Location: Southern MN
Member Since: Feb 2005
Posts: 2692
Wish the Twins could have put up a better fight in the playoffs this year, but it was still one of the funnest seasons on memory for me.
That was a heck of a comeback the guys made and they should be proud of the Central division title. It was the toughest division in baseball and the team showed tons of heart coming back the way they did.
Next year with Liriano back and the experience alot of these young guys gained, I would expect us to be the WS favorites. Add in a couple good free agents and we will have a great chance. Also, lets either get Hunter locked up, or give him his 12 for next year. We will need a good centerfielder if we want to contend for a title.
Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
Member Since: Oct 2004
Posts: 3614
Well I think the Twins made the right move in offering Torri his $12 bones for the upcoming season.
What also surprises me is that Terry Ryan on the KFAN today said early last offseason they met with the Big Hurt. Hard to say if things would have turned out the same for us.
Location: Southern MN
Member Since: Feb 2005
Posts: 2692
I was listening to that too. Would have been nice to have him DHing for us all year, but the way it sounded, he really didn’t want to come here.
I think it was a good move giving Tori the green. He might not be worth 12 mil, but next year is gonna be our year to win it and I don’t want to give up a player of his caliber no matter what.
Location: Wright County
Member Since: Oct 2005
Posts: 6958
Signing Torri to one year option is best for now. After they get Morneau and Mauer locked up they can look at long term contract for Hunter…Next year could be great if our young pitchers step up and Liriano can stay healthy!!!
Location: Southern MN
Member Since: Feb 2005
Posts: 2692
Don’t forget Cuddyer. He might be the best deal in all of baseball. We need to keep this guy. Great on the field, in the clubhouse, and in the community.