Eddie Rosario's Spring

[stringer bell]

I know that the demotion of Hicks and May and the naming of Milone as the fifth starter are big stories.  Most assumed that Eddie Rosario would be optioned at some point.  I held out hope that Eddie would win the center field job and in the last week there were rumbles that Eddie might win the left field job over Oswaldo Arcia. 

 

Rosario played almost exclusively in left field, leading most to assume that he wouldn't be the best defensive option in center and that Aaron Hicks would be the favorite for the center field job.  Rosario's numbers have been so-so, certainly not enough to say he won the competition for center.  I would submit that Rosario has been more impressive than the numbers.  He has played very well in the field and thrown very well.  Rosario has put up good at-bats when the games were on the line and he's hit the ball well, even when making outs. 

 

I expect that Rosario will go to Rochester along with Hicks.  It is quite possible that they will take turns playing center and left.  I believe he will hit better than Hicks at the same level.  Hicks still has a good chance to be a better overall player.  Whichever is the most productive should be the call-up when the Twins recall an outfielder. 

[Halsey Hall]

I agree on Rosario.  He showed up early and kind of took it easy, but stepped it up when camp opened.  He's a confident kid and if he can stay off the weed in Rochester, I think he'll shine. 

[Paul Pleiss]

I agree on Rosario.  He showed up early and kind of took it easy, but stepped it up when camp opened.  He's a confident kid and if he can stay off the weed in Rochester, I think he'll shine.

Now that he's on the 40 he shouldn't be getting tested for drugs of abuse.

 

A little Mary Jane likely won't hurt his playing skills, just his press coverage.