The Minnesota Twins had rumors surrounding them all this offseason that made it sound as if they were ready to make a big free agent addition before this coming 2018 season. Now that spring training is upon us it seems clear that the Twins had their eyes set on Yu Darvish and Yu Darvish alone. When Darvish chose the Cubs it left the Twins without that big free agent splash.
Not landing Darvish caused the Twins to pivot to some other signings that are still great signings, and the nature of the deals gives the Twins financial flexibility to make some moves this upcoming offseason.