It is hyperbole because a lot of the Twins lineup had career years last year and will likely have some regression. I'm not saying they will suddenly suck this next year, but the perfect storm or Polanco, Kepler, Garver, and Buxton all coming into their own at one time is unlikely to repeat at the same level. I still think they will hit, and probably put up 250+ bombs, but there will be some regression. Cruz will also be hitting 40 years old and though he has done an amazing job keeping himself in shape and taking care of his body, it will be amazing if he can hit 35+ bombs again this year but it is probably more likely to be in the 30 range. I would still say this lineup is one of the top five in the league, but we are by no means a runaway for the best lineup of 2020. The season has not started though so conservative estimations of player regression could be blown to smoke and we could reset the home run record, lead the league in average, OPS, and runs scored, I am definitely hoping for this outcome! I've also always been a huge fan of Donaldson even when he was with our west coast cousin Athletics, I am so glad to see all the purple rain in Minnesota with him in our lineup now.
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