The Twins will now get a supplemental pick (between the first and second round) if Matt Capps signs elsewhere even when the Twins do not offer arbitration. That is a major development and should put to rest absolutely all talk about re-signing and overpaying for a fully replaceable pitcher. The Twins will have their first round pick, two picks from the Cuddyer-walk (one in the first round ahead of the team that signs him, and one sandwich pick), one sandwich pick from the Kubel-walk, and one pick from Matt Capps leaving (bye bye). This will mean five picks in the top 60-65 total. This is worth letting Cuddyer, Kubel, and Capps all go while signing guys to replace them for cheaper and who may actually out-perform the trio (if the Twins were to add Octavio Dotel, Derrek Lee and either Andruw Jones or Jonny Gomes, I guarantee out-performance).
I have noticed strange things about the Twins blogosphere and falling back on signing replaceable players from within for no good reason. That Matt Capps is even being considered right now is alarming. He should not be back for anything over $2.5 million. Full stop. Wake up, people. He is a valuable pitcher at that price, yes.
But thankfully that talk must be over now that this new labor deal has been signed. The Ramos trade is still terrible, but it is now a bit less terrible.
Those five picks? How about three high-velocity pitchers, one catcher, and one infielder?
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