Rick Niedermann

I like all these moves. If nothing else to help limit the Yips when they can help us in 2017.

Everytime I think of the Jepson for Hu trade I cringe. It could be as bad a trade as Ramos for Capps. I think the game has passed Terry Ryan by.

If I remember right, Mark Guthrie had this surgery and came back for about 8 or 9 years to an up and down relief career.

AB Walker reminds me of Bobby Darwin who hit 65 HR for the Twins from 72-74. He also led the league in K's all 3 years. I'm anxious for Wade's promotion to see if he can continue to hit like he has in CR. Having seen him a couple of times, I think he has a chance to be really good.

Seth should be the GM.

Mauer's 2015 production certainly makes this list. But I think he will have a bounce back year in 2016. It can happen. Morneau won a batting title after his long battle with concussions. And I certainly see the possibility of Danny Santana rebounding in 2016. He is just to talented. He seems to have had the classic "sophomore jinx". I wouldn't be surprised to see him open the season as the starting CF. Perkins really concerns me. He sure ran out of gas again. But I expect a bounce back from him too. The concussion issue sure has bitten the Twins. Josmil Pinto had so much promise until his concussions. He appears to be depth at DH now. Not in the top 5, but still a disappointment was Kennys Vargas.

I have always liked Eddie Rosario and couldn't understand why some of the pundits wanted to trade him for GoGo Gomez in early July. I see a guy with the potential to hit .300 with 20 HR power for years to come. His splits are good and his defense great. Just so many assets in this young man.

What an amazing list. It shows how far the Twins Minor League system has come. And this list doesn't even include names like: Kohl Stewart, Alex Meyer, Brett Lee, Alex Wimmers, DJ Baxendale, or David Hurlbut. All who are better then guys who were in the top 20 mix just 5 years ago like Deolis Guerra, David Brombert, Jeff Manship. Never have the Twins enjoyed such minor league riches.

In years past payroll was suppose to be 53% of revenue. Many years revenue outdistanced the payroll by quite a bit. What happened to that money? Why isn't a percentage of those funds placed in a "Payroll Savings Account" that would allow the team to add a premium free agent when needed. Like this year! The timing couldn't be better with the Top Rated position players nearing the Big Leagues. Twins fans feel like the Twins have not kept there promises that if a new stadium was built we would have a middle of the pack payroll. 85 million does not cut it in Twins Territory!

Extreme Darkhouse Rebound Candidate: Mike Pelfrey

Of the 3 Cedar Rapids pitchers on the list. I would rank Chih-Wei-Hu ahead of both Gonsalves and Thorpe. When I saw him pitch he was really polished. But what a great situation to be in to have 3 very high ceiling young starters. Keep an eye on this young man Twins fans. Hu is really good.

Nice Article. Don't know much about the criteria you've set, but Jim Kaat was a marvel in 1966. He led the league with 25 wins, 304 IP, a 1.07 WHIP, was an all-star and won the Gold Glove. There was only one Cy Young for both leagues back then or he would of won the AL Cy Young.

I only saw Cedar Rapids live. So that might skew my choice. But Max Murphy was very impressive. He stings the ball. He'd be my choice.

I hope I am wrong. But he is looking more and more like a platoon guy. To bad, because the power he has is just what the Doctor ordered for Target Field.

Anyone hear why a guy with good stats and a local guy, Austin Malinowski was released in early spring?