Don't forget Polanco might be worse than Escobar on the field. At least we know Escobar has a better bat with more power. Escobar should be the starter over Polanco. If you think great bat and below average fielding do not work long term, that should also apply to Polanco. Please don't treat players with different standard. Why do you have to hope for someone to hold down a position? Nothing should be given. Let the performance do the talk. Escobar is producing on and off the field. Polanco could not even get on the field.
What makes you think Escobar can't play defense well enough to be the everyday shortstop? Can you back up your statement with stats? If Polanco can be the everyday shortstop, why can't Escobar be? I don't understand why people still doubt Escobar when he again and again proves himself. Escobar has more than earned to be an IF starter for any position he wants to play period. He is probably an average fielder.
One of the only positives for the Twins during this young season:
Escobar.
I don't understand why lots of people are still screaming for Polanco to come back. I believe Escobar has more than earned the starting SS job. Polanco can now become a utility guy. Adrianza should be let go when Polanco comes back. I don't think we miss Polanco at all if Sano is healthy. Polanco is not a good fielder either.
Mauer should understand this game is not about just getting on base, it is all about scoring runs to win the game. Mauer has been getting a fat strike one every at bat. Everybody knows he takes the first pitch no matter what.
I think the Twins need quite a few fresh arms. Duffey, Rogers and Hildenberger should all be optioned. In fact half of the pitching staff should be let go.
Duffey should be the next man out. Rogers and Hildenberger should follow. Hughes and Hale should be long relievers. Rodney should pitch in mop up role.