It is, at least in theory, plausible to do this with This team, This year though.

(P.S. Just for the record, I do know that Polahd is not the most generous of owners).

With this organization its always about money! They went into this year with an extra 20 mil in their pockets and at the trading deadline it stayed in their pockets. Its always about the money!

Walter,
I do believe that they conveyed to Boof that he would no longer be considered a starter with this organization. If they didn’t his performance as a starter should have. Whether he accepted it or not is another question. I think you saw it a bit towards the end of the year though in his mindset and preparation for a new role. A full off season will help in that regard if they choose to keep in that role and not package him in a deal for a third baseman. Like I had mentioned, Eddie Guardado had a similar problem after he was tried as a starter and failed. He took a while to accept his role once it was given to him and he learned to relish in it. Boof would be smart to go the same route. He may get his wish and go to an organization that may give him a chance to start but I just think he is better served as a reliever no matter where he go.

As far as this year goes, his head and his arm were not in a position to be sucessful in that role of set up man. His fastball is a bit too flat when he tries to hit 96 and his curve doesn’t always go over for strikes. Not a good combination for a eighth inning guy, *See Guerrier* though I’m not sure that with a little tweaking he couldn’t occationally fill that role. Getting control of his curve, which at times is very good and getting just a little movement and better control on the fastball at around 91 and 92, he could be very effective one time through an order. The cockiness and swagger could go in his favor during those times as well. Closer, probably not.

Now that that’s out of the way:

Call Me Stupid says:

“TK(2) That would cost too much, so it won’t happen especially with the economy the way it is. LOL”

How in the world would that cost too much? I know it probably willn’t happen, but it isn’t because of money. The Twins have $14-18 million to spend if need be. Blake will cost them 6-8 million. Huff would cost them 8 mill. And Hardy would cost them $2.65 million. Maximum that would cost us 18.65 million, which would be close enough to our limit to pull off. Another thing you have to factor in is that at least one of our starters, $4-600,000, along with Cuddyer ($6.75 million) would probably be gone. There you go. You’ll still be $6 million or so under budget. Just enough left to sign some no name relievers (which the Twins frequently do). It’s perfect.

Once more for those of you who missed it:

The Wolves won…no. This probably willn’t happen, but it is plausible, and would be awesome. LEN, please pass the idea on.

“BC, I guess it’s your flip use of the name of my God that puts me in a bad mood when I read your work”

“Dittos to cmathewson. Glad you put your two cents in. just b/c Barrerio has no problems with it, doesnt mean we have to take it. I really hate Barrero’s attitude, columns, blogs, and when he bothers to grace us with it, his politics. At least Reusse chooses to inspire us once in a while. I love everyone over at KFAN otherwise and really missed it after i moved from MN. and am so glad i can tune in on my iPhone now with one of the free applications (before i could only listen through the internet). but on drive hour i turn off Barreiro….”

cmathewson & Danimals…Thanks for your comments I’m right there with both of you. cmathewson..I’m there with you about drawing a line in the sand with regards to using Jesus’ name carelessly and callously. I’m not easily offended, but that’s a problem with me.
Danimals, I stopped listening to Barriero some time ago for the reasons you stated. I also stopped listening to common man as his schtick just doesn’t doe it for me anymore. I still listen to Hartman some, but he’s not as interesting as he once was. Still like the morning guys, and I love P.A.

Thanks for the input guys!