12:14
Joe C.:
Hey bud, one question at a time. Let's start with buy or sell. I agree that a combo of both isn't a bad idea. Maybe they shock the world and trade Liriano in the middle of all this, looking to sell high, bolster their system, etc. They'd still have enough starting pitching to finish the season.
12:24
Joe C.:
I heard the Yankees made a push in spring training. Some fans might be furious that we're even talking about this. But when you look at the trade market, there's no Cliff Lee available. Teams that want starting might be willing to take a chance. Call me crazy, but I think selling high on Liriano (for a big package of prospects) would be smarter than hoping he finally blossoms into a consistent ace here. Remember, he's a free agent after 2012 and there have been NO talks of a long-term deal.
Full chat transcript12:37
Joe C.:
Well, I think he's ready. He's done everything he can at Rochester. Again, he hasn't quite dominated the way Garza, Baker, Slowey and some of the others did at that stage, but he's very polished and will be very good. I think in some ways it's good that he's learned what it's like to take a few lumps this year in Class AAA. They always say, some of these stud prospects need to learn what it's like to fail a little, too.
Outside of some bullpen reconstruction, I just don't see what the Twins have for needs. They'll be getting a lot of new players after the break without having to make any trades when guys like Span, Kubel, and Young comeback. Kubel will give the Twins more options as who to start in the DH spot. Young, while he is the worst fielding outfielder in the majors, there's no denying how good his bat has been at times.
As for the bullpen, I think Joe Nathan is beginning to show he could possibly take over the closer role, with Glen Perkins possibly being the setup guy. The middle relievers are the majors concern. I don't know enough about the best middle guys around the majors that are on teams that maybe sellers to suggest exactly who I would like to see the Twins maybe make a move for.
So far in this thread, people have mentioned moving Morneau and Slowey. Let me pose this question, why and who would trade for guys that are currently injured and on the DL?
Get on the phone and SELL SELL SELL!
This team is so frustrating. Back to just 6 games out of first. They're only 2.5 games behind the White Sox and 4 games behind Cleveland. And based on their last 10 games Detroit (6-4), Cleveland (3-7), and Chicago (6-4), they aren't exactly pulling away from the Twins.