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Originally Posted by tmw4h5
If we hit on just a few players out of the list of Mondesi, Starling, Zimmer, Dozier, Griffin, Almonte, Binford, Bonifacio, Blewett, Cuthbert, Russell, Watson -- I don't see a reason why this window has to close and why we have to go into rebuilding mode. Sure, if 2017 rolls around and we're playing poorly by the break, by all means, trade away some pieces that we know we won't be able to re-sign. But, I don't see a reason for a complete breakdown of operations and a full rebuild.
(KC Royals prospect Bubba Starling is continuing his 2015 breakout at the plate by hitting .308/.326/.558 with four home runs in 14 games in the Arizona Fall League (AFL) - from Royals Review),
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2018 looks to be a rebuilding year, but it be a quick turnaround rebuild if a few things go well, rather than a complete descent into the suck.
Ventura and Perez will still be there. If one of Zimmer/Almonte becomes an effective MLB starter in the next two seasons, 40 percent of your starting rotation is home-grown and cost-controlled. Even if they do rip up Salvy's contract and say, double it, he's still an extreme bargain.
They need one of Starling/Bonifacio to become an effective every day player who can provide some offense.
And they Mondesi to be what they think he can be (a great defensive shortstop who is a plus bat at the position... .280/15/.330 OBP/.450 SLG type).
One way or the other, KC looks to be in line for a SLEW of compensation picks following 2017, unless the CBA is drastically changed.
Hosmer
Moustakas
Duffy
Davis
Escobar
Cain
All guys who would likely command a QO and still get signed elsewhere.
I could see them working out extensions for Davis and one of Cain/Moustakas when the time comes... which also would make that 2018 window a little more open.
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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990
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Said player was out-performed in the Korean league by former major leaguer Marcus Thames this year. He's a quality prospect, but I don't think he's Jose Abreu.
The Twins will still have to agree to terms with Park, and that's no guarantee.
Minnesota might have to trade Trevor Plouffe, who has been a solid player for the Twins, to make things work if they do sign Park.