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The future outfield of the Twins (Hicks, Arcia and Buxton)

- I currently hold high hopes that this trio might be united by 2015. not entirely sure how exactly they're going to fit into a lineup though. Hicks is certainly showing that he has the capability to become a top lead-off man and yet early on in the going Buxton is also displaying the speed to profile in such a position as well.

- At the moment I would give the leadoff spot to Hicks because he has the speed yet ...

Morneau gets traded during the offseason for a starting pitching prospect knocking on the major league door.
if
Parmelee can continue his success in AAA throughout the rest of season.
but
not if that success doesn't translate into a strong September call-up.


​Willingham shifts his bat to the DH role more often following the All-Star break.
if
Arcia/Hicks advance to AAA and still produce at the same level and deserve a call-up.
but ...