Breaking Down 2024 Twins Rookies, Part 1: Hitters Who Debuted

[DJL44]

1 hour ago, ashbury said:

Very short term, probably.  More than a day or three, probably bring Lee up and pray.  But Lee's not really a finished product at SS either - Castro might be steadier, just less talent and upside with the glove.

Fair question.  There isn't anyone else in the organization and they're not bringing in anyone of note.  Maybe Helman holds the fort at SS for some kind of medium-term stint, based only on his usage at St Paul where they apparently viewed him as viable, if barely?

Really the only benefit to AAA for Lee is less urgency while he continues to "work on some things" he is assigned to work on in Ft. Myers in Feb/March.  The plan is that he makes the case, himself, for promotion, rather than have it be due strictly to need at the major league level.  If he doesn't, the cupboard is kinda bare - Ben Ross might have the glove but is far from ready with the bat.  Rayne Doncon, Jose Salas? Hahaha. (😢)

Danny De Andrade is the 2nd best SS prospect they have.

[LambchoP]

I still think our best infield alignment is Lee at 2nd, Correa at SS and Lewis at 3rd. Lee is backup SS and 3rd. Miranda can back up 3rd. Keirsey should be protected this year, as we'll always need a real center fielder to split time with Buck. Martin should be depth/I jury insurance. The other guys don't inspire much confidence yet.

[ashbury]

16 hours ago, DJL44 said:

Danny De Andrade is the 2nd best SS prospect they have.

I was trying to talk about choices for the 2025 major league squad, and dipped down to high-A to make the point in the extreme, not to give a rundown on who might be ready in 2027.

[RpR]

5 hours ago, LambchoP said:

I still think our best infield alignment is Lee at 2nd, Correa at SS and Lewis at 3rd. Lee is backup SS and 3rd. Miranda can back up 3rd. Keirsey should be protected this year, as we'll always need a real center fielder to split time with Buck. Martin should be depth/I jury insurance. The other guys don't inspire much confidence yet.

One large sieve with the exception of Correa, while Miranda is still a better 3rd Baseman than Lewis.