I am saying this because this team is not going to contend for many years. We placed two players on waivers and both get traded. We got nothing good for Young and whatever we get for Thome will be garbage. Smith needs to be fired on the spot and send Gardenhire and his staff at the same time. Twins need a new front office and coaching staff.
Now on too Mauer, he is our best trade piece for sure. I will say this he is still NOT healthy. How can a young guy not be able to catch for more than two days at a time? He is hurt without a doubt. So lets trade him in the off season and see what his worth is. When healthy he is very good.
Next Justin Morneau, this guy has been hurt for along time. He might now be healthy. I think we need to look at moving him as well. We need a player at first base than can play everyday. There is a kid in the minors near ready in Sano. He has the power to replace Morneau, under a cheap contract and would love a shot at playing in the majors.
Finally Micheal Cuddyer, whom I see as the face of the Twins. I doubt the way Bill Smith is that he can resign both Cuddyer and Kubel. Jason is the younger of the two and he produces when playing regularly. I know he had a foot issue but I see Kubel as our full time dh. Cuddyer I feel would get us a much needed SP and a possible catcher replacement. He might get us more depending on the bidding. I could see the Yankees go after him. He would be an upgrade over Swisher or Gardner.
Long story short is this. I see the Twins going into a full rebuild mode this off season. We need to shake things up throughout the organization. Start at the top with Bill Smith and work your way down. Clean house and get this team back too playing good baseball like the teams of our past!