Article: Position Analysis: Right Field

[Nick Nelson]

You can view the page at http://twinsdaily.com/content.php?r=1481-Position-Analysis-Right-Field

[Lesser Dali]

Nick, nice write up.

 

For me personally, you left no room for argument/debate/whatever. That's a good thing.

 

It seems as if it has been a long time since the Twins have had a breakout performance from a position player offensively. This year we have 2 or 3 that could fit that mold. If one of these guys breaks through, that would be great. If two break through and the whole of the line-up stays healthy - it might be a pretty damn good offense to watch while they try to out score their opponents.

 

Parmelee has the ability to be a good MLB hitter with some thunder in his bat. Hopefully this season is the first of many solid offensive seasons in the career of Mr. Parmelee.

 

We shall see...

[tjsyam921]

I'm sure his bat will make the decision for TR whether Morneau will get traded or not.

[fairweather]

I'm sure his bat will make the decision for TR whether Morneau will get traded or not.

 

I think it's more complicated than that. Morneau might be begging to be traded if this team is as bad as I fear it may be. Beyond that the performance of Toronto's 1B will play a factor. There's the Yankee 1B drama. Then you also have to wonder couple other thing, this is all assuming Morneau is really back to pre-concussion form for the first half of 2013, 1) What does Justin's representation think his value is going forward vs Terry Ryan's idea of his value 2) Does he really want to stay with an org. that won't spend money to get championship quality pitching? Every player wants a ring.

[stringer bell]

When Parmelee came back from Rochester, he seemed to be swinging the bat well, but just when he seemed to be settling in, it seemed the team faced a bunch of lefthanders, followed by an injury and then his wife having a baby. I think it will be fair to give Parm more than half the season to establish himself. If given that much time, I expect Parmelee to show he is a capable major league hitter.