3 Twins Roster Battles Entering Spring Training

[terrydactyls]

Under the current CBA rules, is it possible for the front office to renegotiate Maeda's contract right now?  If Maeda is agreeable to moving to the bullpen right now, sign him to a three-year $25M extension with a few relief-based incentives thrown in.

 

[Major League Ready]

20 hours ago, JD-TWINS said:

 

“Please….. “ correct!! ……..all I have to say is Nick Gordon, last roster spot - Seriously?? Did anyone watch the 2022 season?

Played OF for first time in his career in ‘22. Gained 25 lbs & healthy (solved intestinal issue) for first time in his pro career in ‘22. Started 20% of games in CF. 40% of games in LF……..good speed - decent arm - needs reps/experience.

Gordon is now an outfielder unless there’s an emergency injury. Farmer is an infielder already slated to start 105-110 games at 3B - SS - 2B.

405 AB’s - 28 doubles!

.272 BA - 50 RBI batting 6th or lower in line-up

Also, played games at 2B when we had no other choice.

HEALTHY & getting stronger!

We (fans) think he’s our 2nd best outfielder in ‘22 but when we factor in “availability” he may be considered our best. #2 going forward.

2023:  80 games in LF - 50 games in CF ……ALL against RH pitching.

130 starts projects to 550 AB’s……similar BA of .270 against all RH pitching - 70 RBI - 38 doubles - 12 HR……..26th roster spot because we can’t send him to St Paul anymore????

Taylor can’t play in front of Gordon in CF v. RH pitching! Way too big of an offensive hit to take. Taylor is around to start against 30 LH pitchers - to pinch hit - to pinch run - to play OF in late innings as needed. INSURANCE if something goes sideways with health.

Larnach needs to be healthy & rip the cover off the ball in Spring Training to nab the 26th spot……in my opinion. Hope it happens!

Why does it make sense for Gordon to start in front of Taylor in CF and not in front of Farmer in the iF?  Gordon's wRC+ vs RH pitching is 113.  Farmer is 72 and Taylor's is 75.