With the emergence of Chris Parmelee as a Major League quality hitter, someone recently commented that the Twins could easily fit 7 players into 6 positions. So I tested the theory.

If nobody is traded, the Twins have 7 players to use in 6 positions.

Mauer C, 1b, DH

Doumit C, LF RF DH

Morneau 1b, DH

Willingham LF,RF,DH

Span CF,RF,LF

Revere LF, CF, RF

Parmelee LF, RF DH

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Lineup 1

Maurer C

Doumit DH

Morneau 1b

Willingham LF

Span CF

Revere RF

Bench - Parmelee

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Lineup 2

Doumit C

Mauer 1b

Willingham DH

Span CF

Revere RF or LF

Parmelee LF or RF

Bench Morneau

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Lineup 3

Mauer C

Morneau 1b

Willingham DH

Span CF

Revere RF or LF

Parmelee LF or RF

Bench Doumit

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Lineup 4

Doumit C

Morneau 1b

Mauer DH

Span CF

Revere RF or LF

Parmelee LF or RF

Bench Willingham

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Lineup 5

Doumit C

Morneau 1b

Willingham DH

Span CF

Revere RF or LF

Parmelee LF or RF

Bench Mauer

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Lineup 6

Mauer C

Morneau 1b

Doumit DH

Willingham LF

Span CF

Parmelee RF

Bench Revere

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Lineup 7

Mauer C

Morneau 1b

Doumit DH

Willingham LF

Revere CF

Parmelee RF

Bench Span

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Also Parmelee can play 1b while Morneau plays DH while

Willingham, Span, Revere play the outfield.

There are other ways to do this, but it is easy enough to give all 7 players regular playing time.

Given the fact that strains, twists, bumps, bruises and outright injuries will occur thoughout the year, Twins fans should not worry about giving all 7 players enough at bats.

I agree completely. Someone has to be "that guy" who sits on the bench for several games at the beginning of the season, but after that, a consistent rotation like this can be had.

If they don't make a trade, with no 2B or SS or SP, then I don't think it will matter....

I also agree, but feel that at least one of the New Britian outfielders will force their way on the opening day roster. So the Twins need to trade an outfielder, if not now in spring training.

With Mauer changing around positions more now it would be interesting to see if he could handle 3rd, he has played a nice first base and definitely has the arm to throw across the diamond

Some of the outfield defenses make me cringe. Span, hammer, Parm? not pretty

How about Doumit LF, Hammer CF and Parm RF ?? wouldn't that be fun on a windy sunny day.

How about Doumit LF, Hammer CF and Parm RF ?? wouldn't that be fun on a windy sunny day.

There is no way in hell a sane manager would put this outfield out on the field. The lack of range and of arm strength is especially disconcerting.