To many, it's about time the Twins spent money.
In reality, that's hardly the case.
The Minnesota Twins reached an agreement with Joe Crede Saturday, signing the oft-injured third baseman to a one year contract.
In any other market at any other time a top-tier free agent, even with chronic back problems, would draw a multi-year deal worth tens of millions of dollars.
Not this year.
So while the Twins went out and bought talent, they didn't and shouldn't pay the price.
Crede's base salary is $2.5 million this season, to become $7 million if he remains healthy and makes 500 plate appearances.
The hope is Crede will add much needed power from the right side of the plate to a team that ranked 29th of 30 teams in home runs.
His17 dingers in 97 games a season ago would have ranked third on the Twins.
If Crede can't shed his back problems and contribute, the Twins give up the $2.5 million -- next to nothing when compared to the $6.6 million they spent to have a career backup, Mike Lamb, at the same position.
Finally, the Twins didn't mess up a free agent sign, and fans have something to smile about even while the economy continues to falter.
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