Minnesota Twins Offseason Part 2

Well today is less snowy than yesterday but still cold. So back to Twins speculation, yesterday we talked about all the positions and today we are going to talk about trades to make our lineup better.

2006 Starting Lineup

Shannon Stewart LF
Jason Bartlett SS
Joe Mauer C
DH
Justin Morneau 1B
Torri Hunter CF
3B
Jason Kubel RF
Michael Cuddyer 2B

Bench
Mike Redmond C
Lew Ford OF
Nick Punto IF
Luis Rodriguiz IF
Jason Tyner OF

So we need an actually third baseman and a DH that can hit deep.

Third Base options Free Agency

1. Bill Mueller: He wants to go to the west coast to the Dodgers. I think the Twins have a slim chance of getting him. He is an average hitter and probably only has three years left.
2. Joe Randa: He wants to play for the Twins which is ok. He put up outstanding numbers for the Reds, ut he only puts up average numbers in other ballparks.
3. Nomar Garciaparra: Played third base last year for the Cubs and had that horrible groin injury. He would be a viable option for third base and is probably the best option for the Twins, because of age and the past numbers he has put up.

Third Base options Trades

1. Troy Glaus Arizona Diamondbacks: Put up good numbers for Arizona last year, and is a soild right handed bat. He has 3 years left on his contract with an average of 12 million a year, maybe to much for the Twins.
2. Kevin Youkilis Boston Red Sox: Is a Joe Mauer like hitter doesn't have good power numbers, but can hit the gaps. The Red Sox traded for Mike Lowell so he should be available for so pitching prospects.
3. Hank Blalock Texas Rangers: Is a power hitter for Texas they do need pitching and lost out on Beckett. Is a left handed bat that would probably bat fifth or fourth but we do have Mauer and Morneau. He might cost a little more than Youkilis.

Designated Hitter options Free Agency

1. Carl Everett: Put up great numbers last year for the White Sox and is a switch hitter, but some call him a clubhouse cancer. How much can one guy be a cancer when we have Mike Ryan DHing?
2. Tim Salmon: Hasn't played a full season in three years, but has put up soild numbers in the past decade he is a right handed bat that could strive in the Twins system.
3. Reggie Sanders: If the Cardinals don't pick him up maybe the Twins could get him. Has great power numbers and I think his performance in the wild card was great.
4. Bernie Williams: The Yankees will probably resign him to a contract. He is a horrible fielder but could be the best hitter over the past decade. The Twins might want to go after him.
5. Sammy Sosa: He was injuried the past two years but he has some power left in him and could be a great DH in the American league. He has put up great power numbers and still has a big bat.

My new 2006 Starting Lineup

Shannon Stewart LF
Jason Bartlett SS
Joe Mauer C
Reggie Sanders DH
Justin Morneau 1B
Torri Hunter CF
Jason Kubel RF
Kevin Youkilis 3B
Michael Cuddyer 2B

Bench
Mike Redmond C
Lew Ford OF
Nick Punto IF
Luis Rodriguiz IF
Jason Tyner OF

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