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I watched on TV when Hicks caught that drive and threw a strike to 1B to double-off the runner. Even though the play was recalled (because of a balk) it was a great play. Hicks can make plays that...

Certainly Sano looks like a power producer. I get that. But if he's never going to hit for average or be a decent fielder what's the point? I'd rather have Hicks – a true five-tool outfielder, than...

Schoenfeld just doesn't get it. Neither do many of the posters here.

The Twins had BAD pitching last year. When your top pitcher is a rookie and wins only 12 games, it tells me none of the...

It was a great trade for the Twins. Yes, we lost a great player, but we have – at least the chance – to have a #1 starter in a couple years. And the Nats get the leadoff player and CF they needed.

Even if Buxton could be traded, I wouldn't do it. He's too valuable for the future of the Twins organization, and there's no reason to believe Olt can actually help this year.

Bartlett is still out there. Should we go after him?

Outfield
Josh Willingham
Darren Mastroianni
Chris Parmelee
Aaron Hicks

Infield
Justin Morneau
Jamey Carroll
Brian Dozier

I suspect Mauer does not call a bad game, but that he's called a lot of fastballs away because of the caliber of pitching the Twins have had in recent years.
I still think Mauer is the best overall...

Of the three, I'd rather have Bartlett back. Maybe back in the AL he can find his stroke again.

The other two are not worth pursuing.

I doubt the Twins will go after Bartlett or anyone, though.

I briefly met Dozier at Twins Fest. I think he'll do fine at 2B

Mike Pelfrey said yesterday at ESPN 1500's booth at Twins Fest that his wife has family and friends here. That was an inducement for him. The money was probably also a factor.

Not every FA wants...

"By spring camp of 1986, it would be near 250 and be the focal point of the media as the team reported to Orlando. The quarter-ton drew plenty of attention but then-manager Ray Miller did not seem...

Willingham - Hicks - Arcia will be in the outfield at some point in 2013. Bench Parmelee so we have a decent PH.

He'd better hit better, because his defense was not good last year. I don't like the inconsistency – hot and cold. Many players cool off, or get lukewarm, but Plouffe it seems is either turning...

Good story. I would put Arcia in the top five – I question whether Parmelee will be able to stick it out all year; I just don't think either his bat or glove will be as good as Arcia's.

This is exactly why we need Hicks here at the beginning of the season. We don't have an effective leadoff hitter. *There's news the Twins are seeking Scott Podsednik . He would be a good addition to...

Terry was right not to trade Morneau. I expect him to play a full year here in 2013 – and not be traded. If he does well, I suspect the Twins will work with him on an extension.

GM Terry Ryan says he wants someone to push Trevor Plouffe at 3B. Yet no one has been signed as a FA for this purpose. No one has been received in trade for this.

Assuming no one is signed before...

It was March 6, 2006 when Kirby died. I'll never forget it – it was on my fiftieth birthday.
He was a great player and a great human being – despite what came out after he retired. Who will ever...

I'd rather see Ray Olmedo get a shot to compete with Plouffe for 3B.

Really??? Why are we even considering either one? I guess Inge would be the better defender at 3B - better than Plouffe, but I think we use Carroll *as the 3B backup. If we need to sign either one,...

If all of those things happened, the Twins would be way better than .500. They'd take second in the conference.
Despite people's aversion to Correia, he's a better pitcher than you think. Their...

Good interview, Seth. But what I want to know is if he can and would be willing to play 3B. Maybe he would be the one who could push Trevor Plouffe.

Too bad he wasn't a better 3B. He might make the team as a backup. *If I were him, I think I'd find a college team somewhere in the next week or so, and practice at 3B... Practice, practice,...

If you look at Hicks' OBP in AA, it was .384, pretty good, but not as good as Mauer's. If Hicks does well at spring training, he should probably be leadoff hitter. If not, put Mauer there. In...