***Official 2016 Minnesota Twins Season Thread***

[Twinsfan33]

Originally Posted by Hollywood42

So torn on bullpen help. Yeah we need it, but I feel like every time we trade for relievers, we overpay

Because usually we do. We need to sign some now instead of taking what's left over. Don't take players off the scrap heap like he did last season.

[Hollywood42]

Are there really any great relievers available tho?

Originally Posted by Twinsfan33

Because usually we do. We need to sign some now instead of taking what's left over. Don't take players off the scrap heap like he did last season.

[Athey49]

Originally Posted by Hollywood42

Are there really any great relievers available tho?

I'd be more than happy if we overpay for a guy like Sipp

[Twinsfan33]

Originally Posted by Hollywood42

Are there really any great relievers available tho?

Originally Posted by Athey49

I'd be more than happy if we overpay for a guy like Sipp

exactly. I wouldn't be jumping for joy but I'd be pretty happy if we would sign Sipp. That means we would finally have a decent lefty in the pen for once.

[Hollywood42]

Molly doesn't want Plouffe to be traded, plans to use Sano in the OF

Paul Molitor wants Trevor Plouffe on Twins | twinsbaseball.com


Come on

[Hollywood42]

I know I've already said this stuff in the other thread, but it deserves to be said in here as well. Congrats to Michael Cuddyer on an incredible career, as he is retiring. Great article from him here- Play Hard and Dream Big | The Players' Tribune

Also a pretty neat photo gallery of pictures he has taken over the years- Baseball’s Architecture: Photos By Michael Cuddyer | The Players' Tribune

Looking forward to him coming back to Twinsfest someday (hopefully). Really just a fantastic guy

[CC_123]

Originally Posted by Hollywood42

I know I've already said this stuff in the other thread, but it deserves to be said in here as well. Congrats to Michael Cuddyer on an incredible career, as he is retiring. Great article from him here- Play Hard and Dream Big | The Players' Tribune

Also a pretty neat photo gallery of pictures he has taken over the years- Baseball’s Architecture: Photos By Michael Cuddyer | The Players' Tribune

Looking forward to him coming back to Twinsfest someday (hopefully). Really just a fantastic guy

Cuddyer was one of my all time favorite Twins. When we let him walk after the 2009 season where he was the only shining spot, it ticked me off. Always rooted for him though after he left Minnesota. Hope to see him at TwinsFest soon too!

[Hollywood42]

Him and Morneau leaving/getting traded so close to each other was a realllllly tough time for me as a Twins fan. Both were such great players and such great guys. They will both always be two of my all-time favorite Twins

Originally Posted by CC_123

Cuddyer was one of my all time favorite Twins. When we let him walk after the 2009 season where he was the only shining spot, it ticked me off. Always rooted for him though after he left Minnesota. Hope to see him at TwinsFest soon too!

[Twinsfan33]

Really bummed Terry Ryan didn't do anything during the Winter Meetings..I'm still pissed that they want Sano to play the outfield.

[TGutta]

Originally Posted by CC_123

Cuddyer was one of my all time favorite Twins. When we let him walk after the 2009 season where he was the only shining spot, it ticked me off. Always rooted for him though after he left Minnesota. Hope to see him at TwinsFest soon too!

He actually was here through the 2011 season, but I agree I hope he comes back to TwinsFest sometime in the future!

[Hollywood42]

Twins have signed lefty Fernando Abad and invited him to spring training. Dustin Morse says there are more invites to come

It's a start

[Hollywood42]

Current minor leaguers invited to ST:

Fernando Abad
Joe Benson
James Beresford
Jose Berrios
Buddy Boshers
Buck Britton
Nick Burdi
Juan Centeno
Mitch Garver
Brando Kintzler
Darin Mastroianni
Heiker Meneses
Carlos Paulino
Jake Reed
Reynaldo Rodriguez
Dan Runzler
Ryan Sweeney
Alex Swim
Aaron Thompson
Wilfredo Tovar
Stuart Turner
Engelb Vielma

[Hollywood42]

Also, Target Field will not have netting above the dugouts. Woohoo, harder to see when I pay up for good lower level tickets

Minnesota Twins to add protective netting above dugouts

[Eckstein197]

Could we not have put together a better deal than the Yanks for Chapman? We could have I swear

[Hollywood42]

Who couldn't have put together a better package? I'm alright not getting him though. Would be nice to have a flamethrower, but I'm ok with not getting Chapman

Originally Posted by Eckstein197

Could we not have put together a better deal than the Yanks for Chapman? We could have I swear

[Eckstein197]

Originally Posted by Hollywood42

Who couldn't have put together a better package? I'm alright not getting him though. Would be nice to have a flamethrower, but I'm ok with not getting Chapman

I know the domestic abuse charges will hurt him. But how did the Reds not get a top tier prospect?

[Eckstein197]

Also I love that Nick Burdi got an invite to ST. He's gonna be a good addition to the bullpen

[Hollywood42]

The Reds have managed to trade both Votto and now Chapman without getting much of anything in return. It's amazing

Originally Posted by Eckstein197

I know the domestic abuse charges will hurt him. But how did the Reds not get a top tier prospect?

[Eckstein197]

Originally Posted by Hollywood42

The Reds have managed to trade both Votto and now Chapman without getting much of anything in return. It's amazing

Frazier. But I'm sure Votto is next. Rumor has him going to the Orioles for a bat boy from single A, a hot dog with mustard and 40 bucks

[Hollywood42]

Hoping both he and Berrios break camp. Don't want to rush Berrios, but we'll see him in the majors at some point next year. Hoping he's ready sooner rather than later!

Originally Posted by Eckstein197

Also I love that Nick Burdi got an invite to ST. He's gonna be a good addition to the bullpen

[Hollywood42]

My bad, that's who I meant. But yeah, if Frazier is gone, Votto will be too. Toddfather seemed like the type of guy that would have liked to stay in Cincy his entire career, but obviously that won't happen now. I would think Votto would want the same, but I'm guessing that won't happen either. Just don't know if the Reds will get anybody good for him or not

Originally Posted by Eckstein197

Frazier. But I'm sure Votto is next. Rumor has him going to the Orioles for a bat boy from single A, a hot dog with mustard and 40 bucks

[Hollywood42]

Why is our Twinsfest thread locked??

[TTMMaster19]

Originally Posted by Hollywood42

Why is our Twinsfest thread locked??

Wondering the same thing...?

[Hollywood42]

Actually have no idea what could possibly have caused it to be locked. Not sure if I should contact a mod or not

Originally Posted by TTMMaster19

Wondering the same thing...?

[TTMMaster19]

Originally Posted by Hollywood42

Actually have no idea what could possibly have caused it to be locked. Not sure if I should contact a mod or not

PM one of them and see.