MLB 2014: I paid the $20 mil posting fee for the right to start this thread

[joecct]

Re: MLB 2014: I paid the $20 mil posting fee for the right to start this thread

Happy 87th birthday to the greatest - Vin Scully

[SteveP]

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Happy 87th birthday to the greatest - Vin Scully

+1

[icehawk]

Happy 87th birthday to the greatest - Vin Scully

Without a doubt the greatest.

[Spartanforlife4]

Re: MLB 2014: I paid the $20 mil posting fee for the right to start this thread

Happy 87th birthday to the greatest - Vin Scully

He's 87?!?! My grandma is 87 and can barely work the TV remote.

[Hammer]

Re: MLB 2014: I paid the $20 mil posting fee for the right to start this thread

Nelson Cruz apparently to the Mariners.

[state of hockey]

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Well, cross Torii Hunter off the ex-Twins roster as well.

[JF_Gophers]

Well, cross Torii Hunter off the ex-Twins roster as well.

God the Twins are stupid. We outbid Texas for a 39 yo right fielder (10.5 mil). I always thought he'd come back for a season. Just didn't think he'd get overpaid to do it.

[RaceBoarder]

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God the Twins are stupid. We outbid Texas for a 39 yo right fielder (10.5 mil). I always thought he'd come back for a season. Just didn't think he'd get overpaid to do it.

Don't worry... He'll still hit .450 against the White Sox

[JF_Gophers]

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Next we will overpay Johan Santana and his fragile body to return.

[geezer]

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God the Twins are stupid. We outbid Texas for a 39 yo right fielder (10.5 mil). I always thought he'd come back for a season. Just didn't think he'd get overpaid to do it.

Not so. Hunter is a great clubhouse guy for a young team, he's worth 10 million just to sit on the bench and help coach the kids.

[The Sicatoka]

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The 2015 Former Minnesota Twins roster:

Catchers:

Wilson Ramos (WAS)
AJ Pierzynski (STL - current free agent)
Drew Butera (LAD)

Infield:

JJ Hardy (BAL)
Justin Morneau (COL)
Danny Valencia (TOR)
Nick Punto (OAK)
David Ortiz (BOS)
Pedro Florimon (WAS)
Alexi Casilla (BAL)

Outfield:

Torii Hunter (DET) signed with Twins ... < facepalm >
Ben Revere (PHI)
Michael Cuddyer (NYM)
Carlos Gomez (MIL)
Denard Span (WAS)
Sam Fuld (OAK)
Delmon Young (DET)
Josh Willingham (KC) retired

Starting Pitching:

Francisco Liriano (PIT)
RA Dickey (TOR)
Kyle Lohse (MIL)
Matt Garza (MIL)
Vance Worley (PIT)

Relief Pitching:

Grant Balfour (TBR)
Joe Nathan (DET)
LaTroy Hawkins (COL)
Pat Neshek (STL)
Scott Baker (TEX)
Liam Hendricks (TOR)
Kevin Correia (LAD)

[icehawk]

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God the Twins are stupid. We outbid Texas for a 39 yo right fielder (10.5 mil). I always thought he'd come back for a season. Just didn't think he'd get overpaid to do it.

Wrong. He brings leadership and still a good bat. Defense has declined but his knowledge for the younger guys is unmeasurable. It's for 1 year and that's it. Calm down.

[jmh]

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It's mystifying to me how he manages it, but Hunter continues to be a pretty decent hitter year after year. If I were a Twins fan, I wouldn't mind him on a one-year contract.

[state of hockey]

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Local radio shows are having a good time playing "Who does Torii punch out first?"

Many are saying Arcia or Plouffe. If Mauer starts this season as an extension of last year, I'd add him to the list. He did swing at Morneau, afterall. (He missed and hit Punto)

[trixR4kids]

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It's mystifying to me how he manages it, but Hunter continues to be a pretty decent hitter year after year. If I were a Twins fan, I wouldn't mind him on a one-year contract.

Pretty much, especially given what a dumpster fire the Twins OF was last year. He's not gonna provide great defense but I doubt they're gonna stick him in center either.