--not big win--but a win. We, as fans, must try to "keep it real" in our expectations.
  15. Kwak
    Yuck. Play who you have if one of the best three aren't signed. Signing a future injury makes no sense.
  16. Kwak
    What is "names manager"? Pitching coach? Maybe there is a limit on the number of changes allowed?
  17. Kwak
    The Twins need to eliminate the "I can't ..." attitude. Second on the list to eliminate is "good enough". No team will win the series every year--or even have a winning record every year--but no team with an "I can't ..." attitude will win the series. Likewise for a "good enough" attitude. Sure, making the playoffs is a whole lot better than being "dead last". Fans remember the championship years ('87 and '91) but seriously which teams have reunions for winning a division then losing in the playoffs?
  18. Kwak
    Bill Smith was the GM in for the 2010 season. He "assumed" the title in September 2007 and held it until the end of the 2011 season.
  19. Kwak
    It's very difficult to platoon players when a team carries the excessive number of relief pitchers like the Twins. Teams can play the match-up with the hitters or with the relief pitchers. Trying to do it with both isn't possible for more than one inning.
  20. Kwak
    Built the team one guy at a time. They started this effort in 2008--so, not an overnight success. In the Napoli discussion I will take exception to the statement about "the kind of player Ryan could never find..."--Jim Thome. Who signed for the ridiculously low salary of $1MM.
  21. Kwak
    Use "bullpen by committee" strategy. That opens the door for competition between pitchers by providing opportunities for to display who can succeed in key situations. There is no need to rush a decision defining roles for pitchers who have yet to prove they are worthy of a permanent role on a major league team.
  22. Kwak
    They likely will have to trade Sano because of his agent-representation anyway. But Sano is the epitome of cheap (for a ballplayer) and could easily put together some monster seasons. Then Sano's trade value would soar way above his present value. Therefore, trading him this season is a very poor idea.
  23. Kwak
    The real risk in drafting the High-School pitcher is the reliance on the Twins' internal pitcher development system. Many years of operation by substantially the same people has yielded disappointing (just keeping it clean!) results. A college-aged pitcher who has shown at least two plus pitches and a functional third pitch is an entirely different player. As tempting as it sounds to take the "highest upside" (the definition of which is vague) the team is depending on its own staff to do the developing of said pitcher. I am not convinced the Twins are up to the task to transform a raw talent into a star.
  24. Kwak
    Starting SS--as long as we remember that Polanco isn't going to be entrenched there, and will have to yield considerable PT to Escobar et al. Starting 2B--requires trading Dozier. This would be my preferred choice of those mentioned. But, Polanco shouldn't be entrenched there either, he's only the first choice at 2B. Starting 3B--No. Unless there has been a rash of injuries similar to tackles on the Vikings. Back-up or Utility--Almost as good of an option as SS, and is the fallback position when Molitor can't tolerate his "defense" any longer. Trade--He has no trade value. Please consider the statement "out of options" if anybody wanted him they would just wait for the Twins to waive Polanco. Also consider that if Polanco isn't good enough to make the worst team in baseball why would anybody think he would help their team--it just doesn't make any sense.
  25. Kwak
    No. If Dozier "had the arm"--he would be the starting SS instead of 2B. Playing the OF also requires a certain "knack" of judging fly balls--yet to displayed as an OF. This concept of putting a functional INF in the OF "because he's athletic" must stop NOW! The Twins have enough options to play the OF. Dozier should be traded this off season. The priority is starting pitching and trading Dozier is the best option to get it. As for finding a 4th OFer?--should be about 15th on the to do list at the very highest.
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