poppysox

Time to keep a sharp eye on the mound. Short leash time.

Moncada with another laser shot.

Sox should consider Detwiler as an opener for some of our returning wounded next year.

I don't favor his lineups or his love of the bunt...that doesn't make me question his intelligence. He's smart enough to get a job that only 30 people have.?

The oft repeated theme that Jose is a butcher in the field is overused IMO. Most players have a strongest and weakest tool. The GG fielder who can't hit...the speed merchant who can't steal 1st base... the good hitter who clogs the bases. I think he does an adequate job and is actually good at digging balls out of the dirt. He certainly wins more games with his bat than he cost us with his glove.

Excellent point.

If Jerry is willing to go top 5-10 we will have enough ammo to get the job done.

Give me a rotation of 5 Gio's and I can make do without a #1.

I wouldn't mind seeing Anderson lead off with Madrigal hitting behind him. We would run some teams out of the park.

I have an irrational belief in Cordell. Hope his hit tool improves with regular playing time and we see him sometime in the future.

Sure seems like it.?

I would love to see McCann paired with Grandal and Collins. Good catchers have a knowledge of the game that young players learn from.

I agree with your view of the 7 players you name. Additionally next year will have contributions from Robert, Madrigal, Kopech, Cease, Dunning, Rodon, Lopez and Colome. Abreu will be back IMO along with 3 or 4 FA signings at positions of need. That comes to 20 players who likely perform anywhere from solid to elite. We have every reason to believe 2020 will be a very competitive season. Frankly...I'm not thinking we might be competitive...I am expecting it.

Doctor Giolito performing surgery on this Twins lineup.

I agree...just answering your question. Don't you just love it.

Lefty / Righty

With virtually no protection.

Abreu in his monster mode.

Gio and McCann make a great team. Gio gets the sign and throws the ball with total trust.

That good hitters higher in the order is a really cool idea.

Prefer they sign extensions and come up NOW! Failing that...come up a few weeks later in order to retain the extra year.

Made 41 million and needs to get involved in this crap. Dumber than a box of rocks.

Grandal, McCann and Collins would work nicely for me. Lots of lineup flexibility and experienced catching to handle a young staff.

Strasburg and Bumgarner probably make the most sense for the money. If Cole is really in the 200 million range it's a hard deal to overcome if he comes up lame.

Rich for my blood.