TwinsMusings

My guesses: Vargas is getting the vast majority of the DH at-bats, the ones Pinto got earlier in the year, and Gardy doesn't see him as the "best chance to win at C" against teams still in contention. I have no problem with the former, but do not buy the latter.

Update: In the BP video posted by Phil Macke at 1500ESPN, Danny is wearing #22, but the MLB Twins Web site still shows him with 19. We'll see how it turns out.

I believe Danny Valencia has also changed his number from 19 to 22.

I agree the Twins should carry only two catchers, but I do not expect that to be the case at the beginning of the season. If they have three on the roster, Rene Rivera should be ahead of Butera as the third because he seemed to be good for Liriano last year. If Rivera calling the game and calming him down in his native language is what it takes to keep Liriano consistent, it might not be a wasted roster spot after all. I also think the Pavano personal catcher thing is blown out of proportion. For example, there is no way Mauer does not start opening day (unless he is injured again). Didn't happen last year and won't happen this year.