Twins Release Bob Keppel: MLB.com
The brief reign of Apokeppelypse Now has ended. Let's all sleep a little more soundly tonight.
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The Akeppelypse is averted
I wonder if this means the Twins are getting ready to make a trade or sign someone
"So [Kouzmanoff]’s going to make decent monkey, but he’d be affordable." - Jesse
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jan 5, 2010 4:30 PM EST reply actions
Same here
I read an interesting article written by a career minor leaguer. It was in regards to health care, actually. When a guy like Keppel get’s cut he loses his employer provided health care. I know Keppel made some bigger bucks being on the major league roster, but for most guys, minor league baseball doesn’t pay real well, and losing health bennies is a big deal. Keeping him on the roster for a while was maybe just a classy move, a little reward for game 163.
I think thats the case.
I just wish they would keep a few roster spots open and quit putting on kids on who have never played above High A. In the long run I think it hurts the young player and serves no real point.
by b1 on Jan 5, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
I think I read the same article
It was interesting thinking about pro ballplayers having to make COBRA payments.
it's so easy to forget that not all players make Arod money
but then again the MLB minimum wage is still more than most of us make…
making COBRA payments and collecting unemployment…
What?!
Well…that’s a bummer. May his heroics in Game 163 never be forgotten.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all." -Earl Weaver
Now, who will they sign?
Or is it a trade that brings more players for the 40 man than they send to the other team?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
agreed
why would the Twins have not dropped him from the 40 man roster at the setting date. They must be pursuing a trade and/or free agent signing here. Perkins for Kouzmanoff and signing O-Dawg would be too much to ask for.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
They might resign him to pitch at
Rochester incase Delaney,Crain,Neshek,Rauch suck. Can’t we add Casilla to the Deal.
by b1 on Jan 5, 2010 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
why?
I would rather take Crede at a significantly less contract.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
why?
sure it would be nice to have Washburn as he was in Seattle. But why would the Twins do this when we have young pitchers competing for the final spot, especially with Liriano “throwing the live fire out of the ball”.
We already have Pavano as our veteran leader and Baker, Blackburn and Slowey are not rookies any longer. Swarzak and Duensing would be the only Twins “rookies” battling for the final spot. So the “we need a veteran” excuse just falls right on through.
If the Twins do indeed sign him, I hope it is to a minor league contract (Crede style).
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
i agree
we would be getting an old, probably mediocre pitcher and pushing out a younger guy’s development. i was just bringing up the article, not saying it would be a good move
I realize
that you were just posting the article. I am questioning the Front office here.
Naturally, if the Twins could get the Seattle Washburn (2.64 ERA) as opposed to the Tiger Washburn (7.whatever ERA) that would be fantastic. But why take the risk when money is so important at this stage and the more immediate requirement is Mauer extension and a 2B/3B signing/trade?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
The Twins act cheep with the home grown
talent, but they throw it around every year on old talent that backfires. Hold the Money for Mauer,Span,Slowey,Kubel,Blackburn and a second baseman for next year. Stop overpaying for half year players.
by b1 on Jan 5, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
Washburn must be willing to take an incentive-laden deal with a home-town discount
This would explain why they released Keppel. It likely means Liriano goes to the bullpen, at least to start the year, and Duensing goes to AAA.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
The Twins
cannot get the Seattle Washburn. They do not have anywhere near the outfield defense Seattle did (and does have).
by DK on Jan 6, 2010 12:31 AM EST up reply actions
+1
and that’s the problem. How did Washburn do with Detroit’s outfield?
If we get Washburn, expect an ERA somewhere around 5.00. An inning eater, but not a particularly good one.
by Adam Peterson on Jan 6, 2010 9:08 AM EST up reply actions
ahhh gast
about 2 weeks ago
in my real life 30 team Dynasty League 9(fantasy baseball)
I traded Carlos Gomez, Francisco Liriano, Alexi Casilla, Luke Hughes, Benjamin Tootle
for Cleveland Super- prospect SP Hector Rondon and others…….
blast – that doesn’t look like a good trade right now
I'd rather have Nick Punto playing 3B and Felipe Lopez playing 2B
than Punto playing 2B and Kouzy, Crede, DeRosa or Glaus playing 3B.
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jan 5, 2010 8:11 PM EST reply actions
Washburn
Over at rumors, says Twins have made an offer to Jarrod Washburn.
Visit www.TwinsCards.com and check out "rosters" to see my collection!
Washburn?
If the Twins are still looking for a starting pitcher, I have to ask a question I haven’t heard much of…..Is Slowey going to definately be ready for opening day? How is his rehab going?
If thats not the case then the Twins really do not have that much confidence in their other starters….The Twins do like to have 7 starters available as teams typically use at least 7 starters throughout the season with maybe 2 oe 3 getting 1 to 3 starts.
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No more AKeppelypse NOW!
The end of a Twins era.
"Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?" -Joe Kapp
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jan 6, 2010 1:50 AM EST reply actions
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