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From what I can tell, it sounds like the players are okay with this. I recall Morneau talking about it last year and the rationale for it seems pretty good. However, what everyone has already said, not in the 10th. If it were me, I’d have no ghost running in the 10th, a ghost runner starting on 1st in the 11th and a ghost running on 2nd the rest of the innings.

Heh, didn't know this was a meme thread, but okay

Lol ... for the article and comments alike

Okay ... I knew there was something ... thanks

I thought they also addressed how many times a player could be waived? I don't recall and would have to look it up. I know there is a max number of times a player can go back and forth between AAA and ML team, but I also thought there was something about waiving/claiming players, too

I don’t think that’s a big deal

I thought there was a limit to how many times a player could be placed on waivers? Or some such? Or maybe I'm dreaming

Yeah, agree ... but didn't they tweak them a little?

Now that they've used Dobnak's 60-day IL on a waiver claim, I can't imagine they would still sign Cueto. I mean, wouldn't they have just used the 40-man spot on him if he were that close to signing? I still think they are trying to work out a trade. Or, Romero goes back out on the wire.

Yeah ... all these stories lately are interconnected, because one move affects the other ... when/if Cueto becomes a done deal, maybe Romero gets removed ... you'd think, though, that if Cueto was that near a deal they'd have just used the 40-man for him, so it all makes me wonder if they aren't still trying to work out a trade?

Well ... and there it is ... poor Dobbers ... and from what someone said in another thread, likely out all season with a similar finger issue that Rogers had.

hmmm ... guessing the A's price tag was too much? Although, they had been linked to him earlier

I voted A+ mostly because I have never been so shockingly pleased by a Twins signing. I’m still saying ‘Correa?! Holy ****! Is this for real?’

Well ... I know someone who was having arm/shoulder issues and switched from being a righty to a left tennis player. But, that was far from the pro level. She did pretty well. And when her right side was rested, her left side started acting up so she switched back. Crazy. No way I'd do something like that.

Seems the most logical way to proceed

Please stick to the main discussion of utility fielders. This Boras/agent sidetrack could better be discussed in its own, dedicated thread. Thanks.

So much so, I'm getting out the vacuum cleaner to, well, vacuum

We don’t need Gordon to back up SS when Polanco or Urshela can, should, will. But when one of those two slot over, Gordon can slot in at 2nd or 3rd. But his value as the 26th man comes in when he can fill in occasionally in CF and his speed off the bench. Doubtful Gordon will cover outfield if/when Buxton hits the DL. They will call up Celestino for that, or rather, imo that’s what they should do. i agree there is uncertainty in the outfield, but that’s another discussion. Kirilloff will spend time out there, and Gordon will rarely/occasionally, but we do need another outfielder, and not sure who that will be. again, a lot to get settled before APr. 7, and likely won’t get clearer until we get a trade done for a pitcher.

If we are going to trade for Montas, or someone of that quality, I think it could cost us one of Martin or Lewis. I don't want to lose either, especially if Correa becomes a one-year stopgap. If not one of them, it might cost us Miranda. I'd rather Arraez be packaged in a trade, although I don't think his value is as high as Martin, Lewis or Miranda. I guess Urshela could be, too, but honestly, I think I'd rather have Urshela than Arraez. I think Urshela is a more solid fielder and can backup SS, if needed. There is more flexibility with Urshela. Eh, again ... I just don't know. Especially since we are hoping to hear news of a trade for a pitcher. It's anyone's guess who's gone if a trade is pulled off. We almost need to at this point.

Sano will not be primarily a DH. It's been said before that he does better when he's playing? (Is that true? I really don't know but he prefers to play and not be a DH only.) I think we will see him split the time at 1st with Kirilloff with neither being the majority. (Miranda could/would back up first, but not get very much time there, but, he can back up there. I only mentioned above that he would be a backup, but I think most of 1st will be split between Sano and Kirilloff, but, with Kirilloff's wrist ... ) Kirilloff will also be in the outfield, leaving Larnach as a 4th fielder, I guess. Not sure what to do with Rooker yet. If Celestino does well in ST, he could be the 4th outfielder. He was called up way too early last year out of necessity, but then spent the rest of the season in AAA where he took off and was doing very well by the end of the season. I'd rather he get more time in AAA and be the first called up. But I think it was said earlier on this site that Gordon would spell Buxton in center unless Buxton was put on the IL, then Celestino would get called up. Eh ... not sure. Lots to get solidified.

Well, the thing with Martin and Lewis ... I'd hold off on that because it's likely Correa is only here 1 yr ... unless we really prove we are winners, and then maybe ... but he would likely want to renegotiate anyway and Boras will want him to. But I don't think Arraez has THAT much trade value; some, but not enough to headline a trade package for a quality starter, such as Montas

Well, bought a pair and am trying them out ... initial opinion is 'Wow, this is a GREAT shoe!' but we'll see if it helps with my particular infliction of Hallux Rigidus. It's only been a day of trying thus far. But ... a very sturdy, well-made shoe with really solid, great support.

I'm a broken record with this, and have taken heat for my opinion, but Arraez would be the one I'd look to package in a trade. Although, Arraez alone will not bring back the pitching we need ... at least not alone. Urshela will be 3B, Correa SS, Polanco 2B - Miranda will back up 1B, 2B, 3B, Urshela and Polanco will back up SS, Gordon 2nd and 3rd, SS in a real pinch ... Arraez is just out with nowhere to go, imo. If we keep Arraez, look for Miranda or Urshela to be packaged off in a trade. Gordon is/will be the backup in CF, too, (unless Buxton goes on the DL, then I look to Celestino to get called up), and will be a runner off the bench. So I think he stays because of his flexibility from the bench. Still not sure who will man 1B - Sano and Kirilloff? Unless Kirilloff is gone in a trade. Either way, Miranda could/would be a back up there, too, as I already suggested. But, as Ash said ... one of Miranda, Urshela, Arraez, Kirilloff will likely be involved in a trade. But ... if Larnach is involved, then maybe not Kirilloff and he's in the outfield ... Wow, still so much to get resolved before April 7th!

Give it a week or two ... I think it's too soon ... but ... never too soon to keep an eye on it, just too soon to be whining about it here