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Yeah, the good news is the Twins traded Juan, not Brusdar to the Dodgers. The bad news is, the Twins are converting Brusdar into a catcher now. *********************************************** That's not a lineup. Someone simply copied TD's prospect rankings and took a photo of it. (...even still has Graterol!) *********************************************** I'm pulling for Minnesota. *********************************************** Russians will broadcast game on Facebook. Is rumor... *********************************************** Frickin' Baldelli! Rests his regulars WAY too much. *********************************************** Only checking over lunch, of course. -Illinois Twin *********************************************** Hadn't realized how much I missed GameThreads!

As Halsey is one of our boots on the ground guys, is this a Trump-take or did you really see this HH?

How's this for a Maeda Trade Twins get: Maeda Dodgers get: Smeltzer Raley Basically becomes a change of scenery deal for Dozier and Maeda...Longest Trade in History!

Apologies for the last post....the point that was rambling around in my head was that this was like a father-son deal with a non-related third party involved and dad has decided it's time for junior to learn to fly on his own, no matter how nuclear the fallout is

I'll avoid yet a 14th thread on Brusdargate and just throw this out here I have not seen or read too much on the Friedman - Bloom Rays Connection Bloom got his start in baseball under Friedman...was promoted by Friedman...worked with/for Friedman for 10 years I imagine this went down something like... AF - Congrats on the new job Bloomer...I think I can help you out, we have been cheated out of the WS Crown the last 3 years and Mookie will put us over the top...you need a graceful way to turn the Red Sox into the Rays and I'll help you out by taking half of Prices contract as well CB - Thanks Andrew, I think this could work out but I'm gonna need to rebuild in a hurry there are actual fans in Boston that care about baseball, not your fans that show up in the 5th and are more interested in sitting by celebrities, these people are obsessed...how about Lux and May? AF - Whoa Bloomer, that ain't happening for 1 year of Betts and a salary dump...you know who fits the "Rays Way"? Verdugo...we don't have room and he needs to play...perfect fit CB - C'mon Andrew, I will need more than just Verdugo...this farm is a mess...have any idea of any young arms with upside that are available? AF - Falvey keeps calling trying to pluck a started from us...seems to think he can help me deal with Maeda situation...like I need help...anyone from the Twins that interests you? CB - Lemme check...What you know about the 21 year old Gatorade kid...he lights it up, read the Twins think he's a bullpenner...think they'd move him? AF - I'll call Levine and ask him to ask Falvey if he'd part with Graterol for Maeda and then I'll just pass him on to you...sound good? CB - So I'll get Verdugo and Graterol and you'll take on half or Prices contract along with Betts...you wouldn't throw in someone else...I'd be Down with Jeter? AF - I see what you did there, very funny...not for only one year of Betts...look you know how I roll...no time for back and forths...Verdugo and Graterol for Half-Price and Betts is that a deal? CB - My mandate was to get under the luxury tax anyway...so I'll check with Mr. Henry and get back to you...gee-whiz that was fast...it's a deal...Thanks Andrew you're the best...and thanks for helping me through this major transition {at this time medicals are passed and things literally start to hit the fan} CB - Andrew...um...ah...well this is really hard to say but the fans here don't like this trade at all and Mr. Henry is not a happy man...who knew an owner could really care what the fanbase was thinking or doing...never happened in Tampa...the docs don't think Graterol will ever become more than a relief pitcher and well, I may need more... AF - Hold it there Bloomer, we're taking on a lot of risk here in LA and you know me when it comes to deals like this...once I agree to a deal that's it...that's the deal CB - I'm getting roasted...any suggestions AF - we're taking on $$$ and only getting one year of Betts...here's Levine's number, call him and ask to talk to Falvey...as for me we have a deal and we're ready to move forward...welcome to the big time Chaim, good luck making it work on your end Here's the employment history for Friedman and Bloom (in case anyone needs facts to back up the connection) Andrew Friedman 2004 Director of Baseball Development 2005 Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager October 14, 2014, Left Rays Chaim Bloom February 2005 Hired as anIntern October 2005 Began Full-time to work in Minor League Operations 2008 Assistant Director of Minor League Operations 2011 Director of Baseball Operations 2014 Vice President of Baseball Operations - Friedman Leaves 2016 Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations 2019 CBO - Chief Bumbling Officer - Chief Baseball Officer in Boston

Mess with the Buffalo...you're gonna get the horns!

Union Chief has something to say about the trade...

How's this for stoking the fires....

Until right now

I sit corrected...my evening math was missing the Games Started Incentive Apologies Stringer Bell and enjoy your time in Houston with The Beard

Might see Smeltzer/Thorpe over Stashak/Wisler as the pen is pretty Righthanded I see a $143.428M payroll to start the season (including Perez/Hill/Pineda)

I believe the incentives bring the total to $10M not and additional $10M If he were to reach all the incentives he'd be well worth $10M/year

Or Brian's ginger twin Bobby

Maybe Graterol turns in to this former Twin Fireballer turned Red Sox

All expense paid trip to French Lick

First reaction...I'd rather have Joc for what he cost the Angels Maeda will eat innings Graterol may make headlines

Marwin is a lock Each team needs some glue guys and Marwin has the WS experience to help in the clubhouse and from most reports he's well liked by the players and their families I know it's not quantifiable or very analytical but his value goes beyond the numbers Twins need guys like Marwin to exemplify what it takes to succeed in Close/Late pressure situations He plays out the contract and then it's time for the young guys to fill in...and...if Gordon or Blankenbopper go off in the Spring and tear things up the Twins can re-evaluate the situation

I'm thinking we might see a Stack for the 5th spot in the rotation to start the season Thorpe or Smeltzer with Graterol (one time through the lineup for each) On a good day that get's you 6 innings on a bad day maybe 4 Good Day 1- Thorpe 2- Thorpe 3- Thorpe 4- Graterol 5- Graterol 6- Graterol 7- Romo 8- Duffey 9- Rogers Bad Day 1- Thorpe 2- Thorpe 3- Graterol 4- Graterol 5- Smeltzer/Littel 6- May/Clippard 7- Romo 8- Duffey 9- Rogers Assuming this is the pitching staff: Berrios, Jose Odorizzi, Jake Pineda, Michael Bailey, Homer Thorpe, Lewis Smeltzer, Devin Littell, Zack Graterol, Brusdar Rogers, Taylor Duffey, Tyler May, Trevor Romo, Sergio Clippard, Tyler

Javier still has a chance to come in the top 3...wait, what?? There's another prospect with the first name Wander?

TY...fixed

Lewis makes top 9....at #9 https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline/status/1221171405049540609/photo/1

Alex Kirilloff 32 https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline/status/1221163292955226117/photo/1

Trevor Larnach 81 https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline/status/1221161422576607237/photo/1

Brusdar Graterol 83 https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline/status/1221161422576607237/photo/1