It’s a transition year for the Twins in an unforgiving AL Central. It could be a battle for basement with Kansas City. I’m penciling them in for 73 wins. Here’s a position breakdown. Clearly management is focusing on opening day 2010.
C, Joe Mauer- For a guy who won the AL batting title in 2006, he hasn’t done shit. Mauer can hit for average and walk and that’s about it. Neither do much good when no one is on base. The 2 hole (perverts) could be a good fit for him.
1B, Justin Morneau- Former AL MVP just broke the bank. Can hit for power, but he can also strikeout a lot. He’s can also smuggle in 222s from his homeland.
2B, Brandon Harris- It’s bad when you are picking up the
SS, Adam Everett- He’s coming off an impressive .232 AVG, 2 HR season but has a good glove. Everett is a perfect Twin.
3B, Mike Lamb- The OTHER Astros scrub. If there is a positive, the guy can hit lefties.
OF, Delmon Young- Thug it up baby. This is a spectacular pick-up and he could pick up the worst offense in the AL. DY has power, 25 HRs wouldn’t be too much to ask.
OF, Hot C Cuddyer- He got paid too. Hawk Harrelson has a mancrush on him. Solid OF with a solid arm.
OF, Carlos Gomez- This guy moves faster than AIDS at a San Francisco bathhouse. Great glove, verdict is still out on the bat.
DH, Craig Monroe, Jason Kuballs- Well, I guess it’s better than the DH Platoon of Shannon Stewart and Matthew LeFat.
BENCH- Little Nicky Punto and Reddog!!!
ROTATION:
SP, Scott Baker- He had some moments last year, but he’s far from an opening day starter.
SP, Boof Bosner- This guy has the body-type of David Wells. He can eat innings like Eilertson eats children, but will give up some plenty of base hits.
SP, Kevin Slowey- Yet another prized Twinkies prospect. Still a year or two away from being consistent.
SP, Livan Hernandez- Silva at $48 mil for 4 years, or Hernandez at $5 mil for 1? He’s only 34 years old…allegedly. If he can get to 200 IP, it’s a good pick up.
SP, Francisco Liriano- He’s scheduled to pitch Friday. I’m predicting the Dominican version of Kerry Wood.
CP, Joe Nathan- Good, damn good. The question is how many save opportunities will he get. Look for Natedogg to get dealt at the break.
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