Twins To Sign Erick Aybar

Dude is no longer remotely a good player.

Pushes Gordon back again to our 4th best SS prospect.

Except for the March 27th opt out date, I would assume this would be a move to give Gordon a chance to repeat at least the beginning of the season @ AA.  Not sure if Aybar would accept assignment to Rochester though.

I think a lot will hinge on what happens with the Sano case. Would the Twins rather have a moment of experience on the bench? Right now, they have TOO MANY minor league free agents stop-gapping the way for prospects at Rochester. Will see how spring training shakes out. Considering the Twins have 14 players on their 40-man and at least 13 expected to make the club.

plus/minus, DRS, and UZR all list Aybar as below average at SS.   He has not played enough of the other positions to be of significance, and to be regarded as a "utility player".

He is an aging below average SS on both sides of the ball.   I just don't see him lasting with the Twins.

This is the Twins. He will be playing left field.

It's a trap!

Any more old, unsigned guys out there?

This is the Twins. He will be playing left field.

I know Falvine is a new regime and are not targeted here, but how can you not like this post....so good if even a twins fan from the last 5 years...

Any more old, unsigned guys out there?

Ichiro !!!

I hope Aybar is not actually "competing with Ehire Adrianza" for a utility infield spot. As insurance stashed in AAA or if something weird happens with Sano to start the season, it seems like a safe enough signing. But I'd much prefer to see Adrianza in the main infielder utility role.

I hope Aybar is not actually "competing with Ehire Adrianza" for a utility infield spot. As insurance stashed in AAA or if something weird happens with Sano to start the season, it seems like a safe enough signing. But I'd much prefer to see Adrianza in the main infielder utility role.

Adrianza has hardly established himself nor should be guaranteed anything.  I think he's just fine and should beat out an aging veteran but there's no harm in competition

Any more old, unsigned guys out there?

You would give the FO ideas?

ST fodder

Aybar is horrible. Will not beat out Adrianza.