Jacksson

WOW !! Very aggressive and well thought out. What became of Kyle Gibson? What became of Jake Cave? #1 Actually, I kind of like this one except for losing Romero. Considering the $$ we save tne Marlins, give them two of: Slegers, Stewert, Mejia, Duffey. #2 The critical part here is resigning Goldschmidt or now 1B in 2020. Arizona is quoted as saying they will not bundle these two. Arizona is quoted as saying they will not send any money out with Grienke. Hate to lose Rooker, they may not want due to defense. May take Tyler Austin. Don't like giving up Gonsalves HERE either. Perhaps a different arm or two? #3 Is Seattle REALLY that desperate to shed payroll? Not comfortable with Willins Austillo as the only back-up catcher. Would rather keep Garver. The inclusion of Jason Castro may be a better choice. I like the 2 relievers, not so much on the other 2 and their contracts. #4 NOW you are really getting out there! I don't really want any of these guys. EVER Consider: Castro back to the Astros - along with Duffey (maybe they can figure out how to use him) Trade for: Raisel Iglesias from the Reds Trade for Brandon Belt, Madison Bumgarner and Sam Dyson from San Francisco Giants. Congratulations on good thought provoking moves. (But ignores free agency)

Had to pay up to get Johnson; Wes Johnson has a 6.13 MM contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.

My earlier comment about "Bargain Bin Shopping" is a commentary on the use of that term versus the identification (and cost) of players falling into that criteria. I am neither advocating that the Twins nor any other MLB team field a team of 25 players out of the bargain bin. That said, to construct or complete a roster of a competitive team WITHOUT just throwing big dollars chasing high buck free agents takes a considerably higher level of ability. Greater front office skills in: talent identification, talent evaluation, talent recruitment, talent acquisition, talent development, trade negotiations, out of the box thinking and just plain GUTS, can beat a big wallet.

I am betraying my years with this response, but "Bargain Bin Shopping" to me does not constitute 8 Million Dollar a year annual contracts. Mining the "Bargain Bin" means: LOW COST Major League Free Agents, Minor League Free Agents, Rule Five Draft Players, Independent League Players, Minor League Players buried behind established players in other organizations, Players from Japanese Baseball, Players from Korean Baseball, Players from all over the rest of the world, Players NOT in the Game in 2018 and anyone else who has slipped in between the cracks.

Bonehead, short sighted signing by Phillies. Why in the heck should the Twins bail them out WITHOUT A SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNT?

And playing outdoor baseball in Minnesota during April, you need players comfortable in: stocking caps, thermal underwear, snow boots, winter parkas or snowmobile suits and the pair of gloves are to keep frostbite from the fingers, in addition to the one glove to catch the ball. (Native, Winter Hating Minnesotan)

What about 16 2 team divisions? Only division winners get to the playoffs, so playoff revenues increase with 16 teams in the playoffs.

Throw the budget out of the window. Build a winner but don't exceed the Luxury Tax. 1) Trade with the Reds for Raisel Iglasias Sign Joe Kelly Sign Zach Britton Sign Jeruys Familia 2) Sign a Free Agent placeholder to play 2B until either Gordon or Lewis are ready. Either an established MLB like Logan Forsyth or a Minor Leager like Kelby Tomlinson, OR trade with Miami for Starlin Castro. Position Polacnco 2B,SS, 3B based on the success of Gordon/Lewis. 3) Sign Bryce Harper = 12 years $501 Million. Will make points with Boras. 4) Trade with SF Giants for Brandon Belt. 5) Sign Patrick Corbin Sign Dallas Kuetchel Sign Derek Holland Trade with SF Giants for Madison Bumgarner Priority List resolved.

Twins could spend up to $206 MILLION on payroll without running afoul of Baseball's Luxury Tax. Pohlad family just doesn’t like to have a business enterprise that does not fund itself. Fact of the matter is that you have to spend money to make money. The novelty of the new stadium has worn off. The local hero has retired. Time to start putting a good product out onto the field. Kiss up to an agent and make him an offer he can't refuse for a couple of big buck clients. Trade for a couple of high profile players. The only reason everyone got down on Joe is because ownership continually preached the payroll limit. The Pohlad's NEVER opened up the war chest they have built up at the expense of the citizens of the Twin Cities and used the money to surround Mauer with the additional talent he deserved to forge a truly competitive team. Who could be added to the 2019 team if an additional $80 Million were made available to be spent? Machado? Corbin? Kuetchel? Familia? Kelly? The Pohlads DO know they can leverage the operating losses of one business to offset (for tax purposes) the profits of others. They just choose not to.

Derek Holland instead of Ryu.

Hey, butterspud !! Addison Reed throws RIGHT HANDED. NOT Left Handed as you indicate.

Unless he is NOW able to consistently deliver 7 innings instead of 5, Mejia is a long reliever in the bullpen. Number 5 starter is between Romero and De Jong. Gonsalves, Stewart, Slegers, Thorpe, Littell are all available (as is Mejia). The latter two, Thorpe & Littell could find their way to the bullpen. As for the bullpen: Moya & Vasquez stay while: Busenitz, Magill, Curtiss, and Drake are ALL Expendable. As for Reed and Hildy (I dislike "gimmick" pitchers), if you can find any takers for them, wave goodbye. Free Agent watch = Derek Holland, Drew Smyly, Zach Britton, Jeurys Familia,Nate Jones, Joe Kelly. Then it is to: Minor League Free Agents, Rule 5 Draft, and Trades.

Analytics, conditioning, practice, shifts, drills, and personal relationships can only go so far in maximizing the performance of players. The key element to increasing performance is between the ears of the players.

Curious that his chronic medical condition would not affect him, given the rigorous travel schedule as well as the mental, emotional, and other physical demands of a Major League Manager.

Derrick Holland had a great year for the San Francisco Giants.

Addison Reed throws RIGHT HANDED.

Reed can be dumped in partial exchange by taking on the contract of one of the 3 first basemen mentioned earlier

Want Aggressive? What would it take to get Realmutto? What would it take to get Starlin Castro? What would it take to get (one of): Paul Goldschmidt, Wil Myers, Brandon Belt? Failing on Castro, What would it take to get Joe Panik? Which relievers are available out there at what cost?

So the Twins can now go after Goldschmidt to fill their void at First.

After a 16 inch snowstorm in mid April 1999, I bailed out on MN after enduring the weather for 45 years of being a prisoner of my house either because it was too cold and snowy or too hot and humid. Looks like EE did the same.

With all the time available to discuss an extension AFTER the conclusion of the 2017 season and the fact that it took the Twins until the 11th hour of the trade deadline to float an extension offer - (NOTE this was not a negotiation process.), the Twins pissed him off. This was a - "before we trade you would you care to resign for $X?" So now in APRIL he can play is 83 degree temperature rather than in 33 degree temperature. Thank you legislature and Pohlad family for a non domed stadium. Where do you spend: April, May, September and October? And IF we were to ever get to the World Series again, We would be playing Minnesota outdoor baseball in November

How great a defensive player was Killebrew at: 2B, 3B, 1B?

Gee, J D Martinez was sitting out there as a free agent and the Twins signed....Logan Morrison. How did that work out?

Have him learn Shortstop or Catcher - his numbers would be acceptable there.

Okay, keep Sano. Try to get Myers or Goldschmidt (if he signed an extension) or Belt without including a key piece (from the Twins Standpoint).