Video: Trade Chips: Plenty of Second Base Options

[Tom Froemming]

I joined the guys at Destination: The Show for a lengthy discussion primarily about Twins prospects. Among the many topics discussed was Brooks Lee's likelihood of being traded and the future at second base. Jorge Polanco figures to be the most likely player from the position pool to be dealt this offseason, but teams will definitely be asking about Lee and Edouard Julien, as well.

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[MGM4706]

Polanco is the most consistent 2nd baseman the Twins have had in years. He has lots of clutch hits and combines with Correa to make up one of the best double play combos in baseball. Unless they get a top starting pitcher and need him in a pkg deal they should keep him. Julien is awful in the field both in range and in turning the DP. And with our pitching staff now decimated the Twins will need those double plays. Plus it looks like the league figured out a cutter in on the hands will get Julien out every time. His strikeouts sky rocketed the last 6 weeks of the season.

[Major League Ready]

I think people are ignoring that they are trying to redistribute payroll.  Trading Polanco is the only option that accomplishes that goal.  They might also include Lee for the right pitcher but Polanco is by far the most likely to be traded.