Jorge Polanco Extension

[beetlebum71]

Saw on Twitter that the Twins are finishing a 7 year extension that will have 5 guaranteed years and a couple club options with Hip, Hip, Jorge. If it goes the whole length, it would buy out 3 years of FA. Sounds like money is expected to be in the $5 million AAV range, but maybe a touch more.

I like Jorge. He's a solid defender, puts the bat on the ball, and seems like a guy who could develop some plus power in the future. He's still only 25, which is crazy.

[bubu dubu.]

Buy low move. Better now if he blows up, but if he doesn't, the length could hurt the club

[Slim Shady]

Saw on Twitter that the Twins are finishing a 7 year extension that will have 5 guaranteed years and a couple club options with Hip, Hip, Jorge. If it goes the whole length, it would buy out 3 years of FA. Sounds like money is expected to be in the $5 million AAV range, but maybe a touch more.

I like Jorge. He's a solid defender, puts the bat on the ball, and seems like a guy who could develop some plus power in the future. He's still only 25, which is crazy.

PoPo is appreciated in the Shady house

[ForCaleb]

I like this. I don’t think we’ve seen Polanco’s full potential yet....it’s coming.

[beetlebum71]

Buy low move. Better now if he blows up, but if he doesn't, the length could hurt the club

Worst case, he's an excellent utility guy. I think he's more than that, though.

[Dude]

How will this play out with Royce Lewis projected to arrive within the next 2-3 seasons? I'm not familiar with either of their position flexibility.

[Car Ramrod]

How will this play out with Royce Lewis projected to arrive within the next 2-3 seasons? I'm not familiar with either of their position flexibility.

As of right now, Royce is looking like he will stay at SS long term. If this signing has any indication on how the front office feels about their prospects, its probably about Gordon and the lack of confidence they have in him developing his bat.

[salamander]

nOW THEY SHOULD GET hARPER.

[HeHateMe]

And now Kepler gets one. Not sure I like that one.

[feekdogg]

nOW THEY SHOULD GET hARPER.

They paid Kepler instead. Pretty much the same player.

[Small Hands]

How will this play out with Royce Lewis projected to arrive within the next 2-3 seasons? I'm not familiar with either of their position flexibility.

As of right now, Royce is looking like he will stay at SS long term. If this signing has any indication on how the front office feels about their prospects, its probably about Gordon and the lack of confidence they have in him developing his bat.

Where did you hear that Lewis will stay at SS? Everything I’ve heard is he is a terrible fielder so far. Either way, I like the Jorge signing. Was hoping they’d get something like this done with Rosario last year.

[Slim Shady]

nOW THEY SHOULD GET hARPER.

They paid Kepler instead. Pretty much the same player.

Yep, and I've read a lot that says it doesn't make sense to sign these top level guys. Until that report came out the twins were ready to pounce.

[The Replacements]

How will this play out with Royce Lewis projected to arrive within the next 2-3 seasons? I'm not familiar with either of their position flexibility.

As of right now, Royce is looking like he will stay at SS long term. If this signing has any indication on how the front office feels about their prospects, its probably about Gordon and the lack of confidence they have in him developing his bat.

Where did you hear that Lewis will stay at SS? Everything I’ve heard is he is a terrible fielder so far. Either way, I like the Jorge signing. Was hoping they’d get something like this done with Rosario last year.

100% wrong. That narrative is an old one and outdated one. Lewis is developing well defensively at SS.

[Small Hands]

As of right now, Royce is looking like he will stay at SS long term. If this signing has any indication on how the front office feels about their prospects, its probably about Gordon and the lack of confidence they have in him developing his bat.

Where did you hear that Lewis will stay at SS? Everything I’ve heard is he is a terrible fielder so far. Either way, I like the Jorge signing. Was hoping they’d get something like this done with Rosario last year.

100% wrong. That narrative is an old one and outdated one. Lewis is developing well defensively at SS.

Good to hear. I remember Rock me Abbredaris saying he watched him last summer and he was kicking balls around and looked uninterested in the field. Glad he’s progressing.

At least I think it was Rock me Abbredaris. It was in the minor league thread.

[The Replacements]

Recent scouting report on Lewis in January:

[Hornets]

Nice situation for the Twins. Royce is gonna be in the starting lineup within 3 years, maybe even 2! If Gordon gets his act together and becomes a player, then we just trade one of the 3 and probably get a nice return....embarrassment of riches!!

[Car Ramrod]

Recent scouting report on Lewis in January:

F-ing music to my ears

“He is going to be a premium player at a premium position soon”

That play in the hole with the throw to 2nd looked like Jeter.

[The Replacements]

Nice situation for the Twins. Royce is gonna be in the starting lineup within 3 years, maybe even 2! If Gordon gets his act together and becomes a player, then we just trade one of the 3 and probably get a nice return....embarrassment of riches!!

I have a feeling Polanco will move to 2nd when Lewis is ready. Gordon had a tough year in triple A so this year could make or break his chances. Wander Javier is great prospect at SS/3B but likely 3-4 years away. I like that they have multiple options at important positions. I'm curious to see if Rosario or Berrios sign an extension this year. My guess is no. I heard Gibson would like to stay long term but not sure what that contract will look like.

[Hornets]

Nice situation for the Twins. Royce is gonna be in the starting lineup within 3 years, maybe even 2! If Gordon gets his act together and becomes a player, then we just trade one of the 3 and probably get a nice return....embarrassment of riches!!

I have a feeling Polanco will move to 2nd when Lewis is ready. Gordon had a tough year in triple A so this year could make or break his chances. Wander Javier is great prospect at SS/3B but likely 3-4 years away. I like that they have multiple options at important positions. I'm curious to see if Rosario or Berrios sign an extension this year. My guess is no. I heard Gibson would like to stay long term but not sure what that contract will look like.

now I'm worried that Gibson is gonna have a crummy year cuz of that e-coli deal.....

[RALPH MALPH]

Buy low move. Better now if he blows up, but if he doesn't, the length could hurt the club

Worst case, he's an excellent utility guy. I think he's more than that, though.

or he gets his second suspension for peds

[RALPH MALPH]

i whish they wouldnt have wasted money on kepler...

[beetlebum71]

i whish they wouldnt have wasted money on kepler...

You a Pohlad Pocket Protector?

[RubeTube]

i whish they wouldnt have wasted money on kepler...

Agreed. Maybe this is their way to try and make excuses for not signing other guys. I like the Polanco deal a lot more but I'm still not even sure how I feel about that.

Honestly, this team doesn't really have anyone I would care if they were not back other than maybe Sano. Obviously you don't want to lose Rosario but I would have dealt him when he was hot.

[Keith_Morrison]

Nice situation for the Twins. Royce is gonna be in the starting lineup within 3 years, maybe even 2! If Gordon gets his act together and becomes a player, then we just trade one of the 3 and probably get a nice return....embarrassment of riches!!

I have a feeling Polanco will move to 2nd when Lewis is ready. Gordon had a tough year in triple A so this year could make or break his chances. Wander Javier is great prospect at SS/3B but likely 3-4 years away. I like that they have multiple options at important positions. I'm curious to see if Rosario or Berrios sign an extension this year. My guess is no. I heard Gibson would like to stay long term but not sure what that contract will look like.

Lewis could move to CF if Buxton can't put it together.

[RubeTube]

Nice situation for the Twins. Royce is gonna be in the starting lineup within 3 years, maybe even 2! If Gordon gets his act together and becomes a player, then we just trade one of the 3 and probably get a nice return....embarrassment of riches!!

I have a feeling Polanco will move to 2nd when Lewis is ready. Gordon had a tough year in triple A so this year could make or break his chances. Wander Javier is great prospect at SS/3B but likely 3-4 years away. I like that they have multiple options at important positions. I'm curious to see if Rosario or Berrios sign an extension this year. My guess is no. I heard Gibson would like to stay long term but not sure what that contract will look like.

Lewis could move to CF if Buxton can't put it together.

Buxton will be retired by the time the Twins bring Lewis up.

[mglviks]

Certainly more excited about the Polanco deal more than Max'

Still have plenty of faith in Max with his smooth swing and found memory of his Dimaggio esk month.

Polanco is legit and pleased to have locked him up.

[weimy froob]

Certainly more excited about the Polanco deal more than Max'

Still have plenty of faith in Max with his smooth swing and found memory of his Dimaggio esk month.

Polanco is legit and pleased to have locked him up.

kepler's swing is beautiful. when will he match up production with it though? following.

[ForCaleb]

Certainly more excited about the Polanco deal more than Max'

Still have plenty of faith in Max with his smooth swing and found memory of his Dimaggio esk month.

Polanco is legit and pleased to have locked him up.

kepler's swing is beautiful. when will he match up production with it though? following.

When he figures out how to lay off the slider.

[RALPH MALPH]

Certainly more excited about the Polanco deal more than Max'

Still have plenty of faith in Max with his smooth swing and found memory of his Dimaggio esk month.

Polanco is legit and pleased to have locked him up.

kepler's swing is beautiful. when will he match up production with it though? following.

When he figures out how to lay off the slider.

he's a left handed hitter so yea, his swing looks alot nicer than most, his splits are opposite of what they should be for a lefty.
honestly for his offensive production, they could plug any number of guys in there.

.224/.319/.408 with 20 HR get you paid, good for him, butt i;m not seeing it. they've given him plenty of opportunity

[RALPH MALPH]

i whish they wouldnt have wasted money on kepler...

You a Pohlad Pocket Protector?

not at all, i don't think he's worth it.