Offseason Handbook Preview: What Will the Minnesota Twins Do at Shortstop?

[William K Johnson]

20 hours ago, darin617 said:

Jose Iglesias should be the target for the Twins this offseason. Nothing flashy but he would be a cheap fill in until one of the minor leaguers are either healthy or ready.

What's with him?   He plays well everywhere he goes but has trouble keeping a job.

[TopGunn#22]

In the immediate future, Urshela could be counted on to play some SS until they could consider Lewis, but that's a good chuck of the season and too risky for me.  I'd like to bring Correa back but feel as if that's our least probable outcome.  There's just no way to know WHO would be interested in him at at HOW MUCH.  The Twins will have to ride that tiger and see where it leads.

I'm not interested in old, has-been SS's like Iglesias and Andrus.  I'd rather approach the Royals about a trade for either Adelberto Mondesi or Nicky Lopez.  Mondesi has great potential but is NEVER healthy.  It's a Byron Buxton "Ground Hog Day."  Still, if it wouldn't be too costly, I'd risk it and count on our crack training staff to get 150 games out of Mondesi (insert laugh track here).  Lopez is a pretty solid glove man at either SS or 2B.  Neither he or Mondesi have any future at SS with Bobby Witt Jr now in the majors.  The Royals could play Lopez at 2B or look for more offensive firepower than Lopez can provide. 

I like the idea of checking in with the Yankees for Kiner-Falefa.  I believe BOTH Cabrera and Peraza will be on the Yanks major league roster next year and Kiner-Falefa could be acquired.  What would the Yankees want ?  Let's find out.    

[twinfan]

If not Correa, Trae Turner, period. Nobody else is worth it. If you need a bridge, maybe Iglesias. Keep Urshela at third or DH. And don't trade him. That's all folks!

[MTV]

Sign Bogaerts/Swanson to a 5-7 year deal, move Lewis to Third and use him as a backup or transfer the signee to third.

[jmlease1]

1 hour ago, William K Johnson said:

What's with him?   He plays well everywhere he goes but has trouble keeping a job.

He's not really that good. He's the definition of "ok". He hasn't hit for more than a 40 game stretch since he was 23, his defense has clearly slipped since he turned 30, and most years he's more of a quality backup/utility level player, not a starter. not a fan of Iglesias, and think he would be a poor fit. I'd rather see them run Nick Gordon out there than waste a roster spot on Iglesias hoping that he'll have a career renaissance at 33.

Andrus is only a year older, coming off a better season, and has a better track record. He probably won't be a 3 bWAR player next season, but I think he's more likely to be 2+ bWAR than Iglesias. Neither option is terribly exciting. 

[stringer bell]

I’ve liked Andrus over Iglesias—more pop, more speed and probably better defense. I’ve mentioned this elsewhere, but what will he demand in pay? Last year was his first good offensive season since 2017 and he will be 34 for most of next season.