What’s next for the Minnesota Twins after missing out on Craig Kimbrel?
By Tyler Kruse
Raisel Iglesias
If you haven’t noticed my focus yet, its power-throwing closing pitchers that could be available come trade season. Raisel Iglesias is another high strikeout pitcher with 39 through 27.2 innings pitched also owning a solid ERA at 2.93.
Another guy that has multiple years of control left at a relatively low-cost could mean a high asking price from the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds also made some big splashes this past off-season and are still in the thick of things in the NL central. Though the tide could turn quickly for the Reds in a stacked division, so far, they seem to be hanging in there.
Even if the asking price may be steep, the Minnesota Twins seem to have a nice window of opportunity opening up for the next few years. Adding a lock down closer to bolster the bullpen during that span could pay handsomely for a team on the verge of greatness.
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I’d love to see the Twins make some moves to strengthen their already very strong position atop the AL central. With the clear opportunity to be World Series contenders in 2019, I hope they make a move sooner rather than later. The Minnesota Twins have the minor league depth to get a deal done, no need to wait until the trade deadline to add pieces, I say they pull the trigger now and continue their climb to the top.