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The Minnesota Twins have entered the Nelson Cruz sweepstakes, according to Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports.

Minnesota is evidently looking to add power after hitting just 166 homers last season. The team has already made one move to address this weakness by claiming first baseman C.J. Cron off waivers in November.

Cruz is a strict designated hitter at this stage of his career, as he's only played nine games in the outfield over the past two seasons combined and has never been considered a good defender. He remains a feared presence at the plate; last year, the 38-year-old slashed .256/.342/.509 with 37 home runs - the fifth straight year he's surpassed the 30-homer mark - and 97 RBIs in 144 games for the Seattle Mariners. That production was enough to earn Cruz his sixth All-Star berth.

In Minnesota, Cruz would slot in as the everyday DH and bump Cron to first base full time, with Jake Cave moving to an outfield spot. Cruz could potentially form a lethal lineup trio alongside Cron and third baseman Miguel Sano, who the Twins are hoping can bounce back from a miserable 2018 season.

Cruz, a former home run champion who has won two Silver Sluggers, is also reportedly being pursued by the Rays, Houston Astros, and Chicago White Sox.
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Jimtown guy wrote: Mon Dec 10, 2018 2:57 pm The Minnesota Twins have entered the Nelson Cruz sweepstakes, according to Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports.

Minnesota is evidently looking to add power after hitting just 166 homers last season. The team has already made one move to address this weakness by claiming first baseman C.J. Cron off waivers in November.

Cruz is a strict designated hitter at this stage of his career, as he's only played nine games in the outfield over the past two seasons combined and has never been considered a good defender. He remains a feared presence at the plate; last year, the 38-year-old slashed .256/.342/.509 with 37 home runs - the fifth straight year he's surpassed the 30-homer mark - and 97 RBIs in 144 games for the Seattle Mariners. That production was enough to earn Cruz his sixth All-Star berth.

In Minnesota, Cruz would slot in as the everyday DH and bump Cron to first base full time, with Jake Cave moving to an outfield spot. Cruz could potentially form a lethal lineup trio alongside Cron and third baseman Miguel Sano, who the Twins are hoping can bounce back from a miserable 2018 season.

Cruz, a former home run champion who has won two Silver Sluggers, is also reportedly being pursued by the Rays, Houston Astros, and Chicago White Sox.
Sure... I would be happy with this. I'm not sure he'd choose MN over HOU though.
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Well, guess it wouldn't hurt. Kinda like getting Thome at the end of his career.
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This is one move that might actually happen. The few times the Twins have signed anyone that anyone's heard of, it's always some guy they hope they can get a year out of before washed up.

If Cruz has anything left in the tank, he won't be playing here.
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Sergeant Rubetube wrote: Mon Dec 10, 2018 5:39 pm This is one move that might actually happen. The few times the Twins have signed anyone that anyone's heard of, it's always some guy they hope they can get a year out of before washed up.

If Cruz has anything left in the tank, he won't be playing here.
This is true, but not necessarily because the Twins won't pay a second tier FA fair market value. If he has anything left in the tank he won't be playing for the Twins because all things being equal, why the fuck would he or anyone even want to?
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We sign him to trade him at the deadline
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He's 38 and has one good year left in him. Will likely cost a 2 year deal to get him.
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I'm fine with it, good power hitter.
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The Replacements wrote: Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:48 pm He's 38 and has one good year left in him. Will likely cost a 2 year deal to get him.
That's why I would think they would wait a year or two and then sign him? :shrug:
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Get him. Would be nice to have a DH like that.
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Tuck ya in wrote: Wed Dec 12, 2018 10:52 am
The Replacements wrote: Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:48 pm He's 38 and has one good year left in him. Will likely cost a 2 year deal to get him.
That's why I would think they would wait a year or two and then sign him? :shrug:
:thumbsup: Then they can trade him at the deadline for a nobody
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Hell no. Dude will test positive again.
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Corre Ricky Corre wrote: Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:52 pm We sign him to trade him at the deadline
That should be our plan. Hot step up year from the youth you keep them and win. Out of it get some prospects at the deadline. It's where we are right now.
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I'll believe it when I see it
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Isn't Kendrys Morales still tearin' it up in The Show? Remember when the Twins had him for a hot minute? Reminds me of Cruz for some reason.
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Get her done.
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Signed

RT @JonHeyman: Cruz deal: 14M 2019, 12M club option 2020 with 300K buyout #Twins
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Sid Hartman wrote: Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:34 am Signed

RT @JonHeyman: Cruz deal: 14M 2019, 12M club option 2020 with 300K buyout #Twins
Can't find any links yet, but if true I'm in!
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Hornets wrote: Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:38 am
Sid Hartman wrote: Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:34 am Signed

RT @JonHeyman: Cruz deal: 14M 2019, 12M club option 2020 with 300K buyout #Twins
Can't find any links yet, but if true I'm in!
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The Minnesota Twins and free-agent slugger Nelson Cruz have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

The one-year contract is reportedly worth $14.3 million guaranteed and includes a team option for 2020, according to Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports.
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Last 4 years in Seattle, he averaged 40+ HRs a year.
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In ballparks in which he's played a minimum of 10 games, he's posted his third-highest OPS at Target Field (30 games): 1.022

At Target Field:

.325 BA
.355 OBP
.667 SLG

10 HR
25 RBI

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He hit 2 home runs in 9 games at the Metrodome.
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Good.
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memyworld wrote: Thu Dec 27, 2018 10:11 am In ballparks in which he's played a minimum of 10 games, he's posted his third-highest OPS at Target Field (30 games): 1.022

At Target Field:

.325 BA
.355 OBP
.667 SLG

10 HR
25 RBI

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He hit 2 home runs in 9 games at the Metrodome.
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Nelson Cruz timeline in 2019:

-Declines a bit but still on pace to be productive with around 33 HRs.....78 RBI
-Becomes a fan favorite because of his power and personality
-Twins aren't in contention come July
-Twins trade Cruz near deadline for 2nd and/or 3rd rate prospects

Think Fernando Rodney all over again
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memyworld wrote: Thu Dec 27, 2018 10:11 am In ballparks in which he's played a minimum of 10 games, he's posted his third-highest OPS at Target Field (30 games): 1.022

At Target Field:

.325 BA
.355 OBP
.667 SLG

10 HR
25 RBI

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He hit 2 home runs in 9 games at the Metrodome.
Can he still face Twins pitching while hitting for the Twins?
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Style wrote: Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:17 am
memyworld wrote: Thu Dec 27, 2018 10:11 am In ballparks in which he's played a minimum of 10 games, he's posted his third-highest OPS at Target Field (30 games): 1.022

At Target Field:

.325 BA
.355 OBP
.667 SLG

10 HR
25 RBI

---

He hit 2 home runs in 9 games at the Metrodome.
Can he still face Twins pitching while hitting for the Twins?
:lol: touché
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weimy froob wrote: Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:18 am
Style wrote: Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:17 am
memyworld wrote: Thu Dec 27, 2018 10:11 am In ballparks in which he's played a minimum of 10 games, he's posted his third-highest OPS at Target Field (30 games): 1.022

At Target Field:

.325 BA
.355 OBP
.667 SLG

10 HR
25 RBI

---

He hit 2 home runs in 9 games at the Metrodome.
Can he still face Twins pitching while hitting for the Twins?
:lol: touché
I kid. Sorta. But regardless, it's still a nice signing. The team needs pop. The team option for next year is gravy.
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Jesus Christ typical Minnesota Twins go get some washed-up has-been hoping to catch lightning in a bottle. This is why I will never go to a game at Target Field until ownership either shows me that they're trying a
or they sell the team. Why we gave those Crooks a new stadium is beyond me.
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I'm fine with it. Rumors of releasing Tyler Austin now are comical though. Why would they do that?
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I like the move. Big bat who can help the young dudes.
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