Starting Rotation: four year prediction

2014

Ricky Nolasco, 31, right
Phil Hughes, 27, right
Mike Pelfrey, 30, right
Kevin Correia, 34, right
Sam Deduno, 30, right

Predict: Scott Diamond, Vance Worley and/or Sam Deduno will pitch out of the bullpen. Kris Johnson, Vance Worley, Kyle Gibson and/or Andrew Albers will force themselves into the rotation at some point.

2015

Ricky Nolasco, 32, right
Phil Hughes, 28, right
Mike Pelfrey, 31, right
Alex Meyer, 25, right
Kyle Gibson, 27, right

Predict: At least one spot opens up for Alex Meyer and either Kyle Gibson or a young left-hander, likely Sean Gilmartin or Logan Darnell. Alex Meyer could be ready if his arm stays healthy. Pelfrey and Hughes will have to be solid in 2014 to stay in the rotation. Twins could be willing to release or move either one to the bullpen if better options emerge.

2016

Alex Meyer, 26, right
Ricky Nolasco, 33, right
Kyle Gibson, 28, right
Phil Hughes, 29, right
Trevor May, 25, right

Predict: Hughes either stars or flops in last contract season. Meyers and May primed for full seasons. Nolasco can finally settle in as a No 2-4 starter. Team may have one or more solid left-handers that push their way into the rotation.

2017
Alex Meyer, 27, right
Kohl Stewart, 22, right
Kyle Gibson, 29, right 
Ricky Nolasco, 34, right
Trevor May, 26, right

Predict: Rotation should be solid in Nolasco's final year.  Expect at least one dark-horse starter to have stuck with the team. Scott Diamond, Vance Worley, Sam Deduno, Andrew Albers, Logan Darnell, Kris Johnson, maybe even Alex Pressley as a starter.