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Doesnt Hamels have the Twins on his no trade clause list anyway? Or at the very list is a 10-5 player and could (probably would) veto a deal?

I get the feeling that the Twins (or Rangers) just recieved a blessing in disguise here.

I get the feeling that the Twins (or Rangers) just recieved a blessing in disguise here.

I get the feeling that the Twins (or Rangers) just recieved a blessing in disguise here.

If anyone is missing baseball, especially successful Twins baseball, the MLB network is running old world series films Friday. The Twins '87 win is on at midnight. This is the team that drew a 10 year old from Chicago to be a Twins fan. Then the '91 win is on at 4am. I've got my DVR set!

What a hot mess. Maybe the twins are better off losing out. Seems like it may not be worth the hassle

Could you imagine the Twins @ Brewers series if Paul Molitor and Robin Yount are both on the visitors bench in Twins uniforms? I'd have to drive up from Chicago to see that series!

I'm with you. Would we want to add a guy with velocity issues to a team that had velocity issues?

This really puts the whole trade into perspective. There was no way the Twins were going to be able to resign Santana, and oft when this is the case, teams know this and put together a deal that reflects that knowledge. Sure it can be argued that keeping Gomez would have been great, but it took him a few years in Milwaukee to fully develop and his emotional outbursts hurt the team often. I think the bigger mistake was dumping JJ Hardy......

Compaing the article here with the Brett Anderson piece, it seems more prudent for the Twins to sign Anderson. Sounds like the price tag won't be as high. I'm just crossing my fingers that the right pitching coach is hired and he can get Nolasco right.

I like the Masterson possibility. With any luck, he could be Phil Hughes 2.0 I've been thinking about Plouffe in the OF once Sano is ready.

I guess I'm overly sensitive, but I'm still kind of bothered by Nolasco telling a Twitter follower that he wishes he was still a Dodger. I know he'd say it was "taken out of context" but it didn't sit well with me. So I'd take Jimenez to get rid of Nolasco. But basically I agree with those who would rather have neither!

That was fun to watch! Looks like Madison Bumgarner channeled his inner Walter Johnson in game 7. Thanks for posting that, John!

I'd much rather have Viola, who has worked in the Mets system, than Blyleven or Morris, simply because analyzing pitchers from a brodcast booth is not the same as working with them on the field on a day to day basis. Sure Bert and/or Jack has probably been on the field talking with pitchers and maybe lent their 2 cents worth during Spring Training, but I'd prefer someone who has worked as a pitching coach...

Morgan is a headcase. With so many young players projecting to be on the Twins roster, I'd stay away from exposing someone like him to that clubhouse. Rasmus has a ton of potential, but haven't we been hearing that for years now? I like Aoki, and he would be a fine addition to the Twins, but I would guess at his age he seeks a team with a more immediate chance to compete. To answer the question at hand, I guess I'd say roll with the OF on the roster and concentrate on the rotation

Excellent piece, Nick. I wold say both articles cited were attempting to do exactly what it accomplished: Us talking about their writing. Living in Chicago, I've had to listen to everyone question Jay Cutler and the old NFC title game where he didn't play the second half due to a knee strain. His manhood was questioned by everyone from athletes to talk show hosts, to little kids in my school. Had he gone out there and stunk up the joint, they'd have been all over his ass for playing hurt and not thinking of the team. It's a no win situation when it comes to injuries.....

The only thing I disliked about the old gray pinstriped road uniform was that the pinstripes didnt go through the nameplate. I always thought that looked sloppy and low budget.....

Totally off topic but there's a guy on the stage for the newly elected Illinois governor wearing a Twins hat!

Twins Territory doesnt bother me. I'm down with aliteration. I just hate "Fill in team name-Nation".

I realize it's hokey, but I like the logo on the backdrop behind Molitor/Ryan/etc that reads "Twins Tradition....Passion, Hustle, Heart, Fun." I guess I like that it avoids referring to Twins fandom as "Twins Nation" or the traditions of the franchise as "The Twins Way." I think those two terms (nation/way) are so overused and cliched......

If it doesn't require too many prospects to acquire Buherle, it would be a great move. He'd be a second pitching coach for the young pitchers and a great presence in the clubhouse and the community. And...it would drive White Sox fans nuts to see him in a Twins uni!

I've had the same feeling all along. I felt the job was Molitor's to lose. I've read that Gene Glynn may not return to Rochester, so does Dougie move all the way up to AAA? Or will we see a chain of promotions that lead him to AA ball?

I'm probably in the minority, but I think we get a bounce back season from Mauer this year. He will never produce the power that a first baseman traditionally provides, but I suspect we get slash lines closer to his norms. If so, and the Twins inch toward .500, hey, he could be a Comeback Player of the Year candidate!

I'm so looking forward to November 3rd! Already pre-ordered!

In no way am I questioning whether Dave Martinez would make a good manager, but whenever there is an opening for a manager, his name comes up. Yet he's never seemed to get past the early discussion stages. I just wonder what GM's see when they bring him in.......I still think it ends up being Molitor. I posted on another article that while most people dont buy tickets to see a manager, there is some financial value in naming a hall of fame Minnesota native/legend to the job. Not that this makes him a better choice, but it is there.....