Article: 2018 Minnesota Twins Roster Projection (2.0)

[ashbury]

So why do we need both Escobar and Adrianza as backup infielders? 

They aren't interchangeable. Escobar, when healthy, has a better than average bat for a middle infielder. His glove is so-so. Adrianza has a better rep on defense, but I have my doubts he would hit well enough if given regular duty. Either one can fill in defensively, in the outfield. I forget if one has been tabbed as an emergency catcher.

 

On one hand, management could "pick their poison". Conversely, the two can coexist on a roster, and contribute, if no other needs are pressing.

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

I forget if one has been tabbed as an emergency catcher.

Escobar! He even caught for one inning last year (and the pitcher was Chris Gimenez, no less).

Edited March 9, 2018 by spycake

[ashbury]

Escobar! He even caught for one inning last year (and the pitcher was Chris Gimenez, no less).

Ima stick my neck out and guess Ehire would volunteer too.

[ahart10]

Adrianza also plays corner outfield, and better than Grossy imho.

[caninatl04]

Bux stole two bases today. Why do projected line ups have him so low? I know it didn’t work well when Bux led off last year, but I’d love to see Bux, Mauer, Dozier as 1-2-3.

[Mr. Brooks]

Bux stole two bases today. Why do projected line ups have him so low? I know it didn’t work well when Bux led off last year, but I’d love to see Bux, Mauer, Dozier as 1-2-3.

Ideally, you'd want high OBP guys at the top. Even at his best, Buxton is going to be more pop than on base machine.

Ideally he's a middle of the order hitter.

[ahart10]

I like to put speed down the line up so it’s leess likely to be wasted on home runs.

[shs_59]

Mine:

Catchers : Castro, Garver (2)

 

Infielders: Mauer, Morrison, Dozier , Polanco , Sano , Escobar, Aybar , Vargas. (8)

 

Outfielders: (4)

Rosie, Buck yeah , Mad Max , Rob Grossman

 

Pitchers: (11)

Berrios, Odorizzi , Lynn, Gibson

 

Rodney, Reed , Rogers , Pressly , Duke , Kinley or Duffey* , Hughes.

 

Hildenberger in AAA , erv santana, t. may, m. Pineda on DL