Week in Review: Sticking to the Script

[Mike Sixel]

3 minutes ago, Minny505 said:

That's why I said this time next year.

A full year in AAA? Golly, I hope not. That would not bode well for his ability.

[Major League Ready]

30 minutes ago, Minny505 said:

Taking SS (Correa) and DH (to keep it roving) out of play, let's discuss.

The Twins have stated Lewis will not play the OF. That leaves 3B, 2B, or 1B. Seems like a waste of athleticism to put him at 1B, so let's limit it to 3B/2B.

The Twins have stated Julien will play 2B and that is all. That leaves Lewis with 3B.

Does Lee go to 1B then? I doubt he moves to the OF.

Maybe a 4 player rotation of Lewis, Lee, Julien, and Correa at SS/2B/3B? That could work to keep them all healthy and the way the team has used Lee at AAA would indicate this is a possibility.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. After Lewis's injury in the OF, I find it more likely that Julien moves to the OF than Lewis. 

I have said on more than one occasion that Lewis is the Lynchpin.  I know they said he would not play the OF in 23 but we were talking about 2024 and he fits best on this team as an OFer or Super Utility given the depth of INfers and Buxton's propensity for injury.  

They have Lee / Miranda / Severino and Proto as potential 3B replacements.  We are almost as deep at 3B as we are 2B.  They only have Castro and Lewis as potential RH or switch hitting OFers, and Lewis offers a more legit start CF option.  Lewis could play every day between CF/LF/3B/SS.  Just my opinion but It would see to be a lot easier to maximize the personnel we have and match-ups if Lewis is used as an OFer or Super Utility.

If there was a pool for when Lee is called up, I would take a June Date.

[Mike Sixel]

2 minutes ago, Major League Ready said:

I have said on more than one occasion that Lewis is the Lynchpin.  I know they said he would not play the OF in 23 but we were talking about 2024 and he fits best on this team as an OFer or Super Utility given the depth of INfers and Buxton's propensity for injury.  

They have Lee / Miranda / Severino and Proto as potential 3B replacements.  We are almost as deep at 3B as we are 2B.  They only have Castro and Lewis as potential RH or switch hitting OFers, and Lewis offers a more legit start CF option.  Lewis could play every day between CF/LF/3B/SS.  Just my opinion but It would see to be a lot easier to maximize the personnel we have and match-ups if Lewis is used as an OFer or Super Utility.

Austin Martin is right handed.....and I'm guessing the CF at some point next year. 

[Minny505]

1 minute ago, Major League Ready said:

I have said on more than one occasion that Lewis is the Lynchpin.  I know they said he would not play the OF in 23 but we were talking about 2024 and he fits best on this team as an OFer or Super Utility given the depth of INfers and Buxton's propensity for injury.  

They have Lee / Miranda / Severino and Proto as potential 3B replacements.  We are almost as deep at 3B as we are 2B.  They only have Castro and Lewis as potential RH or switch hitting OFers, and Lewis offers a more legit start CF option.  Lewis could play every day between CF/LF/3B/SS.  Just my opinion but It would see to be a lot easier to maximize the personnel we have and match-ups if Lewis is used as an OFer or Super Utility.

That's a fair take. I would throw Martin in the future RHH OF bin. 

If Lewis does go to the OF and it's not as a full-time LF, that might provide more value. 

Unlike most of our TD dreaming discussions on the future, this one is more imminent and could be the reality as soon as opening day 2024. It's a very fun discussion to have.

[Major League Ready]

Just now, Mike Sixel said:

Austin Martin is right handed.....and I'm guessing the CF at some point next year. 

Thanks!   I really spaced that one.  The hope would be Buxton plays 1/2 the time in CF and Royce takes the bulk of the games he is not in CF.  If things come together next year they are going to have incredible Flexibility.

[wabene]

43 minutes ago, Minny505 said:

That's why I said this time next year.

My bad skimmed it, on my way out the door

[mrtwinsfan]

20 hours ago, Mike Sixel said:

They had him in LF in the minors. They have Wallner in left, he's not going anywhere most likely, unless they don't bring back Kepler and move Wallner to RF. Also, Martin is likely to be a MUCH better LFer than Julien, much like Lee will be 2B......so if you move him for Lee, do you move him for Martin? That said, yes, Lee will field much better, but will he hit like Julien? If Julien had played all year, he'd be a top 5 or so 2b in fWAR, even with his bad defense......

Why are people so opposed to Julien being the full time DH, if he hits like this?

Why are people so opposed to Julien being the full time DH, if he hits like this?    Were not,  But  Byron Buxton is the Enigma to alot of this Riddle,    its killing this teams options and wont admit it!!!!!!!!!!