tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post545846248963055460..comments2023-12-19T20:25:36.069-06:00Comments on Nick's Twins Blog: Santana's Last Start as a Twin?Nick N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-85800556042074787092007-09-27T19:52:00.000-05:002007-09-27T19:52:00.000-05:00I love Santana and Hunter, but I think it's time t...I love Santana and Hunter, but I think it's time to dump them both. I think they need to get more than what you suggest in the Dodgers trade option, but either way, you can't put 1/4 of your salary on one player and expect to contend. It doesn't happen.<BR/><BR/>Hunter is a great guy, but not worth the 5/75 he expects. As a Twins fan, it's tough to say, but it's time to rebuild.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-30321545193928231562007-09-27T16:24:00.000-05:002007-09-27T16:24:00.000-05:00I'd say the absolute minimum deal Hunter would sig...I'd say the absolute minimum deal Hunter would sign is about 5 years at $15 million per season, which adds up to $75 million. That's a lot of money to commit to a guy that is Hunter's age.<BR/><BR/>I have some ideas for improving the team while letting Santana and Hunter go, which is what I'm working on for tomorrow's post. Check back then and let me know if they seem feasible or if I'm totally talking out of my ass. (I'll admit, the latter is more likely.)Nick N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-53895817889258780402007-09-27T15:53:00.000-05:002007-09-27T15:53:00.000-05:00how massive of a contract are we talking here...wh...how massive of a contract are we talking here...what does torii want? if its like 5 years or more, at 20 million a year, then i agree with you, i'm just saying that when you have an impact player like hunter, someone who plays everyday, he has a slight advantage over a pitcher that only players 1 out of every 5 games...i just don't want this next year, one that was supposed to be highly anticipated with liriano back, to be a rebuilding year...if that happens we can kiss morneau, mauer, and cuddy goodbye...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-2840167192400757952007-09-27T15:29:00.000-05:002007-09-27T15:29:00.000-05:00If it's a choice between Hunter and Santana, I'd t...If it's a choice between Hunter and Santana, I'd take Santana in a heartbeat. Even if the Twins chose to trade Santana, I still wouldn't recommend re-signing Hunter. I am just not at all big on the idea of handing a massive five-year deal to a guy that's about to turn 33.<BR/><BR/>Of course, if Santana and Hunter were both sent out this offseason, there would be a lot of money to work with for next season. That's something I'll talk about in tomorrow's post.Nick N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-4824714902023097092007-09-27T12:04:00.000-05:002007-09-27T12:04:00.000-05:00to be honest, i am really conflicted about this si...to be honest, i am really conflicted about this situation, not just because santana would be leaving, but more or less whether or not to chose a pitcher (santana) or an everyday player (hunter), because as you said, if this deal is done, we have the room to sign hunter...the reason this is a conflict is that an everyday player is out there and can help you win every single game, while a pitcher can only help you every 5th game, not to mention it is easier for a good pitcher to have a bad season then a hitter/fielder...in the end it won't mattter, because it will be just like every other rumor in minnesota, it's just a rumor and we atleast get to see santana/liriano next season...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-91937626283534516552007-09-27T11:58:00.000-05:002007-09-27T11:58:00.000-05:00But the revenue from the new stadium was supposed ...But the revenue from the new stadium was supposed to keep marque guys like Santana in a Twins uniform? That's what they sold the public to get it.<BR/><BR/>Pohlad is laughing his ass off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com