January 27, 20215 yr https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/01/twins-andrelton-simmons-reach-agreement-on-one-year-deal.html Edited January 27, 20215 yr by Holes in my Sox Expand title
January 27, 20215 yr I like this move a lot for the Twins. They have the thump in the lineup - and Simmons is a whiz defensively. I also tend to think his bat is underrated - but I'm still a bit old school in that I have a higher appreciation for no power solid average hitters.
January 27, 20215 yr Is this a case of another 220 hitter against the league and 350 slap dick menace against the sox? I hope not
January 27, 20215 yr Just now, EloyJenkins said: Is this a case of another 220 hitter against the league and 350 slap dick menace against the sox? I hope not I know where you are going - but he's pretty much been a .275+ hitter the last few years. He hasn't been that .220 guy since he went to the Angels. It is empty but he's been within a stone throw of .300 most of the past few years.
January 27, 20215 yr 18 games against the sox at a 350 clip combined with 220ish elsewhere probably puts him right in line for 260ish
January 27, 20215 yr https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agency-andrelton-simmons-reportedly-joins-twins-giants-close-to-deal-with-tommy-la-stella/ If they can move Polanco off SS...they’ve already markedly improved their defensive lineup from last year. Rosario was lousy too, in that regard. Then they have Royce Lewis coming right behind. Lewis could also end in CF if Buxton leaves, or Polanco, possibly moving out there. Looks like Kiriloff has mostly played 1B/RF, then you have Larnach as well for corner OF/DH. Which makes one think they will spend on pitching instead of Cruz.
January 27, 20215 yr Not to mention Max Kepler and Sano/Donaldson. Cruz isn’t a necessity. Then Arraez/Polanco/Adrianza for 2B/utility.
January 27, 20215 yr https://t.e2ma.net/click/39axfcb/jysj9gw/rknk6rs https://www.startribune.com/twins-adding-four-time-gold-glove-winning-shortstop-andrelton-simmons/600015442/?ref=nl&om_rid=48311239113&om_mid=2307187145 Looks like Polanco to second base, Arraez to take Marwin Gonzalez’s superutility spot as he left via FA, Adrianza figures into the mix there as well. Edited January 27, 20215 yr by caulfield12
January 27, 20215 yr 13 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: https://t.e2ma.net/click/39axfcb/jysj9gw/rknk6rs https://www.startribune.com/twins-adding-four-time-gold-glove-winning-shortstop-andrelton-simmons/600015442/?ref=nl&om_rid=48311239113&om_mid=2307187145 Looks like Polanco to second base, Arraez to take Marwin Gonzalez’s superutility spot as he left via FA, Adrianza figures into the mix there as well. Adrianza signed with Atlanta
January 27, 20215 yr 2 hours ago, caulfield12 said: Not to mention Max Kepler and Sano/Donaldson. Cruz isn’t a necessity. Then Arraez/Polanco/Adrianza for 2B/utility. I just think Donaldson is past his prime and the name seems to scare people. All of his injuries, miss time, are catching up to his abilities.
January 27, 20215 yr 37 minutes ago, 2Deep said: I just think Donaldson is past his prime and the name seems to scare people. All of his injuries, miss time, are catching up to his abilities. He really should shift into a DH/1B role.
January 27, 20215 yr Good move for the Twins. Both Polanco and Arraez are poor defenders. I doubt Simmons is as good as he once was defensively, but still well above average SS. The bat is nothing to write home about, but this makes them better. Their pitching staff still need quite a bit of work though, in my opinion.
January 27, 20215 yr Simmons has the fifth highest projected 2021 fWAR (3.1) among all eligible free agents this off-season, with Springer, Bauer, LeMahieu and Semien #1-4. https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/free-agent-tracker AL Central Free Agent Signings +1.0 fWAR Team / projected 2021 fWAR / Player / $s / (Year(s)) Twins 3.1 Simmons $10.5M (1) Royals 2.2 Minor $9.0M (2) Royals 1.8 Santana $8.75M (2) Indians 1.7 Hernandez $5.0M (1) Twins 1.4 Happ $8M (1) White Sox 1.1 Eaton $7M (1) White Sox 1.0 Hendricks $13M (4) Available Remaining +2 fWAR Free Agents (Projected fWAR & Contract (AAV & # years) 3.8 Bauer $29M * 3 3.1 Turner $16M * 2 2.9 Ozuna $17.5M * 4 2.9 Tanaka $18M * 3 2.5 Gregorius $15M * 3 2.4 Pederson $10M * 2 2.1 Paxton $15M * 2
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