Comments on: Midday update - with an update http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/12/09/midday-update-2/ The latest on the Minnesota Twins Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:08:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Ted http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/12/09/midday-update-2/#comment-101234 Ted Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:27:16 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/12/09/midday-update-2/#comment-101234 ok Rustycat that is possibly the dumbest and most unrealistic idea I have ever heard, please leave this chat. ok Rustycat that is possibly the dumbest and most unrealistic idea I have ever heard, please leave this chat.

]]> By: Rustycat http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/12/09/midday-update-2/#comment-100659 Rustycat Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:26:47 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/12/09/midday-update-2/#comment-100659 If we can move Morneau to third, let's move Mauer to short. He's a great athlete with a strong arm to make the long throws and, being a former quarterback, probably has great footwork in to turn the double play. We can then have Redmond be our catcher. Put Delmon Young at first. cause Cuddyer is a better outfielder. Spam in left, Gonzalez center, Cuddyer in right. Casilla at second with Tolbert and Harris as utility fielders. No trade is needed. If we can move Morneau to third, let’s move Mauer to short. He’s a great athlete with a strong arm to make the long throws and, being a former quarterback, probably has great footwork in to turn the double play. We can then have Redmond be our catcher. Put Delmon Young at first. cause Cuddyer is a better outfielder. Spam in left, Gonzalez center, Cuddyer in right. Casilla at second with Tolbert and Harris as utility fielders.
No trade is needed.

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]]> By: BC.Beneke http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/12/09/midday-update-2/#comment-100493 BC.Beneke Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:08:19 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/12/09/midday-update-2/#comment-100493 BFE The Yankees and the Red Sox have so much clout that they can barge their way into any conversation. Minnesota has such a cheap reputation among the agents, and players that we aren't even on the radar for a lot of players. It's not as bad as it is for the Timberwolves, but then again the Twins management isn't anywhere near that bad... heck as much as I don't like George Bush Jr and his cronies... they might not be as bad as the Timberwolves management. BFE

The Yankees and the Red Sox have so much clout that they can barge their way into any conversation. Minnesota has such a cheap reputation among the agents, and players that we aren’t even on the radar for a lot of players.

It’s not as bad as it is for the Timberwolves, but then again the Twins management isn’t anywhere near that bad… heck as much as I don’t like George Bush Jr and his cronies… they might not be as bad as the Timberwolves management.

]]> By: Jay K http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/12/09/midday-update-2/#comment-100489 Jay K Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:06:37 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/12/09/midday-update-2/#comment-100489 Well, as usual the Twins are sitting on their hands, doing nothing to upgrade their team. Sure, they don't need too much in order to take that next step, and become World Series contenders, but there are a couple positions they need to address. Offensively, they once again need an everyday third baseman, with 20 homerun power, and a decent glove. Finding an everyday third baseman has been a problem, ever since Corey Koskie left, but this off-season the Twins were presented with the perfect solution for third base! Casey Blake. Blake, who was a free agent, is a very durable, and decent hitter, with 20 homerun power, and is also good with the glove. He wasn't asking for huge money either, but as usual, he signed with another team instead, because the Twins didn't want to give him a three-year contract. This is so typical of the Twins. What's the difference between a two-year, or three-year contract? The difference is, the Twins are being cheap, and just don't want to spend the extra money. As far as the Twins pitching is concerned, they need a relief pitcher/set up man, who can replace Pat Neshek. Their starting pitching is great, so other than a relief pitcher, the Twins pitching is set. But, the Twins have made no indications of signing a free agent relief pitcher, and with Blake as a third baseman off the table, basically the only thing left for the Twins to do, is to address their needs through a trade. The latest rumor has the Twins trading Delmon Young, and or a minor league pitcher, in exchange for Miguel Tehjada from the Astros, or some third baseman prospect from the Phillies. For one thing, there is no way the cheapskate Twins are going to take on a big name players contract! The Twins never sign big name players, who are still good. For another thing, the Twins never seem to be willing to trade pitching prospects, even when they have plenty. It would be great if the Twins would make a big trade, to upgrade the team, but I would be very surprised! Blake was the perfect opportunity for the Twins to fix the third base problem, without having to trade anybody, and in my opinion, become World Series contenders. Once again, they let an opportunity get away. Typical Twins! Well, as usual the Twins are sitting on
their hands, doing nothing to upgrade
their team. Sure, they don’t need too
much in order to take that next step,
and become World Series contenders, but
there are a couple positions they need
to address.
Offensively, they once again need an
everyday third baseman, with 20 homerun
power, and a decent glove. Finding an
everyday third baseman has been a
problem, ever since Corey Koskie left,
but this off-season the Twins were
presented with the perfect solution for
third base! Casey Blake. Blake, who
was a free agent, is a very durable,
and decent hitter, with 20 homerun power,
and is also good with the glove. He
wasn’t asking for huge money either, but
as usual, he signed with another team
instead, because the Twins didn’t want
to give him a three-year contract. This
is so typical of the Twins. What’s the
difference between a two-year, or
three-year contract? The difference is,
the Twins are being cheap, and just
don’t want to spend the extra money.
As far as the Twins pitching is concerned,
they need a relief pitcher/set up man,
who can replace Pat Neshek. Their
starting pitching is great, so other than
a relief pitcher, the Twins pitching is set.
But, the Twins have made no indications of
signing a free agent relief pitcher, and
with Blake as a third baseman off the table,
basically the only thing left for the Twins
to do, is to address their needs through a
trade. The latest rumor has the Twins
trading Delmon Young, and or a minor league
pitcher, in exchange for Miguel Tehjada from
the Astros, or some third baseman prospect
from the Phillies. For one thing, there is
no way the cheapskate Twins are going to take
on a big name players contract! The Twins
never sign big name players, who are still
good. For another thing, the Twins never
seem to be willing to trade pitching
prospects, even when they have plenty.
It would be great if the Twins would make
a big trade, to upgrade the team, but I
would be very surprised! Blake was the
perfect opportunity for the Twins to fix
the third base problem, without having to
trade anybody, and in my opinion, become
World Series contenders. Once again, they
let an opportunity get away. Typical Twins!

]]> By: BFE http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/12/09/midday-update-2/#comment-100486 BFE Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:04:27 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/12/09/midday-update-2/#comment-100486 BC -- well we are on the same path with Cuddy. An yes any 3B acquistion should be at least a 3 year deal. Which young relievers are you talking about? BC — well we are on the same path with Cuddy. An yes any 3B acquistion should be at least a 3 year deal. Which young relievers are you talking about?

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