August 25, 20224 yr According to H-Young Park, the Twins have signed former speedster Billy Hamilton to a minor league contract. Don't know how much he's got left in the tank, but I like the idea of possibly putting him in the OF instead of a back-up infielder out there. Anyone know if he's also a switch hitter?
August 25, 20224 yr Author 20 minutes ago, ScottyB said: Switch hitter. Batted .077 in 20 games with Miami this year. After watching first Gordon and then Beckham miss on plays the last 2 games, its his ability to play the OF that intrigues me - not his plate skills.
August 25, 20224 yr 2 hours ago, ScottyB said: Switch hitter. Batted .077 in 20 games with Miami this year. Well, don't let that fool you. His .111 against right-handed pitching is dragged down by a .000 against lefties. If he gets called up, watch for him to platoon with Garlick.
August 25, 20224 yr He has been known to lay down a bunt. I therefore do not see him being called up ?
August 26, 20224 yr OMG, this is depressing. I hate to ask but does this mean that Larnach is not coming back this season? I was kind of hoping he would be the replacement for Cave. Not sure the Billy Hamilton is anything but Cave, a few steps faster, several years older, and with much less power. By the way, whatever happened to Michael Conforto? Last I heard he was targeting a September return. Any chance we can grab him for something less than a contract beyond 2022 and 2023? Maybe a pillow contract to be a DH for this September and playing in the OF next season? This FO previously did a creative deal with the Scott Boras client, I say go for it again!
August 26, 20224 yr 14 minutes ago, Rosterman said: Picture this: A playoff outfield of Garlick, Hamilton and Cave! No worse than Celestino, Hamilton and Cave or Hamilton, Gordon and Cave or Beckham, Celestino and Gordon.
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