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Ben0692
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SamFuldsFive
All that news and hoopla for a Minor League deal, great job.
mitchbau
Well worth a minor league deal
Ken M.
Lets see if he can replicate his mimicking of other pitchers in game action.
vtadave
Who takes LESS money to play in Minnesota? This guy I guess.
pjmcnu
A guy who wants to be fairly certain of making a big league roster (assuming he’s not hit by a bus in Ft. Meyers). Judging by the list of “competition” in the last paragraph, I think he made a fine decision. Just needs to make sure he looks both ways & uses the crosswalks, and he’s a Twin come April.
JA L.
Listen, the Twins lost 103 games last year, but that’s not indicative of their talent. They have a very talented, vet unproven everyday roster. I am going to guess people won’t be making fun of them for much longer.
vtadave
I don’t know. Their pitching staff appears well below average on all fronts, and Dozier is probably going to be traded. Sure, guys like Kepler, Buxton, Sano, and Berrios all have talent, but they aren’t all going to morph into superstars.
babyk79
I think it’s more opportunity for him in MN they were successful in raising the value of both Abad and Kintzler last year, and per PECOTA they are to take second in the division
twins33
I wouldn’t put much faith in PECOTA. They did underperform in 2016 (should have won 5-10 more games), but PECOTA had them at 79 wins for the 2016 season so it’s basically meaningless.
I do expect improvement out of the young guys but I still lack faith in the rotation.
hobie004
More trade bait at the deadline. Stubbs too. If either one gets off to a good start they are gone for decent prospects. Especially since they are cheap rentals. I’m liking the new front office more and more by the day….
SamFuldsFive
Nobody is giving decent prospects for either of those guys.
TheMichigan
Decent? Unless Breslow turns into Rich Hill I don’t see him garnering any decent prospects.
If he throws a sub 3.5 ERA I could see him getting traded for a Low A pitcher who can hit 100 but with no control.
Stubbs too. I don’t see a lot of value for a guy who’s “best” season came in Coors.
Boof
I hope the GMs have some long-term plan because signing veteran relievers doesn’t make a lot of sense if we aren’t contending in the short term.
joe 44
the long term plan is to see what they have in all the power relievers the twins have taken in the draft the last 5 years and traded for (Melotakis, Chargois, Jay, Burdi, Reed, Busenitz, Light, Bard, Jones, Cederoth)
twins33
It makes sense to not rush young relievers. Gives them more time. Breslow hasn’t made the team yet, so he’s not blocking anyone.
Also if a young guy pushes his way on the roster then these young relievers will take the spots of the vets. It’s about not handing the young guys a spot until they appear ready. If thinks work out well, five guys could be making their debut.
Monkey’s Uncle
You always have to have a few vets in the mix during a rebuild to show the younger guys what it takes to be a big leaguer. Breslow has gotten it done for a long time with average stuff, which suggests that he knows how to prepare and knows how to make the most out of what he has. And if Breslow doesn’t have anything left, no big investment was made. He probably wanted to go somewhere where he was is comfortable and has a good shot to make the team: Minnesota fits the bill.
dsteig
Good move Twins. Always have liked Breslow
Mill City Mavs
Good move, no risk. Twins desperately need some lefties and veteran presence. See what he has left in the tank in a couple weeks!
Bert17
Just don’t get it. How did the Red Sox not beat this contract? If he looks like a major leaguer again in spring training they put him on the roster and cut Abad. They’d only have to pay Abad a sixth of his non-guaranteed $2M arbitration contract, so they’d actually save money against the cap. If they doesn’t pitch well enough for Soc to put him on the roster, breslow gets to opt out and sign with any team that has a worse pen or is desperate for a lefty due to a late camp injury or general suckitude from their internal options. Win-only for Sox and for Breslow, who at least gets a shot at playing for a winning team instead of the Twins.
siddfinch1079
I wish this guy would just give it up already. Too bad this guy has nothing else to fall back on……………
cowdisciple
Can’t tell if sarcasm. He does have that double major from Yale…