3 years 18mil

Stewart

 

Here is a link

Hmm hopefully they won't hav enough left to resign Guardado. 6 mill is quite a lot for an injury plagued leadoff man in my opinion though.

Wow, it really didn't sound like he was gonna re-sign from all the reports I'd been reading. I guess they chose Stewart over Eddie. Seems like they're gonna have to remake there bullpen next year.

Seems like they're gonna have to remake there bullpen next year.

Does anyone know what their farm system looks like for pitching? Are they looking to bring a lot of guys up or do they have a lot sitting back--or will it be a mediocre year of pitching for them? I guess I don't feel like a lot of the TC pitching from last year is still around or healthy...

Does anyone know what their farm system looks like for pitching? Are they looking to bring a lot of guys up or do they have a lot sitting back--or will it be a mediocre year of pitching for them? I guess I don't feel like a lot of the TC pitching from last year is still around or healthy...

I know they've got Michael Nakamura who's an Aussie but he struggled when he got called up this year, but he'll be given another chacne if he has a good spring training. Here r their best pitching prospects, although it isn't their strength of their farm system.

 

6. J.D. Durbin, RHP, Age: 21

Durbin, as a 21-year-old, had a reasonably strong season in 2003 at Double-A New Britain. Pitchers who hold their own in the high minors at such a young age merit your attention. He can reach the mid-90s with his fastball and also has a plus slider. Once his changeup develops, he'll be ready for the highest level. He's got good command indicators and solid control. The Ks took a dip after his promotion to Double A, but that's to be expected. He's potentially a No. 2 starter in the majors. ETA: Late 2004.

 

7. Grant Balfour, RHP, Age: 25

Despite the infelicitous pitching surname, Balfour is a strong prospect. Signed as a non-drafted free agent out of Australia in 1997, Balfour has split time between relief and starting and done well in both capacities. In 534 minor-league innings, he's struck out more than a batter per inning and posted a 2.9 K/BB ratio, which is solid. He was especially strong this season at Triple-A Rochester before being called up to Minnesota. Although he may eventually get a more extended look as a starter, he's working out of the pen right now. He should thrive in that role. ETA: Late 2005.

 

9. Jesse Crain, RHP, Age: 22

Crain is one of the best right-handed relief prospects in the game today. He's got a sparkling 1.69 ERA over two minor-league seasons, and he's also shown strong peripheral numbers. He pitched in three different levels in 2003 and showed excellent command, hit-prevention skills and strikeout abilities at every stop. Also worth noting: In 111.2 career innings as a pro, he's yet to surrender a homer. He's a potential future closer and so far has shown no weaknesses. ETA: Mid-2004.

Wow, it really didn't sound like he was gonna re-sign from all the reports I'd been reading. I guess they chose Stewart over Eddie. Seems like they're gonna have to remake there bullpen next year.

They did offer Eddie arbitration so who knows, but I would assume he will still leave for a multi year deal.

Thanks DBAHO. Looks like they'll have some good stuff at the end of 2005--thank God I'll have moved out of Minnie by then.

Thanks DBAHO. Looks like they'll have some good stuff at the end of 2005--thank God I'll have moved out of Minnie by then. 

Hopefully I'll be moved out of Australia by 2006 so I can actually go see a White Sox Game ChiSoxyGirl.

Hopefully I'll be moved out of Australia by 2006 so I can actually go see a White Sox Game ChiSoxyGirl. 

And hopefully by 2006 I'll have gone back to Australia to see the Wallabies play!

And hopefully by 2006 I'll have gone back to Australia to see the Wallabies play!

Ah yes good ol rugby, great game if u actually understand da rules, lol. Stupid Johnny Wilkinson cost us the world cup though with that boot of his.

Ahhhhhhhhh

 

Ah yes good ol rugby, great game if u actually understand da rules, lol. Stupid Johnny Wilkinson cost us the world cup though with that boot of his. 

Yeah, he's got a sweet foot. I love it when I can con the boys to switch the tv from football to soccer or rugby. Johnny is AMAZING. He's great! Sigh. Sweet, sweet rugby and football. I wish the leagues were bigger here in the States, but I think I am on too big of a digression here.

The Twins got some good pitching prospects and a few that will probably jump up. It seems like a lot of the twins relief prospects come up and do well out of the gate.

 

Let me be the first to say the Twins overpaid. Stewart definately played good, but he's not a 6 mill a year player when you have a team with budget constraints. The Twins would of been a lot better if they kept Jones and Hawkins (Jacque Jones is now a goner).

When did I get lost????

Yeah, he's got a sweet foot. I love it when I can con the boys to switch the tv from football to soccer or rugby. Johnny is AMAZING. He's great! Sigh. Sweet, sweet rugby and football. I wish the leagues were bigger here in the States, but I think I am on too big of a digression here. 

Yeah it's too bad Rugby ain't that big in America, but the US Rugby department thinks they can be a world power in 10 years, and they actually didn't too bad in the World Cup down here, they did beat Japan.

Sorry to say.. But can we move the Rugby conversation to the Sports bar Thread?

 

Thanks,

 

The Topic police..

Sorry to say.. But can we move the Rugby conversation to the Sports bar Thread? 

 

Thanks,

 

The Topic police.. 

Ok sorry bout that JoshPR. Neva knew u hated Rugby so much. . Ok let's get back to Stewart, I personally think the Twins shoulda kept Jones instead of Shannon, if Mientkwicz goes as well, they need all da run producers they can get.

Yeah it's too bad Rugby ain't that big in America, but the US Rugby department thinks they can be a world power in 10 years, and they actually didn't too bad in the World Cup down here, they did beat Japan. 

Really? We'll never be able to compete, on a high internation level though...I've had this argument many times with football/soccer and rugby both. We can pick off the smaller nations but I would be surprised if we ever consistently competed on the level of the Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland, and the rest of Europe and Brazil (for soccer). It's a shame because they're really beautiful sports. Brutal, but gorgeous. And man, I've never had as much in my life as when I went to profession football matches in Europe. Well, except for Sox games, of course.

Ok sorry bout that JoshPR. Neva knew u hated Rugby so much.  . Ok let's get back to Stewart, I personally think the Twins shoulda kept Jones instead of Shannon, if Mientkwicz goes as well, they need all da run producers they can get.

Don't like it, don't hate it, hell i don't even know how it's played...

Sorry to say.. But can we move the Rugby conversation to the Sports bar Thread? 

 

Thanks,

 

The Topic police.. 

Yep, consider me moving myself over there. Sorry Josh!