Article: Are The 2016 Twins A Young Team?

[Riverbrian]

 

I don't think anyone is disputing that the position players are young.
The pitching staff is not young at all though.

 

 

I've already posted that I don't think the pitching staff is young at all. 

 

So... I should move on because my work is done... I guess?  

[jorgenswest]

The Twins inability to recognize and develop pitching talent will keep this team from the playoffs into the future. Young under team control pitching is a key to any mid market team's success. Pitchers decline too quickly and suddenly in their careers to count on aging free agents signed to long term commitments to fill the holes.

 

In addition, defensive talent and skill has not been a priority since 2011. They have ignored defensive reputations in the signings of Willingham, Doumit and Suzuki. They have thrown guys into the outfield with virtually no experience often giving up defense on both corners and in the case of Santana and Schafer centerfield also. Asking mediocre pitchers to get extra outs accelerates their pitch count and forces bullpen into games in the fifth and sixth inning. Any talent they have in the bullpen is overworked early and requires a revolving door on the 40 man.

 

There is hope in their starting 9 but as they mature. It won't matter how young they are now if the pitching isn't with them.