Twins Prospect Hendry Mendez to Get Time at First

[stringer bell]

My recollection is that in the "good old days" just about every outfielder was an option at first base. A bunch of great players moved to first base in the late stage of their careers including Henry Aaron and Mickey Mantle. Many, if not most, first basemen convert from other positions. The last two gold glove winners in the AL converted from other positions.

Can Mendez be an acceptable defensive first baseman? Time will tell. I think it is a good move with Rodriguez, Roden and Jenkins ahead of them 

[DJL44]

13 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

A bunch of great players moved to first base in the late stage of their careers including Henry Aaron and Mickey Mantle. Many, if not most, first basemen convert from other positions. The last two gold glove winners in the AL converted from other positions.

This is why it isn't a big deal if your minor leagues aren't cranking out first basemen. There is always an assortment of older free agents available. Pitchers and skill position players (SS, C, CF) are hard to find.

[USAFChief]

On 2/8/2026 at 2:24 PM, DJL44 said:

This is why it isn't a big deal if your minor leagues aren't cranking out first basemen. There is always an assortment of older free agents available. Pitchers and skill position players (SS, C, CF) are hard to find.

Hitters are what's hard to find. 

 

[Richie the Rally Goat]

On 2/6/2026 at 9:18 AM, rdehring said:

I didn't know how to attach one of those funny looking things, as my comment was made "tongue in cheek," if that's the right comment.

We really need a sarc font