tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4729715921494125498.post3452494006683530542..comments2013-09-06T11:04:18.208-05:00Comments on Twinstalker: Too Much for Two Men?twinstalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240342383873259638noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4729715921494125498.post-69331835325016215062008-01-29T16:30:00.000-06:002008-01-29T16:30:00.000-06:00Oops, I said we'll see. I was thinking about simi...Oops, I said we'll see. I was thinking about similar players with 4 and 5 years service time, and perhaps that I will follow the deals made to see how close I am to right with the numbers.twinstalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240342383873259638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4729715921494125498.post-21560390568672878392008-01-29T16:28:00.000-06:002008-01-29T16:28:00.000-06:00I respectfully disagree that Cuddyer would be rece...I respectfully disagree that Cuddyer would be receiving $24 million over the next three seasons. He's an average player, and while he could have made $5.5 this year and $7.5 next year because of the horrible arbitration process, I'm pretty sure no one was going to pay Cuddyer $11 in 2010.<BR/><BR/>We'll see, I guess.twinstalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240342383873259638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4729715921494125498.post-82339348052220984692008-01-29T13:52:00.000-06:002008-01-29T13:52:00.000-06:00Actually think Cuddyer might be underpaid, with th...Actually think Cuddyer might be underpaid, with the out-of-control status of arbitration salaries these days for regulars. He might be overpaid come the free-agent season of 2011, but at least its an option for the Twins to take or pass.<BR/><BR/>The Morneau signing, as long as he's healthy, is pretty reasonable -- what with the up front monies and such. Considering the Twins are very weak in the system for a cheaper replacement, they would have to go to the slush pile in the future if they needed a first baseman.<BR/><BR/>It's good they are using the budgeted salary savings of this year on the future. Don't see them spending for a different third baseman...hopes that Lamb will hold the position down more than adequately for a couple of seasons, with Harris providing ample backup when a second base candidate materializes.<BR/><BR/>It seems like a lot of money. But with Mauer, and then Delmon Young, getting substantial contracts in the near future, the Twins should be pretty set, as I don't really see any of the current crop of pitchers (Liriano excepted) needing anything longterm because of cheaper replacements in the wings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com