Worm Guts Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 It's impressive to build an 8 game lead this early, but 10 years ago the Twins were 7 games back at the beginning of September and ended up winning the division. It's just way too early to take anything for granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENINCH Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I think picking up Bumgarner even as a rental would do wonders. He's got a lot of World Series experience and would give the Twins a serious veteran presence. Throw in a Kimbrel or another good reliever and the Twins would be set for the postseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) Kimbrel should already be a Twin. He’s a 7x All Star that you can add for nothing but shelling out some money, which the team will be raking in if they keep winning. If he’s not a Twin, or the Twins aren’t reportedly heavily involved with trying to sign him after the draft, then it just just solidifies that notion that this team’s ownership doesn’t care about winning. Edited May 24, 2019 by SemperFeist 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I definitely expect a cool-off at some point. I don't think Perez and Odorizzi are going to be sub 3.00 ERA guys by the end of the year. But there is so much juice in the lineup, that they can pick up the starters when they cool off. I definitely think the pitching will come back to earth before the hitters do. Except the home runs. I don't see that as sustainable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 People have even stopped complaining that sano is in the lineup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENINCH Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Many "experts" don't thinks that Twins won't do much unless we seriously improve our pitching staff. Saying that we are built for the regular season but not the post season. I think that I agree with them. Would prefer not to get knocked out by New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIKINGS101011 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 8 hours ago, SemperFeist said: Kimbrel should already be a Twin. He’s a 7x All Star that you can add for nothing but shelling out some money, which the team will be raking in if they keep winning. If he’s not a Twin, or the Twins aren’t reportedly heavily involved with trying to sign him after the draft, then it just just solidifies that notion that this team’s ownership doesn’t care about winning. Yea they need to sign Kimbrel right after that draft is over. Sign Kimbrel and trade for a good starter at the deadline and things will be looking really really really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm Guts Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 15 hours ago, TENINCH said: Many "experts" don't thinks that Twins won't do much unless we seriously improve our pitching staff. Saying that we are built for the regular season but not the post season. I think that I agree with them. Would prefer not to get knocked out by New York. We could use an ace I suppose. Is there a Cy Young caliber pitcher that might be available before the deadline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIKINGS101011 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 25 minutes ago, Worm Guts said: We could use an ace I suppose. Is there a Cy Young caliber pitcher that might be available before the deadline? Madison Bumgarner maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisplacedViking Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 You guys are a tough crowd. The season is almost a third over and the Twins have the best record in baseball, largest run differential, most runs scored, and 8th best team ERA. I see no reason to fear them falling off a cliff or be in dire need of shaking up the roster. With the guys they currently have they have as good of a chance as anyone to win it all, and a better chance than most. Could they get beat in the playoffs or even miss out entirely? Sure, but thinking they must sign big name guys to assure it doesn't seem logical to me. Now if they could get Baumgartner or Kimbrell without mortgaging the future I'm all for it. But a move does not feel necessary to compete for the championship, and I would hate to lose any of their good, young players just to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm Guts Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) 48 minutes ago, DisplacedViking said: You guys are a tough crowd. The season is almost a third over and the Twins have the best record in baseball, largest run differential, most runs scored, and 8th best team ERA. I see no reason to fear them falling off a cliff or be in dire need of shaking up the roster. With the guys they currently have they have as good of a chance as anyone to win it all, and a better chance than most. Could they get beat in the playoffs or even miss out entirely? Sure, but thinking they must sign big name guys to assure it doesn't seem logical to me. Now if they could get Baumgartner or Kimbrell without mortgaging the future I'm all for it. But a move does not feel necessary to compete for the championship, and I would hate to lose any of their good, young players just to do so. It's not really meant to be a criticism. I'm just considering whether they would be better off with an ace in a short series. Do these Twins have their Frank Viola or Jack Morris? Do they need one? Edited May 25, 2019 by Worm Guts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENINCH Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Minnesota Lynx rookie Collier looks like she'll fill in nicely for Moore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 21 hours ago, DisplacedViking said: Now if they could get Baumgartner or Kimbrell without mortgaging the future I'm all for it. But a move does not feel necessary to compete for the championship, and I would hate to lose any of their good, young players just to do so. I think that’s the point though. They have assets that could help them win now without mortgaging the future. Their payroll is isn’t an issue. This is an opportunity to improve the best team in baseball for a post season run, and make them better prepared for the future if they make the right moves. This team has been so much fun to watch and are doing an amazing job, but there’s definitely room to improve the pitching staff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, DisplacedViking said: You guys are a tough crowd. The season is almost a third over and the Twins have the best record in baseball, largest run differential, most runs scored, and 8th best team ERA. I see no reason to fear them falling off a cliff or be in dire need of shaking up the roster. With the guys they currently have they have as good of a chance as anyone to win it all, and a better chance than most. Could they get beat in the playoffs or even miss out entirely? Sure, but thinking they must sign big name guys to assure it doesn't seem logical to me. Now if they could get Baumgartner or Kimbrell without mortgaging the future I'm all for it. But a move does not feel necessary to compete for the championship, and I would hate to lose any of their good, young players just to do so. To me, after over 3 decades of fandom, standing pat and saying “we’re good enough because...” is the most Twins thing they could do. Which leads to first round sweeps. Making a move for Kimbrel, MadBaum, or Keuchel would send the right message to everyone in the organization and the fanbase. No doubt this roster is excellent and among the best in baseball. But it isn’t without exploitable holes which the better teams in the league will find. We don’t have to mortgage anything by signing Kimbrel or Keuchel. It’s just a question of whether they’re willing to write the checks, or if Pohlads gonna Pohlad. Edited May 26, 2019 by wcblack34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I would only want Bumgarner if he agreed to a reasonable extension. He’s had a lot of wear and gone through some injuries. Selling a piece for a one year rental or a monster new contract wouldn’t be good for the Twins imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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