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  1. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    If Quentin makes the team, then Santana is put through waivers and sent down. The Twins can survive without Santana. But I predict Santana will make the team and Quentin will be out.
  2. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I agree. Buxton has little to prove in AAA. He'll be on the opening day roster.
  3. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I'm beginning to think that Duffey will be the one sent down, and Buxton will be with the team. (Nolasco would move from relief to start, with Milone). It just makes sense. You want Duffey to get his confidence back. You want Buxton patrolling Center Field. I just don't see the Twins going with 13 pitchers. If Duffey is with the Twins, Tonkin will be traded or sent through waivers.
  4. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Seth: You're giving EE 99 more plate appearances than 2015, but only 2 more doubles? One fewer triple? I'm giving him a .262/.309/.445/.754, same as last year, but with 42 doubles, 8 triples and 15 home runs. With Sano, Park, and Rosario in the lineup, teams are going to be pitching to him to get him out. He'll take advantage of that.
  5. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I too would go with A. Mauer's a good runner. But if for some reason he was injured (say he pulled a muscle on the way to first), I would go with E1 or E2: E1: Bring in Santana to run for him, and have Santana play 3rd base, and move Plouffe to 1st. Or, E2: Bring in Nunez to run for Mauer, and have Nunez play 3rd, and move Plouffe to 1st. B is not an option. Molitor won't want to lose his DH. C is not an option. You're moving more players around than needed. A, D, E1 and E2 are all options.
  6. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    It would not surprise me to see Duffey starting at AAA. He's been struggling. I just hope if Nolasco gets a starting rotation spot he's on a VERY short leash.
  7. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I don't think it's that cut-and-dried. There are still position battles taking place – rotation, bullpen, extra outfielder(s). I think there are some surprises coming. I would not be surprised if they put Danny Santana through waivers and keep Quentin.
  8. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    How do you know he didn't try? I think he did, but those he wanted he just couldn't sign. I know, I know, I'm naive.
  9. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I was disappointed to see Vargas get sent down. I was looking forward to a Twins lineup with Sano, Park, Vargas, Dozier and Plouffe lumber in it...
  10. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I'm still hoping they trade Nolasco, for "cash considerations". That's trade talk for "We'll give him to you and pay half his salary" At least then the Twins would open up a roster spot, and reduce their payroll (at least a little).
  11. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    The team still has Nunez to play Short. I don't think they'll carry Danny Santana if they have a roster crunch. He's just not hitting or fielding well in ST.
  12. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Your analysis includes luck. I don't believe in luck. Luck is the opiate of the unbeliever. if you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you don't need luck. The rest of your analysis appears to be valid. And I think you are correct with 'C' - his results will improve if he stops using the split finger fastball. 'A' does not appear to be true – at least right now – even if you believe in luck (which I don't). If he were 'lucky' he would be on a team that doesn't have five better starting pitchers...
  13. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Plus Nunez is doing well at the plate. Santana is not so much.
  14. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Ask Terry Ryan which he would choose: Arcia or Danny Santana as the 25th player. I suspect it'll be Arcia, and Santana will be put through waivers.
  15. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Never say never. It would rarely happen. Nishioka walked out on the last year of his contract, leaving money on the Twins' table.
  16. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    This discussion is part of a larger discussion of the 40-man roster. If the Twins bring Abad and/or Sweeney (or Quentin, or one of the other non-roster invitees) north with them, they will need a roster spot for each one brought up. I really think Santana is in danger of losing his roster spot - by being put on waivers. He did not have a good year last year. He's not hitting - or fielding – particularly well this spring. He needs more AAA time. If they tried to pass him through waivers, he might make it, despite his versatility, especially if they wait until the last day of roster decisions to do it; other teams will have their own excess roster baggage to notice. Polanco would be my choice for his back-up spot – he can play either 2B or SS. That would make the bench Arcia, Polanco, Nunez and CA Ryan. I see Sweeney as the Twins' 'Plan B' for CF (behind Buxton, if Buxton needs more AAA time).
  17. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    * Spring Training stats are much more difficult to come by, so these stats are based on what Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press has reported on Twitter. Actually, spring training stats are on the Twins official website. Push Stats.
  18. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I actually think the author, Mike Bates, has a valid point. If you consider spring training at all to this point, Sweeney has a .333 batting average and .500 OBP. Plus he can – and has - played center field (I don't know how well). He has played more right field. Just thinking out loud – I think the Twins might just bring him north to be a late-inning defensive replacement for Sano. He at least has some pop in his bat. I have nothing against Danny Santana, but if his spring training numbers don't improve at the plate, the Twins may put him through waivers. Sweeney and Arcia, would be left-handed options off the bench. But Arcia will also be on a short leash.
  19. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    No sarcasm there, is there? Seriously, the Twins do have three really good rookie candidates. I think Kepler will have to wait (for ROY consideration) until 2017. Too much competition for outfield playing time for him.
  20. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Sano might be the one headed for some regression, but I hope I'm wrong. I think he needs more protection in the lineup than Plouffe. Park – if he hits well – would be a good choice. But so would Mauer. I actually like the Twins' lineup this year – underrated, balanced and yet potent.
  21. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I reached your conclusion a long time ago. I don't believe in luck. Luck is the opiate of the unbeliever. If you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you don't need luck. The Twins – as every team – will succeed or fail based on their health, abilities, coaching, strategies and wisdom in playing the game, And by God's grace. Much the same as in life.
  22. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I agree. Molitor was quoted as saying that barring injury, or a real bad spring, Duffey will make the starting lineup. I see Santana getting the nod followed by Gibson, Hughes, Duffey and Milone. Berrios might get the nod over Milone. For me, Nolasco needs to be nearly perfect to break the starting five. May will be in the pen.
  23. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    Nice story.
  24. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    I disagree. Mastro and Benson won't be here, because Buxton will. Santana and Arcia will get some time in the outfield, but primarily it will be Rosario in left, Buxton in center, and Sano in right. And yes, the Twins will be an exciting team this year, especially with Buxton, Sano, and Park.
  25. Lee-The-Twins-Fan
    To me, it's amazing the Twins are so accomplished at raising up CF. Think about it: Ben Revere, Denard Span. Carlos Gomez, Aaron Hicks and Byron Buxton could all be playing major league center field some day this summer, for five different teams. Yes, Gomez came over from the Mets – but he was a minor leaguer at the time. They all emerged from the Twins' farm system.
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