Next-gen Twins are beginning to grow up

  • Article by: LA VELLE. NEAL III , Star Tribune
  • Updated: March 25, 2012 - 11:23 AM

A very intriguing pair of prospects are preparing for their first full season of pro ball.

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Dantes929Mar. 24, 12 9:45 PM

"Now at third, there are concerns that he could outgrow that position, too" I don't even know what that means. They think he is gonna be bigger than Miguel Cabrerra?

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belascoMar. 24, 12 9:47 PM

Poll question: C) it won't matter if Morneau is the DH or 1st base, his eggs are too scrambled for him to be productive in ANY capacity.

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azviking101Mar. 24, 12 9:57 PM

Luke Hughes has to make this team. There is no way that they will let him go elsewhere with a .370 average, 3 HRs and 11 RBIs. He can also play 3B, 2B, and 1B. Perfect! Plus, I still have my doubts about Carroll. Maybe Casilla at SS and Hughes at 2B

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pjiggityMar. 24, 1210:58 PM

Awesome article. That's what LaVelle rules. Sano sounds like a beast. Hope he, Rosario and Michael round into big-time pros. Twins need a youth-movement boost.

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BallFourMar. 24, 1211:17 PM

zviking10: Luke Hughes has to make this team. There is no way that they will let him go elsewhere with a .370 average, 3 HRs and 11 RBIs. BALLFOUR: People said the same thing when he hit six homers last spring. Fool me once...

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norcaltwinMar. 24, 1211:19 PM

Exciting stuff. Hopefully, these players make the team by the end of Mauer's contract. I still predict worst to first, but now aiming for the 2014 or 2015 season. By then we should have Gibson, Benson, Dozier, and these guys in the big show.

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bobo72Mar. 25, 1212:31 AM

Someone needs to tell this organization that A-Rod is 6'6"; in other words, don't worry about Sano's size. It's also good to hear that Wimmers might race through the organization. That's just what we need: another 25-year-old pitch to contact rookie that's fastball tops out at 89. I'd just make sure TC has a batting helmet on whenever the guy pitches.

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bobo72Mar. 25, 1212:33 AM

If Luke Hughes has to make this team (and he will, in a utility role), then Chris Parmelee MUST make this team. Play him in RF, if you must, but that guy needs to be up here. He just plays the game right.

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navynuke86Mar. 25, 12 1:00 AM

Sounds like the Twins are selling hope. That worries me because the Wild have been selling a lot of hope with prospects too. Let's hope at some point someone produces a winner.

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zsteff24Mar. 25, 12 4:28 AM

bobo72: Two things here 1.)Did A-Rod grow four inches over the summer? 2.)Miguel Cabrera is the biggest 3rd basemen out there and chances are he won't last there the whole season, and hes the same height and weight as Sano, who is still growing at 18 years.

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