AngelStew43

I would go 2 years on Wieters, by then Ward should be ready to take over.

Next offseason there will be better players available in the free agent market, and the team will have at least 32 million dollars more to spend than it has now. That is the amount of the Hamilton and Escobar contracts off the books.  Factor in a sizeable increase for Trout, and its a bit less.  But Nolasco and others also come off. 
Patience will work in our favor.  Eppler knows what he's doing.

And between the 3 OF spots and a couple appearances at DH, he should get plenty of ab's.

Best arm available not named Hunter Green!  (Greene)  Pun intended.

Best arm available not named Hunter Green!  (Greene)  Pun intended.

Good Luck, Rod!

Good Luck, Rod!

Good Luck, Rod!

Good Luck, Rod!

I don't think the Twins would be looking to trade Mauer.  I think they would be very interested in finding a taker for Phil Hughes.  If we could get Dozier and Hughes for one of Shoemaker/Skaggs, and maybe a lower level prospect, I would be tempted.

I don't think the Twins would be looking to trade Mauer.  I think they would be very interested in finding a taker for Phil Hughes.  If we could get Dozier and Hughes for one of Shoemaker/Skaggs, and maybe a lower level prospect, I would be tempted.

If we can pick up another power arm along the lines of J. C. Ramirez, I would be very pleased with that. 

If we spend on anything, I hope it's Kenley Jansen.  A bullpen of Street (7th), Bedrosian (8th), and Jansen (9th) would take a lot of pressure off of our recovering starters.

I hope Albert invests in some for next season. I've had plantar fasciitis in both feet, and the Superfeet inserts really help!

If Shoemaker is traded, we'd immediately need an arm to slot into his rotation spot.  Probably not a good idea, especially since we'll also be replacing Weaver, Wilson and Richards next season.

Grew up with Dick Enberg on TV and radio.  Those weekend spring training games from Palm Springs. 

The only way I can see us dealing the beard is if we get 2 nearly ML ready SP in return, similar to the Santiago-Skaggs deal, and I just can't see anyone giving up that much.

The only way I can see us dealing the beard is if we get 2 nearly ML ready SP in return, similar to the Santiago-Skaggs deal, and I just can't see anyone giving up that much.

Grew up with Dick Enberg on TV and radio.  Those weekend spring training games from Palm Springs. 

If we trade him, I hope we can receive at least one pitcher with a power arm, preferably someone who can start.  Double A level, at least.

Is he better than Robinson?  Probably.  Better than Gentry?  Probably.  Can't hurt to take a look.

We are watching Hank Aaron with speed.  Mantle from the right side.  Mays at his peak.  Mike Trout is a one of a kind talent. 

We are watching Hank Aaron with speed.  Mantle from the right side.  Mays at his peak.  Mike Trout is a one of a kind talent. 

The ultimate compliment.  And if anyone should know, after more than 60 seasons watching the game, it would be Vin Scully.

The ultimate compliment.  And if anyone should know, after more than 60 seasons watching the game, it would be Vin Scully.