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MLB free agency: Top 5 landing spots for Doug Fister

By Greg Goldstein

Sep 23, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Doug Fister (58) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Doug Fister (58) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. Minnesota Twins

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Current Starting Rotation

  1. Ervin Santana
  2. Hector Santiago
  3. Phil Hughes
  4. Nick Tepesch
  5. Open spot

Minnesota is one of two teams on this list that wasn’t mentioned as a possible landing spot in Chris Cotillo’s original reporting. However, when looking at the roster, it looks pretty clear that he would slot in fairly well.

At the moment, the Twins’ two top starters are pitching very well. Ervin Santana may be one of the more sought after trade pieces come July and Hector Santiago is proving that the Twins front office may have gotten the best of that deal they made to send Ricky Nolasco to Anaheim.

However, apart from these two, the starting staff remains in flux. Phil Hughes is just not a very good starting pitcher and Nick Tepesch is probably more of a bullpen arm than a starter at this point.

Prospect Adalberto Mejia started the season in MLB, but was sent back down to develop a little more after running into some troubles.

Kyle Gibson is probably the biggest disappointment for the Twins franchise as the right-hander has just fallen off a cliff since his solid 2015 campaign. He was just demoted to Triple-A.

Signing Fister wouldn’t only be a move to remain competitive, but if her performs at least somewhat admirably, Minnesota could deal him a few months for now, which would make for quite a shrewd move. The Twins are not expected to compete for a playoff spot this season, so signing Fister may be a good fallback option for the ball club.

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