Does Joey Gallo Make Sense for the Minnesota Twins?

[Riverbrian]

2 minutes ago, TwinsAce said:

I don't think Gallo makes sense unless somehow cheaper than 8 million.  That said, one could argue that they would prefer a strikeout with more power potential over a grounder to 2nd base.  Gallo also might have a higher ceiling than Kepler at this point.  I think the argument for Gallo is also under the assumption trading Kepler brings back a player of need...backup SS, RH OF, backup C, RP... (Which remains to be seen.)  Gallo would provide better defense than our current non-Kepler corner OF players.

But like you said, this seems like treading water in many ways.

Maybe I'll be surprised but I can't see Kepler bringing back anything in a trade. 

Lets be honest... I assume the reason there are so many comments from TD faithful about the possibility of trading Kepler is because he hasn't been good.

If he had been good, the TD Faithful wouldn't be thinking about trading Kepler. 

If he hasn't been good... Why would a team give up any value for him? 

The only sensible course of action with Kepler is to hope and pray that the shift rule changes are a tremendous help to him. Give him one of the last roster spots and let him earn playing time back by showing that he can be productive without the shift. He is going to cost us 8 million this year regardless, let's see if he can build that value back... but whatever you do... do not walk into 2023 with Kepler listed as a starter and think it's covered.    

Gallo might spring back into something of value. He might not. He can hit the ball long way and defend his position but we need a corner outfielder that isn't Kepler or Gallo... We need a corner bat that is way better then both of them. We need a corner bat that is a better hitter than Polanco is. Better than Miranda.