Didn't Tony Batista DH, or did he only play 3rd? Or who am I thinking of? The guy who played in Japan before the Twins picked him up...that's not Nishioka.
Nothing at all wrong with a 20-HR, average-defensively, reliable 3B. I'm perfectly happy with Plouffe when he's healthy. Just wish he could stay healthy.
Option A: Keep Span. Result? Have a bad leadoff guy. Option B: Trade Span. Result? Have bad leadoff guys AND a minor league pitcher with good potential. B seems better to me.
rabble rabble rookies don't get calls rabble rabble. Anyone know if there's research showing that veterans get more calls than rookies? Or is this just an urban myth that fans, announcers, etc... carry on about?