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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/17/2017 9:30:00 PM

Steve Lentz

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According to Baseball America

Twins
Top 10 Prospects ($)
1. Nick Gordon, ss
2. Stephen Gonsalves, lhp
3. Alex Kirilloff, of/1b
4. Fernando Romero, rhp
5. Tyler Jay, lhp
6. Adalberto Mejia, lhp
7. Kohl Stewart, rhp
8. Felix Jorge, rhp
9. Daniel Palka, of
10. Travis Blankenhorn, 3b/2b

Read more at http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/2017-top-10-prospects-index/#jP3WLsLs66TxJ2YF.99

Not exactly overflowing anymore, are we?

I do like the top 3.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/17/2017 10:03:08 PM

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This whole debate is ridiculous. It is ridiculous sight unseen to just assume Falvey and Levine are making the right moves. It is just as ridiculous to judge them as same shit, different regime. Every organization signs a bunch of players to minor league contracts every year. You can't assume the new FO is signing them for the same reason that Ryan signed them. Neither can you assume that they haven't. We haven't gotten into the season and see what moves they make to cover for injuries or failed prospects. You can't criticize them for not moving Dozier for a treasure trove of prospects because you don't know what is actually on the table. We heard all kinds of big names when Johan was on the market. In reality those were fabrications from local sources. Lester, Bucholtz, Ellsbury etc., were never available to the Twins. The most recent articles are saying that the Dodgers have only offered the one pitching prospect for Dozier and not 3 as previously reported.

And one last thing. Derron Johnson was NOT promoted. He was given a fancy ass title with no primary responsibilities. The draft was taken away from him. He is no longer in charge of amature scouting. He has been "promoted" out to the pasture. All he is going to do is pile up some frequent flier miles and give his 2 cents on pro, amature and international players. This isn't even as good as promoting Dwight Schrute from assistant to the manager to assistant manager. I will be shocked if he is even in the organization by this time next year.

Nope, you're wrong.

Did the Cubs or Sox under Epstein stand pat?
No

I think these guys are in over their heads.

Nice guys?
Sure
Nice guys finish last.

And it's not about not trading Dozier, it's about so publicly trying to move him.
It reeks of desperation and lowers his value.

They put their cards face up when everybody else held them close.

Amateur night at the improv.
Learning the job, on the job.

I do not and have not given up on the new regime time, but if I am going to be at all honest, I gotta say, after a 103 loss season there needs to be a shakeup. These guys weren't supposed to stand pat and it is a disappointment thus far. How is that not fair to say? No way am I going to judge them based only on this, but we are bringing back so many guys. It's so obvious the pitching needs to be addressing and yet nothing has gotten done. It's their job to address that. To say they need this season to evaluate is bunk. This staff has been awful for a long time and data these guys embrace will tell them that. So no, they have not done a good job thus far this offseason. It's fair to say that they have disappointed. Pitching is priority #1 as plain as day. In the simplest terms..., Bad job for doing nothing about it.

And I agree with you on this Dozier thing. It was so advertised that the Twins were shopping him that the longer they waited the less they are were a position of strength. Other teams see right through it. You can expect them to deal him at the trade deadline instead when they are out of it. Teams are prepared to wait this out and now Dozier will play this year wondering where he's going at the trade deadline. If they were going to do this it should have been done a while ago. Waiting for the other team to blink and carry things out reminds me of how Bill Smith handled Santana. Bad job there.

Whatever. It is what is. I still want to know what is up with the 13 pitchers that will be on the 25 man opening day. Who are they? It's not all promising and that sucks. You'd like to see some young arms that are major league ready with a little bit of skills come in and hopefully make a dent to help pull us up a bit. We don't get that this time, I guess.

To anyone who is going to tell me not to lump these guys in with TR please stop yourself from doing it. Remember I'm the one who made the T shirts calling for his ouster. Falvey and Levine should be given time. I agree. However, if we are going to evaluate the first few months I have to be fair and say thus far they haven't done anything and that is disappointing

There scanning the FA wire for some late cheap deals. Dumpster diving.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/18/2017 6:00:08 AM

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I disagree with virtually everything you just said. Except the part about Epstein. Not that it has anything to do with the Twins current situation.

I hope you're right.

Thad isn't that young any more and has been Asst GM with the Rangers for 11 years....Falvey is of course really young.

11 glorious, successful years by the Rangers.
Wait, what?
Prince Fielder
Chan Ho Park
The Matt Garza Trade
The Kyle Hendricks Trade
Trading Chris Davis
Anytime Phil agrees with me, I check my Math.
When he doesn't, I'm usually right.

Umm...How about: Hamels, Mazara, Desmond, Beltre, Josh Hamilton?
& how about this math?
2016 95 wins
2015 88 wins
2014 bad
2013 91 wins
2012 93 wins
2011 96 wins and lost WS
2010 90 wins and lost WS

I don't see Levine giving up as easy as TR....he will figure this mess out.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/18/2017 6:55:14 AM

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It was so advertised that the Twins were shopping him that the longer they waited the less they are were a position of strength. Other teams see right through it. You can expect them to deal him at the trade deadline instead when they are out of it. Teams are prepared to wait this out and now Dozier will play this year wondering where he's going at the trade deadline. If they were going to do this it should have been done a while ago. Waiting for the other team to blink and carry things out reminds me of how Bill Smith handled Santana. Bad job there.

This simply isn't true. Every team out there knew that the Twins would be actively shopping Dozier before Falvine was hired. Because that's what they would do in the same situation. The only thing Falvine said was that they were happy to keep Dozier, but they would listen to offers. They also said it would take a great deal for them to pull the trigger. Everything else was manufactured by sports media outlets and their "sources". Dozier's value is his value because of performance, age and contract and Falvine knows this. Knowing the Twins record and limited options for bringing in talent, the Dodgers on the first go around, low balled their offer. The Twins said no. The Dodgers floated the rumor that they were signing a Cuban second baseman. The Twins said it's still no. The Dodgers said they were considering Ian Kinsler. The Twins said, why don't we table the Dozier talks while you do that. They know what Dozier is worth. They aren't budging and yes they are willing to go into the season with him. They know the Dodgers are desperate for right handed hitting, a second baseman and that they need to do it cheaply as they can because they are in the luxury tax. The Twins know it too.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/18/2017 3:53:11 PM

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What's not true? It was freakin advertised. You just made leap and assumed I was saying Falvey and Levine are somehow at fault for that being the case and that's due to your imagination. You just assumed I'm ripping them for that. Nope, wrong

With regards to the Twins valuation of players Dozier was referred to as a "championship player". That's a little much. I also think the market spoke. Neither of us truly can be sure what was put on the table, but it was rumored that DeLeon and Alvarez were on the table. I ain't trying pass that off as fact. However, if that is the case the Twins screwed up

And Sweens, Dodgers aren't nearly as desperate as the Twins. Twins needs far exceed their needs and they couldn't give two shits about the luxury tax.

I'm not looking to debate you. Especially if you are going to craft my own opinion for me

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/18/2017 3:56:00 PM

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What's not true? It was freakin advertised. You just made leap and assumed I was saying Falvey and Levine are somehow at fault for that being the case and that's due to your imagination. You just assumed I'm ripping them for that. Nope, wrong

With regards to the Twins valuation of players Dozier was referred to as a "championship player". That's a little much. I also think the market spoke. Neither of us truly can be sure what was put on the table, but it was rumored that DeLeon and Alvarez were on the table. I ain't trying pass that off as fact. However, if that is the case the Twins screwed up

And Sweens, Dodgers aren't nearly as desperate as the Twins. Twins needs far exceed their needs and they couldn't give two shits about the luxury tax.

I'm not looking to debate you. Especially if you are going to craft my own opinion for me

The big question is who did Doogie say the Dodgers had on the table?

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/18/2017 4:26:01 PM

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What's not true? It was freakin advertised. You just made leap and assumed I was saying Falvey and Levine are somehow at fault for that being the case and that's due to your imagination. You just assumed I'm ripping them for that. Nope, wrong

With regards to the Twins valuation of players Dozier was referred to as a "championship player". That's a little much. I also think the market spoke. Neither of us truly can be sure what was put on the table, but it was rumored that DeLeon and Alvarez were on the table. I ain't trying pass that off as fact. However, if that is the case the Twins screwed up

And Sweens, Dodgers aren't nearly as desperate as the Twins. Twins needs far exceed their needs and they couldn't give two shits about the luxury tax.

I'm not looking to debate you. Especially if you are going to craft my own opinion for me

Get over yourself ewin. You did rip them. They waited too long and other teams saw right through it. Those are your words, not mine. Don't try to pretend you weren't saying the blew the Dozier negotiations. DeLeon is the only player who was on the table for the Dodgers. Alverez never was. That's why no deal got done. The Twins were right to reject that trade. They can get a comparable deal at any point.

The national writers don't share your position on the Dodgers vs Twins desperation or that the Dodgers don't give two shits about the luxury tax. A couple have said they flat out expect the Dodgers to give in and up their offer. The Dodgers have a closing window with a team that is feeble against LH pitching. They are also at a payroll level where they will absolutely get clobbered with the luxury tax. That's a big reason they were a lot more interested in Dozier than Kinzler. The Twins don't lose any leverage taking Dozier into the season. Any number of things can create more competition for the Dodgers to try to get him at the deadline.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/18/2017 5:54:45 PM

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And I stand by that statement. They waited too long and what's worse was it seemed almost as if they needed the Dozier trade to happen before they could make another move. Ridiculous.

The thing I take issue with in your case is you've turned this into a debate (or have tried to). You say Alvarez was not on the table and I clearly said it was rumored. You're acting like I needed to be corrected. You've jumped the gun a couple of times here. Relax

They did shit this offseason. Period.
This isn't up for debate

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/18/2017 6:22:21 PM

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I'm not sure why not making any changes after the worst team in team history is being defended here.
If anything, the Twins were weakened this offseason by losing Plouffe.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/18/2017 6:46:00 PM

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I'm not sure why not making any changes after the worst team in team history is being defended here.
If anything, the Twins were weakened this offseason by losing Plouffe.

My sentiments exactly.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/18/2017 6:51:35 PM

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I'm not sure why not making any changes after the worst team in team history is being defended here.
If anything, the Twins were weakened this offseason by losing Plouffe.

I think that if you look at the number of Twins players who have not hit their prime, you can expect that there will be some improvement, even with the same players.
Now, if their players were all past their prime, then no changes could not be defended.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/18/2017 7:08:57 PM

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I'm not sure why not making any changes after the worst team in team history is being defended here.
If anything, the Twins were weakened this offseason by losing Plouffe.

I think that if you look at the number of Twins players who have not hit their prime, you can expect that there will be some improvement, even with the same players.
Now, if their players were all past their prime, then no changes could not be defended.

That I agree with. I have also defended one more year of Molitor as Manager.
That being said, there seems to be no sense of urgency, but it's the Twins, so why should there be.

Falvey and Levine are classic Beta or Charlie Males I think.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/18/2017 7:30:05 PM

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And I stand by that statement. They waited too long and what's worse was it seemed almost as if they needed the Dozier trade to happen before they could make another move. Ridiculous.

The thing I take issue with in your case is you've turned this into a debate (or have tried to). You say Alvarez was not on the table and I clearly said it was rumored. You're acting like I needed to be corrected. You've jumped the gun a couple of times here. Relax

They did shit this offseason. Period.
This isn't up for debate

The issue is you don't want to held accountable for anything you say. I had the audacity to disagree with something you said, so you blow a nut and then turn around and tell me to relax. Follow your own advice.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/18/2017 10:07:25 PM

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Is the offseason over? I know Johan was traded in early Feb as was Knoblach....waiting for Knobloch got us some decent talent....not quite the same could be said for the Johan trade.

It is still the offseason.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/19/2017 5:34:14 AM

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And I stand by that statement. They waited too long and what's worse was it seemed almost as if they needed the Dozier trade to happen before they could make another move. Ridiculous.

The thing I take issue with in your case is you've turned this into a debate (or have tried to). You say Alvarez was not on the table and I clearly said it was rumored. You're acting like I needed to be corrected. You've jumped the gun a couple of times here. Relax

They did shit this offseason. Period.
This isn't up for debate

The issue is you don't want to held accountable for anything you say. I had the audacity to disagree with something you said, so you blow a nut and then turn around and tell me to relax. Follow your own advice.

You're "holding me accountable"?

That's a good one.

Nothing I said was controversial. It was pretty simpme, basically a summary of what hasn't gone down this offseason.
You want to shut that out then go ahead. The problem you have here is you cannot alter facts.

Battle on Sweens

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/19/2017 8:37:34 AM

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I'm not sure why not making any changes after the worst team in team history is being defended here.
If anything, the Twins were weakened this offseason by losing Plouffe.

The first changes that needed to be made were in the front office. They did that. Next they needed to change the atmosphere and old way of doing things to a more analytical approach. They are working on that. They needed to change some coaching (they did some of this but should have replaced Neil Allen as the pitching is what bogged this team down last year).

I am not concerned with the low level of activity. Falvey and Levine just took over, they need a little time to evaluate the roster at all levels, get a good grip on what their analytics tells them they need and they will start working from there. As for Dozier trade...they are taking the right approach. They don't NEED to trade him. but he has a lot of value right now. Don't trade him for the sake of making a move. Get the right talent in return or hold onto him. I have no problem there.

There isn't much free agent talent out there worth it right now and what is worth it is not likely to want to come to a 100 loss team. So they are taking some flyers on lightning in a bottle (the Ryan approach). so that is a bit disappointing, but their options IMHO are very limited. They know they will not be in true contention this year so they aren't going to go out and overspend for high priced free agents. and one of the first things they noticed when they got here was likely the albatross called the Mauer contract. They don't need to add more substandard talent in longterm deals. They are going to have a watch and see type of year. Which young guys step up. Which step back. Which rebound from a bad 2016 and which collapse further.

Give it time. Don't be hasty.

This thing was a disaster that took years to create. Falvey and Levine aren't going to fix this mess in 2 months.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/19/2017 9:00:02 AM

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OK, I’ll take one last shot at this and then mercifully, to the rest of the forum, put a pin in it forever. I didn’t alter one fact. You quoted a Murf post that said:

“And it's not about not trading Dozier, it's about so publicly trying to move him.
It reeks of desperation and lowers his value.

They put their cards face up when everybody else held them close.

Amateur night at the improv.
Learning the job, on the job. “

The first thing you said to that was:

“And I agree with you on this Dozier thing. It was so advertised that the Twins were shopping him that the longer they waited the less they are were a position of strength.”

Now in fairness, you did also say that you haven’t given up on the new regime yet. At the same time, you can hardly say that you weren’t blaming Falvine for advertising that they were shopping Dozier when you are agreeing with a post that is clearly ripping them for advertising it. So you can get pissed off at me for saying what I said, but even if my interpretation isn’t what you meant, your post can easily be interpreted the way I interpreted it without altering any facts. Which, by the way, I didn’t do. So that’s it. I am done with this part of the debate.

To the actual Dozier situation:

1. I don’t believe Falvine mishandled it all. It has been confirmed that the Dodgers are only offering DeLeon, who is not without red flags. The Twins can get a comparable deal to that now or at the deadline or any time in between. All it takes is for circumstances to change on one team between now and then to create competition for the Dodgers and the Twins and Dodgers both know that.

2. This isn’t like the Johan trade. In that case you had a GM who was delusional about Santana’s value. He was older, coming off a season when his numbers slipped along with his fastball velocity, was in the last year of an expensive contract and would need to be signed to a huge extension. Dozier is younger, coming off a career year and under contract for two more years at below market value. Falvine knows Dozier’s value and that if they are patient, they can get it. The Dodgers have done everything to make them blink and they haven’t done it.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/19/2017 10:17:03 AM

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Remember that the Twins did get Carlos Gomez for Santana. Had we not had a brain dead manager who failed to recognize Gomez's strengths and weaknesses, the deal was not as terrible as we all think in hindsight. Gomez could have been a very very good CF for the Twins for a number of years. And Gomez did bring us an all star shortstop who again, was improperly evaluated by our brain dead manager.

Santana was entering FA after the upcoming season and the Twins did not have any bargaining power with him.

Where Smith seemed to fail was to recognize that Boston and the Yanks were simply playing with each other to get the other to blink. Neither did and as such, no real offer from either was put forth for Santana.

Where Falvey and Levine really have to make changes is evaluation of talent for the drafts and development of talent in the minors.

It would be nice to add some pieces for this season in addition to a catcher.....

But frankly, they can't do anything so changes in the fundamental structure of the organization are most important. It appears that they have and are continuing to address some of those.

Finally, Dozier will be valuable trade piece in ST and even midseason.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/19/2017 10:52:57 AM

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Remember that the Twins did get Carlos Gomez for Santana. Had we not had a brain dead manager who failed to recognize Gomez's strengths and weaknesses, the deal was not as terrible as we all think in hindsight. Gomez could have been a very very good CF for the Twins for a number of years. And Gomez did bring us an all star shortstop who again, was improperly evaluated by our brain dead manager.

Santana was entering FA after the upcoming season and the Twins did not have any bargaining power with him.

Where Smith seemed to fail was to recognize that Boston and the Yanks were simply playing with each other to get the other to blink. Neither did and as such, no real offer from either was put forth for Santana.

Where Falvey and Levine really have to make changes is evaluation of talent for the drafts and development of talent in the minors.

It would be nice to add some pieces for this season in addition to a catcher.....

But frankly, they can't do anything so changes in the fundamental structure of the organization are most important. It appears that they have and are continuing to address some of those.

Finally, Dozier will be valuable trade piece in ST and even midseason.

As the Strib notes today, the signing of Jason Castro cannot be considered insignificant. He was the 13th ranked free agent, and he has secured the 14th largest contract so far in free agency.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/19/2017 11:05:10 AM

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Remember that the Twins did get Carlos Gomez for Santana. Had we not had a brain dead manager who failed to recognize Gomez's strengths and weaknesses, the deal was not as terrible as we all think in hindsight. Gomez could have been a very very good CF for the Twins for a number of years. And Gomez did bring us an all star shortstop who again, was improperly evaluated by our brain dead manager.
Santana was entering FA after the upcoming season and the Twins did not have any bargaining power with him.
Where Smith seemed to fail was to recognize that Boston and the Yanks were simply playing with each other to get the other to blink. Neither did and as such, no real offer from either was put forth for Santana.
Where Falvey and Levine really have to make changes is evaluation of talent for the drafts and development of talent in the minors.
It would be nice to add some pieces for this season in addition to a catcher.....
But frankly, they can't do anything so changes in the fundamental structure of the organization are most important. It appears that they have and are continuing to address some of those.
Finally, Dozier will be valuable trade piece in ST and even midseason.

As the Strib notes today, the signing of Jason Castro cannot be considered insignificant. He was the 13th ranked free agent, and he has secured the 14th largest contract so far in free agency.

Matters who you ask Matt. Signing Jason Castro on November 30th is seen as a sign of weakness no matter what....

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/19/2017 11:05:20 AM

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I'm a big fan of the Castro move and am on record as such.
I'm just not excited about the 11 year Bridesmaid from Texas
and the third string QB from Cleveland.

I'm not expecting free agent signings or Trades just to trade.

But if I was in charge, I'd be in the media. I'd state that the Twins were back open for business.
I'd hold a press conference and outlline my strategy.
I'd bring in 20 starting pitchers on minor league deals that had some potential.
Hard throwers.
I'd have replaced all coaches other than Molitor, for now.
I'd go on MLB TV and say were ready to compete, every game, anyone who isn't will be gone.

After the Twins and Cleveland agreed to let me finish the post season, I'd have gone in the next day and resigned.
I'd say my heart and head are now with the Twins and you'll be better off without me.
I'd do a one hour interview with everyone in the organization and find out who wants to put in the long hours.

Anyone just coasting would be gone.

I'd publically demand more from ownership.
Tools necessary to compete.

Last but not list I wouldn't have that stupid grin on my face that Falvey has.
It's not about making friends and keeping people happy.
It's about the hard work of competing.

But that's just me I guess.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/19/2017 11:08:24 AM

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Hi.
I'm Derek Falvey.
This is my dream job. How can I help you?

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/19/2017 11:17:29 AM

Phil Riewer

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Here is a list of transactions Falvey/Levine have done since Falvey has been hired:

10/3/16 Minnesota Twins activated 3B Trevor Plouffe from the 15-day disabled list.
10/3/16 Minnesota Twins activated LF Eddie Rosario from the 15-day disabled list.
10/3/16 Minnesota Twins activated RHP Trevor May from the 15-day disabled list.
10/3/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent 2B Shane Kennedy to a minor league contract.
10/3/16 Minnesota Twins recalled Randy Rosario from Chattanooga Lookouts.
10/3/16 Minnesota Twins recalled Adalberto Mejia from Rochester Red Wings.
10/3/16 Minnesota Twins recalled Mason Melotakis from Chattanooga Lookouts.
10/3/16 Minnesota Twins recalled RHP Yorman Landa from Fort Myers Miracle.
10/3/16 Minnesota Twins recalled LF Adam Walker from Rochester Red Wings.
10/3/16 Minnesota Twins recalled Byungho Park from Rochester Red Wings.
10/6/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent P Franklin Dacosta to a minor league contract.
10/6/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent C Jeferson Morales to a minor league contract.
10/17/16 Minnesota Twins sent LHP Tommy Milone outright to Rochester Red Wings.
10/17/16 Minnesota Twins sent LHP Andrew Albers outright to Rochester Red Wings.
10/17/16 Minnesota Twins sent RF Logan Schafer outright to Rochester Red Wings.
10/17/16 Minnesota Twins sent LHP Pat Dean outright to Rochester Red Wings.
10/17/16 Minnesota Twins sent 3B James Beresford outright to Rochester Red Wings.
10/21/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent LHP Nik Turley to a minor league contract.
11/1/16 Minnesota Twins activated CF Danny Santana from the 60-day disabled list.
11/1/16 Minnesota Twins activated LHP Glen Perkins from the 60-day disabled list.
11/1/16 Minnesota Twins activated RHP Phil Hughes from the 60-day disabled list.
11/3/16 C Kurt Suzuki elected free agency.
11/7/16 Minnesota Twins sent Alex Wimmers outright to Rochester Red Wings.
11/11/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent LHP Petru Balan to a minor league contract.
11/15/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent LHP Robert Gutierrez to a minor league contract.
11/18/16 Minnesota Twins sent 3B Trevor Plouffe outright to Rochester Red Wings.
11/18/16 Minnesota Twins sent C Juan Centeno outright to Rochester Red Wings.
11/18/16 Milwaukee Brewers claimed LF Adam Walker off waivers from Minnesota Twins.
11/18/16 Minnesota Twins selected the contract of Felix Jorge from Chattanooga Lookouts.
11/18/16 Minnesota Twins selected the contract of Daniel Palka from Rochester Red Wings.
11/18/16 Minnesota Twins selected the contract of Fernando Romero from Fort Myers Miracle.
11/18/16 Minnesota Twins selected the contract of Zach Granite from Chattanooga Lookouts.
11/18/16 Minnesota Twins selected the contract of Engelb Vielma from Chattanooga Lookouts.
11/18/16 Minnesota Twins selected the contract of Mitch Garver from Rochester Red Wings.
11/30/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent C Jason Castro.
12/2/16 RHP Yorman Landa elected free agency.
12/3/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent 1B Ben Paulsen to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
12/8/16 San Diego Padres traded RHP Justin Haley to Minnesota Twins for Miguel Diaz.
12/8/16 San Diego Padres traded RHP Justin Haley to Minnesota Twins for Miguel Diaz.
12/8/16 Minnesota Twins claimed RHP Miguel Diaz off waivers from Milwaukee Brewers.
12/8/16 Cincinnati Reds claimed Stuart Turner off waivers from Minnesota Twins.
12/15/16 Minnesota Twins invited non-roster SS Leonardo Reginatto to spring training.
12/15/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent SS Benji Gonzalez to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
12/15/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Drew Rucinski to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
12/15/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent C Dan Rohlfing to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
12/15/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent 2B Tommy Field to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
12/15/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent C Eddy Rodriguez to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
12/15/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent 3B Dan Gamache to a minor league contract.
12/17/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent CF J.B. Shuck to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
12/21/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent 1B Matt Hague to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
12/21/16 Minnesota Twins signed free agent 1B Reynaldo Rodriguez to a minor league contract.
1/5/17 Minnesota Twins signed free agent 1B Jonathan Rodriguez to a minor league contract.
1/6/17 Minnesota Twins invited non-roster RHP Raul Fernandez to spring training.
1/6/17 Minnesota Twins invited non-roster 3B Niko Goodrum to spring training.
1/6/17 Minnesota Twins invited non-roster RHP Aaron Slegers to spring training.
1/6/17 Minnesota Twins invited non-roster SS Nick Gordon to spring training.
1/6/17 Minnesota Twins invited non-roster LHP Stephen Gonsalves to spring training.
1/6/17 Minnesota Twins invited non-roster RHP Jake Reed to spring training.
1/6/17 Minnesota Twins signed free agent LHP Nick Greenwood to a minor league contract.
1/6/17 Minnesota Twins signed free agent LHP Matt Tracy to a minor league contract.
1/6/17 Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Jim Miller to a minor league contract.
1/11/17 Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Nick Tepesch to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
1/11/17 Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Ryan Vogelsong to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/19/2017 11:29:18 AM

Phil Riewer

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FA signed this offseason by our sit on their thumbs duo:

Pitchers (Vogelson, Tepesch, Millery, Tracy, Greenwood, Rucinski, Haley, Balan, Guiterrez, DeCasta, Diaz)
Catchers (Castro, Gimenez, Rodriguez, Rohlfing, Morales)
1B ( Rodriguez, Rodriguez, Hague, Paulsen)
2B ( Field, Kennedy)
SS (Gonzales)
3B (Gamache)

< Message edited by Phil Riewer -- 1/19/2017 11:31:00 AM >

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RE: Players and prospects III - 1/19/2017 11:29:55 AM

McMurfy

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Phil, nice cut and paste.

Now do it for all the teams.
The ones that didn't finish in last.

The fact that you, a Trump supporter, really likes this guy is enough to give me doubts.

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