Front Page: Alex Kirilloff Should Make his Twins Debut in 2020

[stringer bell]

The way I see it is that Kirlloff is projected as being the best hitter of the host of prospects (Larnach, Raley, Rooker) all in the upper minors. He would have to demonstrate his "eliteness" over the others and show that he is too good a hitter for the IL or maybe the AA Southern League. IIRC, he was outstanding in the playoffs for Pensacola, which was another reason why the rumors of a recall were being heard. 

 

With that number of bat-first prospects, at least three of whom have played first base, I can see why bringing back Cron might not happen. Further, that is a lot of material for a trade. My guess on trade value would be 1) Kirilloff 2) Larnach 3) Rooker and 4) Raley.

[Tomj14]

IMO, he starts in AA, Then I hope he is awesome and forces his way to AAA pretty quickly, then will play there until a spot opens on the major league squad, if one never opens up he will be called up in September and after that the Twins will decide where the right spot is on the major league roster.

If he doesn't force his way to AAA pretty quickly, he probably won't see the majors this year.

[ScrapTheNickname]

Kiriloff and Larnach are both 22-year-old right fielders. Of Rosario, Buxton, and Kepler, Rosario will be the first to be replaced; however, he is a left-fielder. Would someone tell me what is going on?

[Monkeypaws]

Another guy generally included in out top 10 prospects seems like he should get his shot before Kiriloff: I'm talking Brent Rooker. Yeah, he whiffs a lot, but he mashes too, very much the modern ballplayer. 

 

He's actually a left fielder as well.

 

Falvey and company even spent a supplementary 1st on him, so the idea of Kiriloff leapfrogging him in seniority AND position ... I don't think so.

 

He did well with Team USA this fall to boot.

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

Another guy generally included in out top 10 prospects seems like he should get his shot before Kiriloff: I'm talking Brent Rooker. Yeah, he whiffs a lot, but he mashes too, very much the modern ballplayer. 

 

He's actually a left fielder as well.

 

Falvey and company even spent a supplementary 1st on him, so the idea of Kiriloff leapfrogging him in seniority AND position ... I don't think so.

 

He did well with Team USA this fall to boot.

 

Not sure I agree there. Rooker has some warts in his game right now. His K rate drops after he's had some exposure at a level, so I'm really hoping we see that out of the gate in 2020 for him in Rochester. I like him as a prospect, but I think if AK is ready, he will leapfrog Rooker, especially since both will require a 40 man add to join the roster this year.