His fielding is far, far better than Arraez while his batting numbers for far less at bats are damn near as good.

As Park wrote in an article his attitude in the dugout is just as important as his playing skills.

It looks like he has lost a little weight too.  

I wonder why his batting numbers have dropped off so suddenly, perhaps being sent down while a disaster like Celestino or Rohrvedt is not, is one reason.

I like the Turtle but was hoping the Twins could create some value for him by the deadline so they can get something in trade for him.  I like the three catchers the Twins have in front of him in Garver, Rortvedt, and Jeffers.  I like Gordon better in the utility role.  I think this is the Turtles last year in Minnesota.  I still think he a fringe MLB baseball player but I am sure others might disagree.  

His numbers to start the year were good but he has been slumping for a while now and I believe that is why he was sent down.

21 hours ago, Dman said:

I like the Turtle but was hoping the Twins could create some value for him by the deadline so they can get something in trade for him.  I like the three catchers the Twins have in front of him in Garver, Rortvedt, and Jeffers.  I like Gordon better in the utility role.  I think this is the Turtles last year in Minnesota.  I still think he a fringe MLB baseball player but I am sure others might disagree.  

His numbers to start the year were good but he has been slumping for a while now and I believe that is why he was sent down.

I like turtle too but I think he has another 2-4 years of being a solid back up player somewhere.  Texas has a horrible bench and others do too.  I put the over /under for his career at 1200 plate appearances.

1 minute ago, Brandon said:

I like turtle too but I think he has another 2-4 years of being a solid back up player somewhere.  Texas has a horrible bench and others do too.  I put the over /under for his career at 1200 plate appearances.

I agree and hoping another team at the deadline is willing to give us something for him.  After this year I just don't see him as a great fit for this team especially with the catching depth we have.  If the Twins didn't have Gordon I might feel differently but I think Gordon is the better defender at 3rd and second.  He can play short and center in a pinch which Astudillo cannot do. Gordon can't play the catcher position but we have depth there.  For those reasons I don't see him coming back.

I hope another team does see his value and is willing to offer something decent in trade.  He is nice utility player to have because he can catch and you know he will give you 100% effort every time out.

1 minute ago, Dman said:

I agree and hoping another team at the deadline is willing to give us something for him.  After this year I just don't see him as a great fit for this team especially with the catching depth we have.  If the Twins didn't have Gordon I might feel differently but I think Gordon is the better defender at 3rd and second.  He can play short and center in a pinch which Astudillo cannot do. Gordon can't play the catcher position but we have depth there.  For those reasons I don't see him coming back.

I hope another team does see his value and is willing to offer something decent in trade.  He is nice utility player to have because he can catch and you know he will give you 100% effort every time out.

 

Maybe include him in a trade with Texas for Gibson..... Texas has a crappy bench and Gibson is signed for next season cheaply.