They don't have to be... Just get in to the playoffs and get hot. If you don't get in... It doesn't matter if you are hot or cold. Just get in and let's see what happens. Buy Baby Buy. Disclaimer: Within Reason of course
BTW... I tried Gibby's suggestion to cook my bacon in the oven this morning and it worked out great. I can now cook Bacon and Eggs and Hamburger Helper. The progress I'm making doing things I never used to do is slow but moving in the right direction.
OK... I've got: Cubed Steak Pasta Taco Seasoning Shreaded Cheddar Cheese Onion and Tomatoes If I throw it all in a skillet and cook it up... I might like my Dinner tonight?
It cost the Royals their #4 ranked Prospect. Finnigan... A guy who may replace Chapman as closer if they move Chapman. But all in all... It's not like Royals gave the shirt off their backs. The Twins should be able to get something decent done without killing the farm.
In all seriousness... Gardner and Ellsbury can play and after that... Headley can be solid but not spectacular. Drew is OK at a new position but it's not like there is anyone I would call elite. In the Jinx context that I believe you are looking for... Let's pick an OF so we get more bang for our buck. I think BELTRAN IS AMAZING.
I think the most disappointing part of Santana's 2015 has been his routine boots. If Santana could just field the position... I wouldn't worry about the batting average as much. Ultimately... With Plouffe and Sano handling 3B for awhile and Dozier and Mauer locked in for awhile. I think the Twins could afford to think about an elite glove at SS. Santana could be that guy but he's not being that guy right now.
He better be... Not because of the Yankees... But because he doesn't play everyday and he'd like to. If I was Nunez... Anytime I was penciled into the starting lineup. I'd be out of my skin in excitement. Of course... At my age... I get excited when people ask me to do anything that doesn't require lifting furniture.
Yeah... He's been working on his off speed stuff... Hasn't figured it out yet but if he does... Look out. I love how pitchers are being careful with Sano. It's good for Sano's development.
I'd take Didi to play SS for the Twins. I think his bat will get better but I rank him top 5 defensively at the position. Simmons, Iglasias, Correa, Segura and Gregarious are my top 5. Haven't seen the Lindor kid yet with Cleveland.