Morneau

[caDustymn [enjin:6596349]]

I read an article the other day from a MN writer saying the twins should stick with Morneau and resign him for 2 more years at 10 mil/yr. I love Morneau just as much as any other twins fan, but it's time to look for a future 1B. He's got some value right now-more than he has in a while. Here's a thought-try to get Matt Adams from St. Louis any way possible. Example would be Morneau to Yanks, Adams to us, and Nunez/prospects to the cards. Adams is a great hitter (and 24) who is stuck behind Craig-will probably take more to get him, but just a thought.

[JDvikes [enjin:6536888]]

Idk 2 years is pretty short term in baseball, it doesn't stop us for looking for our future at 1b.

[caDustymn [enjin:6596349]]

You're right-it is short term and I wouldn't be upset if it happened-but now is when his value is at its highest. I say cash in while we can and avoid someone else sweeping up Adams for cheap.

[Jester1534]

It kind of depends on the development of Sano, if the Twins truly think he can stick at Third, I have no problem with resigning Moreneau, but if there's a high chance Sano is gonna have to move over there. Also like to see that contract more of a 2 yr at 8 mil a year.

[caDustymn [enjin:6596349]]

Sano and Buxton are both doing well-but Sano hit the wall a little bit once he got to AA, as expected. They'll probably need close to 2 more years before coming up, along with Rosario at 2B. Great to have 3 prospects coming up at the same time that will all help immediately (and maybe 4 with Pinto). Meyer and May shouldn't take much longer.

Anyway, the progress of these guys will determine Morneau, like you said. I just don't think the twins win for another 2 years, so paying Morneau that money is a waste if you can get a nice prospect or 2 from him and shed some salary.