Twins outfield storylines to follow in '24 February 7th, 2024

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https://www.mlb.com/news/twins-outfield-options-for-2024-season

A look-see at what was said before the Spring Training season started.

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AROUND THE HORN: OUTFIELD
"As the Twins descend upon Fort Myers, Fla., for Spring Training next week, all eyes will be on center field, the post to which Byron Buxton has proclaimed he’ll return this season after not stepping foot on the outfield grass all last season as he dealt with his knee issues.

Buxton’s ability to return to center field -- and the extent to which he can stay there -- will arguably be one of this team’s most important storylines and pivot points in 2024. But there’s plenty of intrigue in the corners, too.

Namely: Can Matt Wallner continue to improve on a very impressive debut performance in ‘23 and avoid a sophomore slump as the league figures him out? And if Max Kepler remains on the team in the final year of his contract, can he sustain his long-awaited offensive improvements that made him one of the club’s most important hitters in the second half?"

And will this finally be the year in which the Twins will find a proven right-handed hitter to platoon in an outfield spot?

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Another  story line which includes a Minn. Twin:

https://www.mlb.com/news/second-half-stars-carrying-momentum-into-2024