Senior Softball Guy

Last year was outlier for Nolasco. If we cut him loose, he'd win 12 games for someone else and the knee jerk fan base will say "why di we get rid of him'. I think a solid rebound from Nolasko, continued improvement fro Gibson-May and Hughes will be more than enough for this coming year. Calm the hell down!

There are three "buy low" manergerial jobs in the MLB right now. Loaded with top prospects and very low expectations. Teams where even a mediocre manager is going to look like a genious when they go from bottom feeders to contenders. The Cubs, the Astros, and our Twins. Unless Jim Pohlad jumps in over the top in discussions with a lot of cash, Terry will probably pass. But Joe is smart enough to read the tea leaves to see a good opportunity. Wrigley like Coors is a tough place to win, but they'll build a statue of you if you do!

Torey Lovulla is not going yo sell tickets! I think the organization thinks Dougie is impetious and rubs the likes of Ryan and Kelly the wrong way at times. Molitor may not be "one of the boys" either, but they respect him and the casual fans may be inclined to buy tickets in the short term. By 2016 the Twins exciting new talent will sell plenty of tickets on their own!

There seems to be a cadre of Twins fans who are "Twins Oganization Phobic". I would be totally comfortable with Paul, Dougie, or Gene Glynn. Also, the outside names sound intriging. With the talent this system has, whoever gets the job will look like a genious. Talent always rules! Can you say Ned Yost?

The idea has some merit. I'm also high on A.J. Achter, and not just the story. He seems to "know how to pitch". He did fine after a shaky start.

Dream outfield: Hicks/Schaeffer LF, Buxton CF, Arcia RF......nobody takes an extra base on these arms. My God this is going to be fun to watch!