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Minnesota Twins: Can the Twins fix Chris Archer?

By Chris Schad

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 20: Chris Archer #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch in the first inning during the game against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on August 20, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 20: Chris Archer #24 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch in the first inning during the game against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on August 20, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 04: Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates has water dumped on him by Chris Archer #24 after hitting a walk off two run RBI single to give the Pirates a 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins at PNC Park on September 4, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 04: Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates has water dumped on him by Chris Archer #24 after hitting a walk off two run RBI single to give the Pirates a 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins at PNC Park on September 4, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

How could the Twins get Archer?

As with any asset, the cost could be something that deters any team from going after it. With Archer, the Pirates will likely look to recoup something close to the two mega prospects they gave up to get him, but with the current situation surrounding the Pirates (who do not have a general manager or manager at the moment), it’s possible that anything is on the table.

One of the most mentioned trade chips this offseason is Eddie Rosario and he could be an attractive enough name for the Pirates to bite. Rosario is coming off a career season in terms of home runs and RBI, but his penchant for chasing bad pitches and an on-base percentage that barely cracked .300 could make him fools gold for a potential trade partner.

If the Twins could throw in a prospect that preferably isn’t in their top 10, it might be enough to get Archer out of Pittsburgh to fill a hole in their starting rotation.

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This move wouldn’t get Twins fans as excited as if they signed a big-name free agent, but with so much to accomplish this offseason, going a different direction could help the Twins get to where they want to go next season.

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