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  1. wsnydes
    So, we could have had a Carlos Correa Day like the Mets have Bobby Bonilla Day? Ok, now I am pissed! ?
  2. wsnydes
    But they have, not only in this thread, but across the forum as a whole. The next tier down isn't as exciting as the top tier free agents so those threads get less traffic and exposure. But to say that nobody has offered other solutions is flat out inaccurate. But this is also missing the point. If they're not going to be serious about going after the top tier free agents, then they need to be realistic and go after the next tier down and sign multiples of those types of players. Ultimately, that's what's going to make this team better because they aren't just a top tier free agent away from winning. They had one last season and how'd that go?
  3. wsnydes
    Is Swanson the type of player you'd do that for though? He's not the same caliber player as Correa. YMMV, but that's not a route I would go for Swanson.
  4. wsnydes
    They could manage the offseason better by not putting all of their eggs in one basket on a top tier free agent and going after more guys on the next tier down. They do that all of the time but for whatever reason they weren't as realistic on Correa than they are with others. They essentially held themselves hostage by waiting out Correa. This team is much further away from being a real competitor than a Correa. I could get behind what they did if they were just a Correa away, but that isn't even close to the reality.
  5. wsnydes
    May not be by Spring Training. Though, I imagine not landing a SS plays into that quite a bit. Or at least it should.
  6. wsnydes
    Those were among my priorities as well. I like the Vazquez signing and the Farmer deal. I think they can do better than Farmer, but I'm perfectly fine with him as a stopgap for now. But they do need a bat. I think the lineup (and the pitching) will improve simply by being healthier, but that does still leave them a middle of the order bat short. At least in the short term. It's possible one of the younger guys gets healthy and ends up being that guy by seasons end, but I won't bank on that yet. And even if they are improved because they're healthier, I'm not convinced that's enough to really do much more than win a division.
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    Perhaps. At the very least, he was insurance in case they didn't land someone else. Which is why it's so dumb that I forgot about him in the first place!
  8. wsnydes
    A very good point. I hadn't gotten to lineup construction yet in my line of thinking.
  9. wsnydes
    I agree. That's why I agreed with your general intent, just not necessarily as it relates to Correa.
  10. wsnydes
    Agreed, it's like pitching. If nothing else, they're trade bait. I'm more tired of the constant turnover there than anything. I'd love for them to actually have an established SS that they can pen into the lineup year in and year out. In this particular case though, I'm less bent out of shape about it because I think the money can be better utilized elsewhere.
  11. wsnydes
    Not to defend ownership here, but in the case of a SS, they don't necessarily NEED to go long term on a FA signing or trade acquisition. They have two in-house options that can fill the SS hole as soon as later this coming season. I do agree with the general sentiment of your point though. It's frustrating.
  12. wsnydes
    Ha! I forgot about Farmer! I could live with that too. I'd feel better if we had a better idea of Lewis' time table, but there are worse options. Depth will still be an issue, but that's the case regardless.
  13. wsnydes
    Only if I can frontload the deal to make sure that I'm getting paid for their prime display years before they accumulate dust and added risk of breakage.
  14. wsnydes
    Personally, I'd prefer to fill from within but I'm not sure who that would be right away. I'm hoping Lewis can eventually fill that void, but we don't know what his timeframe will be and you'll need someone there in the interim. I can't see them promoting Lee that quickly. Unless I'm forgetting about someone, none of the other in-house options excite me. So, I'm kind of left with going after Dansby because I'm not sure that a trade is that realistic.
  15. wsnydes
    Now that Correa has reportedly signed with the Giants, how do you fill the SS position? Do you go after Dansby harder? What happens if he signs elsewhere? Do you fill the position from within? If so, with whom? Do you trade for one? If that's your angle, do you have a preferred target and what are you willing to give up to get him?
  16. wsnydes
    $500 and it's all yours if I win it! ?
  17. wsnydes

    They don't need a SS that badly anyway...

  18. wsnydes
    That is quite the collection! The winner better have a buddy with to help carry it!
  19. wsnydes
    My prediction as to what has happened by October of 2036? The Twins have ended their playoff losing streak!!! ...and started another one or two...
  20. wsnydes
    Better late than never, I always say sometimes.
  21. wsnydes
    Beer... that's usually served "up", correct? Rocks are frowned upon?
  22. wsnydes
    I was going to say, pick him up and this team might get some pretty sweet gear in the process!
  23. wsnydes
    See, you have competition from not just one but TWO glorious franchises desiring my clients services! Pay me us my guy more and he'll surely sign with you!
  24. wsnydes
    Yes. emmm, yes. ermmmm, yeah.
  25. wsnydes
    Thought provoking, indeed! You bring up some interesting points. To answer your closing questions, I think a compromise will work until the issue can be resolved. Just tell Max that you might be wrong about him and that you might owe him an apology! I'm sure he'll understand!
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