To acquire Matt Capps, the Twins sold as low as they could have on a very good (but maybe not great) prospect. This move is good for the 2010 club. It’s a pretty lousy move for the organization as a whole.
Posts Tagged ‘Bill Smith’
C is for Catcher, Closer, and Crappy-ish Trades
Posted: 31st July 2010 by David in Roster MovesTags: Bill Smith, Matt Capps, Wilson Ramos
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A Phone Conversation With the Toronto Blue Jays
Posted: 22nd July 2009 by vacant in Opinion, rumors, TradesTags: Alex Burnett, Bill Smith, Jason Frasor, Kevin Slowey, Marco Scutaro, Nick Punto
After successfully managing to tap the phones of both Bill Smith and JP Ricciardo, I hit the gold mine. Read what I overheard the two discussing… Bill Smith, general manager of the Minnesota Twins: Hello, JP, it’s Bill Smith of the Twins. J.P. Ricciardi, general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays: Hey, Bill! Long time [...]
Offer to Blake In The Making?
Posted: 15th November 2008 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: Bill Smith, Casey Blake, Garrett Atkins, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Michael Cuddyer
Casey Blake According to the LEN III, the Twins may offer Casey Blake a contract as soon as next week, while others say that a “framework” has already been offered. I have mixed feelings about this development. The first thing that comes to mind is disgust; I would rather do three things than be forced [...]