Twins Interested in RHP Jason Frasor?

according to Bob Elliot of the Toronto sun..

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DEFINITELY worth looking into

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by AdamOnFirst on Mar 10, 2010 12:24 PM EST reply actions

Maybe

Nice numbers last year, but I would NOT trade Perkins straight up for him, as some have suggested.

If you throw out last season, his career ERA is over 4.00, and even last season his GO/AO was only 0.74. He strikes about 1 per inning, but being 32+ years old, he might not be worth it. Now, if they wanted to give him up for peanuts I’d do it. I don’t know why they’d want Casilla, but I’d probably do it for him if I’m the Twins.

I just have a hard time trading young pitching (who can start or relieve) for older pitching that’s only had one good (enough) season. We can use as many bullpen arms as possible just in case at this point.

by bbeeck on Mar 10, 2010 1:12 PM EST reply actions

I disagree

I think that Perkins straight up wouldn’t be a bad option. I agree the age differencial is a little unsettling, but whether the Twins and Perkins seem to be on good terms now or not I still think they want to move him. Our managment has a history of getting rid of those who don’t mesh well with them (Garza, Lohse, etc.) and I think they will look to do the same. And if Liriano can pitch like he has it will be a good deal, with Duensing still waiting in the wings as well. That said I think we can easily cover the bullpen internally, but if they feel they need to bring some one in this might be a good option.

by Neil34 on Mar 10, 2010 1:37 PM EST up reply actions

Possibly

I hope you’re right. Ideally, it plays out as you stated it. But I think we can package Perkins in a more valuable trade for prospects at this time or even later this season, in the case of more injuries. If the only player they want is Perkins and they won’t take anyone else at all I might do it. I’m just saying that I would rather trade Casilla since we have plenty of utility options.

I’m all for trading Perkins, it just seems like Frasor is being a bit overvalued all of a sudden because of a) our need and b) his low ERA for the first time in his entire career.

by bbeeck on Mar 10, 2010 2:02 PM EST up reply actions

I doubt Perkins would get the trade done....

by SD Twins Fan on Mar 10, 2010 2:16 PM EST reply actions

Just some insight from a jays fan. We dont need anymore pitchers. We need a long term SS prospect or a young lead off guy.

Perkins for Frasor is a good trade but not what our team needs. I just dont see us giving Frasor up for a middle of the road southpaw. When we are stalked with middle of the road lefty’s.

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by syc on Mar 11, 2010 10:13 AM EST reply actions