Injuries Have Created Major Cracks in the Twins Defense

[Schmoeman5]

53 minutes ago, RpR said:

The person quoted asked about Juliens defense.

Got it. I assumed that it was Julien. But showing his defensive stats doesn't come close to telling one how good his defense is. Range, arm, and ability to turn 2 are not good. 

[Riverbrian]

22 hours ago, Fire Dan Gladden said:

Backups are backups for a reason.  Expecting Margot to be the second coming is unfair.  These types of signings always carry risk...

Farmer and Santana, not just struggling but being horrific on offensive, are two of the biggest let-downs so far this year.  They continue to be thrust out there because of lack of institutional choices at the moment.

I agree it's unfair toward Margot. Margot is not the second coming. 

It's totally fair toward anyone who thought that a back up would remain a back up. 

Willi Castro is currently tied with Carlos Santana for 2nd place in PA's. Not many would have had Castro in the box labelled starter.  

 

 

[Hunter McCall]

22 hours ago, Eris said:

Per Fangraphs, Margot has not had a year with positive defensive metrics since 2021. Not sure why he should be considered a defensive first outfielder. 
 

https://www.fangraphs.com/players/manuel-margot/14712/stats?position=OF

Where is is the current generation of Nick Punto when need him. The modern version of Nick Punto would not be on this team because he can not hit.  But wait, the hitters aren’t hitting and we are stuck with the worst of both worlds. 

He was good in RF last year. And he certainly isn't an offense first outfielder...