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Nicely done. I agree completely. He was snubbed.

I would add Bob Allison to the list to consider. OPS- .827, OPS+127. Plus, a long run with the Twins.

How about Kirilloff for Mitch Keller, from Cedar Rapids? Don’t see prospect for prospect deals much, but I would really rather have the high ceiling of Keller. I don’t think Archer or Musgrove have “ace” ceilings. Of course there’s more risk with Keller perhaps, but he’s already debuted, and to hell with the Yankees.

Only if they include Castillo

Romero went on the IL with back problems last year. Struggled with them all year,IIRC. Historically in the minors he’s walked about 3 batters per nine. Not great, yet not ridiculously bad either. I am hoping he has another option year, he could still be good.

It’s just my opinion, but I feel that Wheeler will be a bust. I’m no GM. Cincinnati has pitching, and glaring holes at middle infield and catcher. Padres have holes in the outfield. Miami has young pitching. Blockbuster trades do happen. If the Twins sign Wheeler, I certainly hope he’s successful.

My apologies. Perhaps I should have said “ If Wheeler lives up to a 5/100 deal, I will have egg on my face.” Again, no snark intended.

Absolutely. I don’t think Wheeler will provide much more production than Pineda. Big Mike would be much cheaper. Just my opinion. I’m no GM.

If the Twins sign Wheeler, I will still be a fan. It just means that one of us will be able to say “I told you so.” No snark intended

I’m just going by the speculated 5/100. If the cost is 6/140, no effing way.

I’ll admit I don’t follow the Mets real close, but generally teams with 3 Aces don’t miss the playoffs. If you pay Wheeler 20 mil per, how much do you pay Berrios when his time comes? Plus, Wheeler has missed@ 3 of the last five years due to injury. The Twins have a lot of players approaching a big payday. I don’t trust that Wheeler will be healthy, and payroll will become a concern, especially if Wheeler misses more time.

They may if they think you are overpaying, which is what Wheeler at 5/100 is, imo

Correct. Acquire pitching through trades. Controllable pitching.

Wheeler was, at best, the 3rd best starter on a non-playoff team. IMO, not worth what he will get paid.

If I’m remembering correctly, the player the Twins gave up for Odo has been converted to a pitcher.

I don’t think Colina needs to be protected this year. He is not eligible to be drafted in the rule 5 this year.

Seems like a good fit. Hopefully he will provide a calming force for the others in the pen. Much like adding a Thome, or Hunter, or Nelson Cruz seems to help the offense. Veteran leadership. But I hope a few more moves are coming.

For Lewin Díaz. Twins get MiLB pitcher as well.

According to the baseball trade value simulator, Lewis has more future value than Mike Trout. Any deal for Lewis would need to be huge.

Whew! Adding to my confusion was the New Britain tag line. Took awhile to make the connection

I believe by selecting his contract, he will be replacing someone on the 25 man roster. Presumably Schoop.

Thank you

Does Colina need to be added to the 40-man roster after this year? Who else needs to be added?

I agree about the accuracy of the site, although Bumgarner and Smith are rentals. The site does suggest that the Twins could get Luis Castillo (the pitcher) and Raisel Iglesias for a package of Kirilloff, Duran and Gordon. May have to add a lottery ticket or two, but both have multiple years of control. Would you do that?