Do you think Carlos correa will return this season? Poll

[saviking]

On 9/20/2023 at 8:55 AM, strumdatjag said:

This is a trick question, because the Twins could rest CC for the rest of “The season” in order to have him in the.best possible condition for the post-season.   This could apply as well to Buxton and Lewis. 

Even if he has to play on one leg ..

[Jeff K]

23 hours ago, Woof Bronzer said:

Counterpoint:  being a "gamer" hurt the team due to his very poor performance, and it sure looks like it will hurt the team's playoff chances because he didn't take the time during the season to allow his foot to heal in time for the games that really matter.  

I disagree with the premise of your response.  Correa's hitting has been disappointing, but his play at shortstop over the course of the season has been very good and he appears to be a fine leader on the team.

[Woof Bronzer]

1 minute ago, Jeff K said:

I disagree with the premise of your response.  Correa's hitting has been disappointing, but his play at shortstop over the course of the season has been very good and he appears to be a fine leader on the team.

He's 10th on the team in WAR among hitters.  His performance is very similar to our last SS, Andrelton Simmons in 21, at 3x the cost.  Simmons' performance gets him run out of town; Correa, for some reason, gets praised.  Truly baffling.    

[insagt1]

Twins absolutely need Lewis. He has been an offensive savior 2nd half . Gotta have his bat. If it means he sits till playoffs that's fine. Thats when they need him most. Same with CC.

Larnach...another chance for him. He's had a lot of chances and so far he really hasn't taken full advantage. Hope this time something kicks in.

[TBurr4Duluth]

Personally, I think they should rest him at least for the next week or so. Maybe play one or two regular season games before playoffs. His plantar fasciitis injury is a tough injury to play through. He's a gamer though. Makes you wonder about Buxton.

[SwainZag]

2 hours ago, Woof Bronzer said:

He's 10th on the team in WAR among hitters.  His performance is very similar to our last SS, Andrelton Simmons in 21, at 3x the cost.  Simmons' performance gets him run out of town; Correa, for some reason, gets praised.  Truly baffling.    

Is it? 

Simmons line with the Twins: .223/.283/.274  OPS .558, OPS+ 57.   12 2B, 3 HR, 31 RBI in 451 PA.

Correa 2023 line with Twins: .230/.312/.399  OPS .711  OPS+ 94.  29 2B. 2 3B, 18 HR, 65 RBI in 580 PA.

While Carlos is having a very down year, he is still a much, much better offense player than Simmons was in his lone year with the Twins.  The only statistic that is relatively close is batting average.

[BillyBallLives]

Twins finally have a deep bench ....not on the inside of this of course, but if CC isn't near 100%, I'd rather go with someone who is. 

[John Belinski]

Twins can rest any player that needs some time off to get better. The only games that count now are the playoff games.

[Squirrel]

This is not a thread about Simmons. Stick to topic.