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wild-card berth by signing a 41-year-old closer and a pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery who won’t be ready until Gerry Cheevers Womens Jersey 2019. The rumors with the Twins also have been light, although they’re apparently hoping to meet with Darvish. That would be the obvious upgrade to make, improving a rotation that is thin behind Ervin Santana and Jose Berrios. Money isn’t a roadblock, especially after 2018 when the Twins have just $29 million in guaranteed salary on the books (Joe Mauer’s $23 million will be gone).![]() Aside from Darvish, if the Twins want to try something exotic, what about going after J.D. Martinez? Yes, the offense was fourth in the AL in runs and the best in the majors over the final two months, but Martinez could split time in left field and DH, with Eddie Rosario, Max Kepler and Robbie Grossman sharing time in right field and wherever Martinez isn’t playing. With Mauer gone after 2018, that still leaves DH for Martinez and first base for Miguel Sano if either becomes too much of a defensive liability in the outfield or at third base. What they should do next: Here’s the problem with the Rockies: They never think Felix Potvin Youth jersey big. The one David DeCastro Authentic Jersey time they did, they wasted $80 million on Ian Desmond. The Rockies have an offense that was bad outside of two MVP candidates and a singles-hitting second baseman, but they haven’t addressed that in any meaningful manner. I would love for them to think about adding Martinez -- look at what he did in two-plus months in Arizona and imagine that over six months in Coors Field. They did have to address a bullpen that had three significant free agents, but they’re now paying four relievers $7 million-plus. They also can’t assume that all those rookie starting pitchers will be as good again (plus they have to replace Chatwood’s 25 starts). Given that they won’t spend the money on Martinez, I’d go after Logan Morrison to play first base (he hit .246/.353/.516). That might help salvage a disappointing offseason. And keep in mind: Charlie Blackmon hits free agency after 2018 and Nolan Arenado after 2019. The Rockies have been building for a long time and right when they have a chance to be good, they’ve decided to spin their wheels in winter snow. What they should do next: Yes, Jerry Dipoto has been active as usual, but he failed to reel in the big fish he wanted in Ohtani. He made the creative move to acquire Gordon and move him to center field, but the Mariners still project as a .500 team. So is there anything Dipoto can do with the payroll already set to last year’s level? Well, you always can spend more money. The weakest projected positions for Seattle via FanGraphs are first base (0.5 WAR, 28th) and left field (0.8 WAR, 25th). The rotation ranks 20th at 10.0 WAR. So let’s see. First base: Seattle is one place where Eric Hosmer could reasonably fit and first base is a position where the Mariners have been weak for years, but unless Hosmer’s price tag drops considerably, it’s not a realistic scenario. They already tried the Logan Morrison thing, so they probably will just stick with Healy and maybe waiver-claim Mike Ford (an OBP machine in Triple-A for the Yankees). Left field: Ben Gamel and Guillermo Heredia at least provide good defense, but between that pair and Gordon, you have no power at two outfield positions. Martinez is too expensive and Jay Bruce -- 2.9 WAR last season but 1.0 projected WAR -- maybe not be enough of an upgrade. That leaves the rotation, one that was riddled with injuries in 2017. The fourth and fifth starters right now are Erasmo Ramirez and Ariel Miranda (not counting Iwakuma, who is coming off a shoulder injury). Alex Cobb would be a nice get and would not blow up the payroll. Note: The Mariners’ 40-man roster is at 39 players. Dipoto is saving space for one more transaction! What they should do next: If you watched the postseason, it’s no surprise that the Astros have made two significant bullpen additions. Smith and Rondon both have closing experience in case Ken Giles falters at any point, with http://www.officialnflvikingsprostore.com/EMMANUEL-LAMUR-JERSEY-CHEAP.html Smith coming off an interesting season in which his strikeout rate suddenly skyrocketed from a career rate of 7.5 per nine innings to 11.8. Sam Miller has pointed out that World Series winners generally make fewer moves than World Series losers, http://www.officialwinnipegjets.com/Adidas-Dale-Hawerchuk-Jersey but the Astros shouldn't stand pat with two relievers. They still should add a left-handed DH/first baseman. That would help balance a lineup that leans to the right side and give the team a better DH option than Evan Gattis, who doubles as the backup catcher. Lucas Duda fits on a short-term deal. 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