Shoemaker and Happ: one quality start out of 5, not good.
Simmons: has given what was expected
Robles and Colome: I realize it is a minority opinion but, Robles has been good and although Colome has struggled in some outings, I think these two will be ok, as well as the bullpen overall if used properly
Another 4 inning start. Lack of quality starts and Rocco’s unwillingness to leave a starter in when a starter is having a good outing seems to be the main problem to me. Any team that has a plan to rely on the bullpen for 4 plus innings each game is going to have issues. I think the Twins BP is ok if it is not constantly being over worked.
Interesting that after a game was just lost due to horrible defense. A lot of posters advocate for a bad defensive lineup Sano at third and Rooker at first?? Assuming Donaldson has to go on the DL, Arraez should get 3b, platoon Cave and Garlick in LF and call up Lin or Riddle to provide a backup infielder. At least for the short term.
Not convinced the Twins flexibility is a good thing. Garver is a decent catcher and Arraez is probably ok at 2b, but he is marginal at any other position. And Austudillo is not an average fielder at any position
Important year for Jorge. If he provides average to above average defense at 2b and can slash .290/.350/.475 a return to the all star game could be in his future.
I think to be successful, teams need several to try to fill this role. Amongst Rogers, Duffey, Colome, Robles, Stashak, Alcala, the Twins look to have some decent options.
I still expect Arráez is the opening day LF and Kirilloff won’t make the opening day roster. I am hoping they choose to go with 4 bench players, Cave and Jeffers look to be locks, which would leave room for one of the 3 mentioned above, or Drew Maggi?? And then one other, Rooker??