Prospect Alert: Systems Audit: Minnesota Twins

Posts: 4543 · Posted: Oct 22, 2006 12:04 pm

Prospect Alert: Systems Audit: Minnesota Twins

Systems Audit: Minnesota Twins 1. Matt Garza, RHP, MLB. Garza started in the Florida State League (high A) and...

Posts: 6920 · Posted: Oct 22, 2006 2:50 pm

You see Bonser ending up in middle relief - so, I'm probably stating the obvious when I ask...Perkins > Bonser?

Posts: 5212 · Posted: Oct 22, 2006 2:53 pm

With a name like Boof Bonser, he's gotta be in the rotation.

Posts: 7953 · Posted: Oct 22, 2006 3:09 pm

quiksilver wrote:

You see Bonser ending up in middle relief - so, I'm probably stating the obvious when I ask...Perkins > Bonser?

I think at this point my decision between Perkins and Bonser was the toughest in the organization. Bonser will probably start the '07 campaign in the rotation but will either be phased out and relegated to the bullpen during the season or of Minnesota "babies" some of the prospects, move out of the way for the '08 season. Between the two Perkins has a higher ceiling, for sure. Bonser has demonstrated an ability to adjust his game to the major league level. Perkins, of course, is untested in this area. I think Perkins' upside will beat out Bonser sooner rather than later and Bonser will be in the bullpen. But this was a tough one for me to decide. So I wouldn't be too surprised to find Bonser starting in a few years.

Posts: 7324 · Posted: Oct 22, 2006 4:42 pm

Wow. That's such a sick pitching team.

Posts: 6920 · Posted: Oct 22, 2006 5:08 pm

kschellenger wrote:

quiksilver wrote:

You see Bonser ending up in middle relief - so, I'm probably stating the obvious when I ask...Perkins > Bonser?

I think at this point my decision between Perkins and Bonser was the toughest in the organization. Bonser will probably start the '07 campaign in the rotation but will either be phased out and relegated to the bullpen during the season or of Minnesota "babies" some of the prospects, move out of the way for the '08 season. Between the two Perkins has a higher ceiling, for sure. Bonser has demonstrated an ability to adjust his game to the major league level. Perkins, of course, is untested in this area. I think Perkins' upside will beat out Bonser sooner rather than later and Bonser will be in the bullpen. But this was a tough one for me to decide. So I wouldn't be too surprised to find Bonser starting in a few years.

Although I haven't seen Perkins pitch I'd tend to agree with you. Bonser could be an end of the rotation starter on most major league teams over the next few seasons, but the Twins are so crowded that there can't be a spot for everyone. Bonser is fairly consistent but it's not like he has electric stuff, so I definitely can see him being delegated to relief work as long as he's on the Twins, I just wanted to get your full take on that.

Posts: 5212 · Posted: Oct 22, 2006 7:29 pm

The makings of a 6-man rotation?

Posts: 7953 · Posted: Oct 22, 2006 7:38 pm

dpaullin wrote:

The makings of a 6-man rotation?

Dear God I hope not. The five man is bad enough. If the top of their rotation didn't have Santana and Liriano and they had a manager with some balls, it could but a 6 man rotation would take away ~5 starts from each starter vs. a 5 man rotation.

Posts: 7324 · Posted: Oct 22, 2006 8:07 pm

kschellenger wrote:

dpaullin wrote:

The makings of a 6-man rotation?

Dear God I hope not. The five man is bad enough. If the top of their rotation didn't have Santana and Liriano and they had a manager with some balls, it could but a 6 man rotation would take away ~5 starts from each starter vs. a 5 man rotation.

The Twins could just trade that additional pitcher for an additional bat in their lineup or something.