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

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state of hockey said:
Old news, but cross Willingham off next year's ex-twins roster.
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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)
Ben Revere (PHI)
Michael Cuddyer (NYM)
Carlos Gomez (MIL)
Denard Span (WAS)
Sam Fuld (OAK)
Delmon Young (DET)
<s>Josh Willingham (KC)</s> 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)
 
Re: MLB 2014: I paid the $20 mil posting fee for the right to start this thread

Didn't Bartlett retire last year only to come back and play for the Twins?
 
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No, I was more referring to the crossing off Willingham from the list. A bit premature, no?

:p
 
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Jays miss out on Kung Fu Panda, but get Josh Donaldson from the A's for Brett Lawrie and pitching prospects.

In the past two seasons, Donaldson outhomered Sandoval 53-30 while driving in the same number of runs: 152. Keep in mind, too, that Donaldson played 81 home games per season in hitter-unfriendly Oakland, a cavernous stadium where rocketing fly balls go to die.
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Happy 87th birthday to the greatest - Vin Scully
 
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Nelson Cruz apparently to the Mariners.
 
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Well, cross Torii Hunter off the ex-Twins roster as well.
 
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JF_Gophers said:
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.
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Don't worry... He'll still hit .450 against the White Sox :mad:
 
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Next we will overpay Johan Santana and his fragile body to return.
 
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JF_Gophers said:
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.
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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.
 
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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:

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