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I don’t think this is a bad idea either. The only issue I foresee is when Buxton’s knee takes him out of center field. Then what? He will have to DH and JDM isn’t a quality outfielder anymore. I’m not holding my breath with Buxton. Personally, I’m done with him and think the Twins would be best served to move on. I hope Buxton pleasantly surprises me and makes me eat those words.

Not that my opinion matters, but I agree with you. Snell’s season last year was an anomaly.

I would love for the Twins to sign him. I posted this in another thread two days ago. He won the batting title two years ago and while he did drop to .244 last season, he was great in the playoffs. He also makes a ton of contact only striking out 14% of the time. We could use that in the lineup after moving Arraez. I think if you led off Buxton, Yuli hitting second with Correa behind him looks good. Real good. He still plays gold glove level defense at first base and he brings a ton of experience to the table. Now, having said that, I was getting the impression that Kirilloff would now play first. I just don’t see a roster spot for Gurriel unless there is a trade coming that sends one or more of Kepler, Gordon, Larnach or Kirilloff somewhere for prospects or another bullpen upgrade.

I think, at least as I type this today, there is a very good chance Correa doesn’t opt out. While he’s having a good year, I don’t know that I see a team out there right now who would pay him $35M/year the next two years.

Trading Correa shouldn’t even be a consideration.