Minnesota Sports Forum

Camden wrote:I'm also pretty surprised Michael Pineda hasn't been re-signed yet. If he's not brought back, then you have to criticize the front office for not dealing him last summer when he likely could have brought back a mid-tier prospect. If the decision not to deal him was because you thought it would strengthen chances of bringing him back, then fine, but get a deal with him done already.

Camden wrote:Twins trade 2021 first-round pick Chase Petty to the Reds for 32-year old Sonny Gray.

I would have preferred the younger Tyler Mahle from Cincinnati, but I'm sure the asking price would have been higher.

This is a pretty good move for Minnesota, in my opinion, given their depth of intriguing and talented young arms in the farm. Gray is a legit top of the rotation arm.

jester1534 wrote:

Camden wrote:Twins trade 2021 first-round pick Chase Petty to the Reds for 32-year old Sonny Gray.

I would have preferred the younger Tyler Mahle from Cincinnati, but I'm sure the asking price would have been higher.

This is a pretty good move for Minnesota, in my opinion, given their depth of intriguing and talented young arms in the farm. Gray is a legit top of the rotation arm.

I think the key is it's two years of control. From my calculations they still have 25 million to spend. Probably 5-10 mil for innings eater and I'm guessing 2-4 mil for a veteran back up catcher.

I would also trade for Frankie Montas so everything is on same time line. To bad Maeda got hurt because I actually think a Gray, Montas, Maeda, Ryan and Ober staff can win the central. I see the White Sox pitching staff really regressing this year. Plus Giolito number were atrocious after the crackdown of substances on the ball and I think Rodon leaving is big deal as well.

FNG wrote:The Petty/Gray deal is a surprising one to me, because it signals that Fal-vine is thinking they are contenders this year...you don't trade last year's first round pick for a 32-year-old starter if you think you're rebuilding. Petty looked very good to me with his mid-90's fast ball and wipe-out slider, but I still like this deal. At least we now know who our opening day starter is.

FNG wrote:

JasonIsDaMan wrote:OK. I'm convinced. Based on Austin Martin not being plate-ready, Lewis' health, and Henriquez' potential as a reliever, this is a good trade.

That being said, they won 73 games last year, had the 13th best rotation, 12th best bullpen, traded away their best SP, won't have their new best SP until (at least) late August, and traded away their only good hitting catcher. Unless everything goes right with Thorpe and about 5 other guys, it's going to be a tough year, right?

I have to admit your take is the most reasonable one, Jason, and it matches the way the national pundits see us. But while I admit I'm generally too positive about the Twins' chances, I think they will be a surprise team this year...and especially if Buxton can stay healthy (and I know that's a big ask). I think they will hit and be very strong defensively, the bullpen will be good (as it was late last season) and Ryan and Ober will have breakout years. I don't like Bundy much and have him as our 5th starter at best, so it's reasonable to question who #3 and 4 are going to be. I'm going to go out on a limb and say we are going to channel Tampa Bay for once and give some very promising youngsters a chance, and they will step up. I'm looking at Josh Winder, and think he will make a big contribution this season....he looked terrific last season. And I also like Balazovic, Cantorino and Duran Duran. Yeah, I'm way out there on that limb, but I'm excited about this team.