tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post8186573029193288701..comments2023-12-19T20:25:36.069-06:00Comments on Nick's Twins Blog: Setting Sights at SecondNick N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-7494816134904768822009-12-03T20:45:02.366-06:002009-12-03T20:45:02.366-06:00As much as I would like to see Ben Sheets, I think...As much as I would like to see Ben Sheets, I think he wants to sign with the Texas Rangers. At least that's how he felt last offseason.Bryzhttp://weareoffthemark.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-30005005226152481972009-12-03T14:21:51.436-06:002009-12-03T14:21:51.436-06:00Polanco was signed by the Phillies for 6mil per fo...Polanco was signed by the Phillies for 6mil per for 3yrs. I would be happy if the twins were to give Lopez a similar contract. It seems that is what market value is this year for a 34yr old 2B oh 3B, sorry. I feel if the FO were to offer Lopez a 16 mil 4 year deal and a club option for the 5th at 5.5mil it could land him. <br /><br />What are everyone's thoughts on Sheets? Is he someone the FO will target? I would like to see him as the #2 nest year.SotaFanhttp://www.sotafan.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-12050149931064389502009-12-02T19:48:18.464-06:002009-12-02T19:48:18.464-06:00Seems like it might be pretty difficult to get Pol...Seems like it might be pretty difficult to get Polanco, especially now that he hasn't been offered arbitration. Teams will be more willing to give bigger money to him since they don't have to give up a draft pick.<br /><br />MLB Trade Rumors mentioned the Phillies, Red Sox, and Astros as potential suitors today. <br /><br />http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/12/red-sox-interested-in-placido-polanco.htmlUndomedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913756770430551202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-64203922411672894022009-12-02T17:01:27.602-06:002009-12-02T17:01:27.602-06:00I like Callaspo; young, cheap, solid bat and decen...I like Callaspo; young, cheap, solid bat and decent enough glove. I think the Twins would be better off grabbing one of the FA options than giving up a bunch of talent to acquire him, though.Nick N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-15211682780084637552009-12-02T16:16:34.748-06:002009-12-02T16:16:34.748-06:00What are your thoughts on Alberto Callapso and wha...What are your thoughts on Alberto Callapso and what it would take to pry him from the Royals?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-48464260098689201592009-12-02T10:34:53.572-06:002009-12-02T10:34:53.572-06:00"He's the youngest of the group, though, ..."He's the youngest of the group, though, so he could demand a lengthier deal."<br /><br />He is the youngest of the group and may demand the lengthiest contract, but at a significantly lower price than Hudson/Polanco, both of whom I can see around $10 million a year. That said, I would rather have O-Hud/Polanco on the Twins than Lopez, but Lopez is not a bad fall back option!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-68561293003450777872009-12-02T10:08:46.492-06:002009-12-02T10:08:46.492-06:00Who are the Twins competing with for these two pla...<i>Who are the Twins competing with for these two players? Just a few teams or half the league?</i> <br /><br />There are a number of teams in the market for a second baseman. But there are a lot of options available, even outside of those mentioned in this article.<br /><br /><i>any thoughts on felipe lopez?</i><br /><br />Like him a lot. He'd probably be my next choice after Hudson/Polanco. He's the youngest of the group, though, so he could demand a lengthier deal.Nick N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-60587715965134658022009-12-02T10:02:46.717-06:002009-12-02T10:02:46.717-06:00I live in Milwaukee and am of course a Twins fan, ...I live in Milwaukee and am of course a Twins fan, I got to watch Lopez for half a season here and he always put together quality at bats and play decent 2b he would be a perfect 2 hitter. I think he would be a great pickup and would come for a reasonable price and he is younger than both other options.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-13696097710615016702009-12-02T08:36:40.545-06:002009-12-02T08:36:40.545-06:00any thoughts on felipe lopez?any thoughts on felipe lopez?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-22464685617254336712009-12-02T07:25:45.174-06:002009-12-02T07:25:45.174-06:00Who are the Twins competing with for these two pla...Who are the Twins competing with for these two players? Just a few teams or half the league?Beaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-12150118126483365442009-12-02T00:57:56.846-06:002009-12-02T00:57:56.846-06:00Agreed. If nothing else, it just widens the optio...Agreed. If nothing else, it just widens the options at 2b. I just can't see any reason why we can't get a productive 2b at a reasonable price this year.Steven Ellingsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023063969965767482noreply@blogger.com