Blake

Well, Twins Daily has had a nice run. I watch baseball, and hang out at Twins Daily, because I get enough political nonsense elsewhere. This isn't needed here, because there is enough politics on other sites throughout the web.

Amazing stuff. Thanks Parker.

Heh.

Remember, this is spring training. Careful you don't peak too soon.

Stanton seems to have an injury problem.

I only noticed a few minutes ago. I blame the long and dreary winter and old age. Mostly winter, though.

Split squad. Odorizzi started again the Phillies. With the bats of Cruz, Donaldson and Sano behind him.

I think the Twins signing young players to long term contracts, even though the players still have a few years of team control left, was a big indicator the new FO is moving in a different direction.

Yes. (have to get in quip shape in preparation for the season)

Who is this Danny Coulombe guy and should we be aware of him?

Then, that Duffey character only struck out one! Trade him for a bag of balls.

Fair enough.

I think your original point about showing remorse by offering to renegotiate or give some contract dollars back was spot on.

This reminds me of what I used to tell my kids when they were growing up. I'd tell them, "It's not a matter of whether or not I know what you're up to, it's a matter of whether I'll say anything about what you're up to." Sounds like clubs were warned to knock it off and ignored the warning.

Yes.

The Red Sox new FO, by doing this, just sent up a huge, "seller beware" sign and I expect any trades with the Red Sox, by any team, in the future, will be approached with extreme caution.

On top of that, too many teams making the playoffs make the regular season irrelevant. Heck, playoff hockey is referred to as "the second season."

One of L.A.'s biggest weaknesses has been someone in the bullpen that is a "lights out" reliever. L.A. just solved that issue with the addition of Graterol.

Oh, so it's not Rosario?

It really wouldn't surprise if the Boston fan base push back isn't affecting this deal. From what I understand, they're pretty rabid.

The Twins made an unexpected splash. The FO has long known one has to trade quality in order to get quality. The FO gave up a bullpen guy for a starter. Now, let's see what happens when Wes Johnson starts working with Maeda. It officially has become an off-season to remember for the Twins.

Brian Dozier. Got a ring last year. So did Kurt Suzuki. The Yankees may sign Dozier. Didn't see anything regarding Suzuki.

Crud, I forgot about that.