RichardSchuette

The young Twins starters entering the rotation over the next couple of years are going to need to know they will have a solid bullpen and closer behind them. Trading Perkins doesn't make sense at his bargain price tag. It's a bad trap to fall into - trading off everyone who shows some promise just because the win record doesn't reflect his value to the team. That's how you find yourself on a 27-year rebuilding program, like Kansas City.

Given the distance between here and Pinto being ready to be an everyday catcher, it seems to make sense to resign Suzuki. But try to get him for two years plus an option year. I would rather see the Twins sign an everyday catcher like Suzuki, rather than go after a retread Ryan Doumit who can catch and move around in the outfield or at DH. This team needs to build a real everyday outfield with defensive range for the first time in several years, as well as nail down a permanent DH. But I'm afraid that won't happen until Gardy is no longer calling the shots on the field. He really prefers multi-position players. It gives him options, but it sure doesn't seem to help the team win since moving to Target Field.