Cody Bellinger Would Fill Several Twins Needs

[chpettit19]

5 hours ago, ashbury said:

Money aside, would Bellinger even want to come here, knowing that his assigned role will change with the whims of fate (AKA Buxton's health)?

I think he's pretty used to that. Played 84 games in CF and 59 at 1B last year (3 at DH). I don't know if it's his preference, but he's been bouncing between the OF and 1B most of his major league career so I'd think it's probably not a complete "not doing that" answer.

[Eris]

On 1/19/2024 at 10:46 AM, TopGunn#22 said:

You could move on from Kepler because you replace him with Bellinger in the lineup.  If you compare their careers Bellinger is superior in every way. 
 

Kepler is the more consistent player. Excluding 2020, Kepler has never had a year <2 fWAR. Of course Kepler hasn’t had a a 7 WAR season either. Bellinger has a lot more upside than Kepler but he may have more downside which is why it is difficult to assess Bellinger’s long term contract value.

If the Twins could sign Bellinger to an incentive contract similar to Buxton’s 15 million base I think this would be a good move for the Twins. I doubt that this will happen. Also agree with many of the TD contributors that pitching is more important. 
 

From Fangraphs, Bellinger has had 4 years >3.5 WAR and 3 years < 2 WAR. 

[Cory Engelhardt]

I just want to bump this thread. I’m being naive, most likely, but man would he fit here really well. Here is to Cody Bellinger being a Minnesota Twin

[RpR]

That would take care of a new First Baseman!