Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted March 13, 2003 The Twins have agreed to a 1 yr 2 million dollar deal with former Ranger Kenny Rogers. Rogers is expected to join the team in Ft. Myers pending a physical. Rogers 38, a Lefthander will replace Eric Milton who is out 3-6 months in the rotation. This allows for Johan Santana to remain in the bullpen. Seeing Carl Pohlad open up the wallet is a suprise. I'm sure people in small markets know what I'm talking about. Either way it's a nice pickup by the Twins. Santana could of replaced Milton, but it wasn't certain who would of replaced Santana. Rogers is LH, and a solid #3 or 4 starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Czech Republic Report post Posted March 13, 2003 For a second I thought they signed the singer/chicken man Kenny Rogers. The Twins have to know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest geniusMoment Report post Posted March 13, 2003 Rogers is nothing. He can't win the big game. Never pitch him against the Yankees unless you plan on scoring 15-29 runs an inning. Am I just bitter that last year he declined a trade to Cincy? Yes, but I am entitled to a little bitterness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted March 13, 2003 Ugh. Johan Santana has terrific stuff. Nothing against Kenny Rogers, but Santana deserves a rotation slot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest PhilRippa Report post Posted March 13, 2003 Stupid Twins deciding to mess with my fantasy teams where I already drafted Johan. Well - I figure one of the other starters is going to become familiar with the words "rotator cuff tear" and then all will be a-okay. Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted March 13, 2003 Ugh. Johan Santana has terrific stuff. Nothing against Kenny Rogers, but Santana deserves a rotation slot. The Twins didn't wanna risk not having a replacement for Santana in the bullpen. They know Santana can pitch in relief, and Rogers only cost 2 million. Plus someone is bound to get hurt, so Santana will make some starts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest D'Lo White Report post Posted March 13, 2003 Just hope he's not on the mound with the bases loaded in a do or die extra inning playoff game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted March 14, 2003 Rogers isn't a big city pitcher. I heard he took less money to sign with Minnesota over the White Sox. Good choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sandman9000 Report post Posted March 14, 2003 "Hi, I'm Kenny Rogers and this is major league pitching." See if someone throws a bat at him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jericholic82 Report post Posted March 23, 2003 ugh not kenny rogers, I still think he should return his ws ring from 96. man why did my yanks waste money on this guy? he alnmost single-handily blew the yanks comeback in the 96 ws (thank god for jim leyritz, who may be my fav yankee of all time for this and the 95 playoff homer against seattle) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted March 23, 2003 If I ever meet Kenny Rogers I'm gonna give him a big hug. 1999 LCS Game 6- He's good as gold with me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bloodice Report post Posted March 24, 2003 I think it was a smart move on the Twins part. They have another starter who can still pitch some clutch games, and with the whitesox looking to be a threat this season, and they're only threat in the central, the twins needed that last pitcher. I think Rogers will help out this team more then most people think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moral suasion 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2003 Rogers pitched yesterday versus the Reds and looked relly good. He pitched 5 scoreless winning. Go Twins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted March 27, 2003 I find it amazing that Santana had more strikeouts out of the pen last year than any of the Twins starting five. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted March 28, 2003 That's a problem with the Twins starters. Mays, Radke, and Reed are the same kind of pitchers. Don't walk anyone, but can give up alot of hits because of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
