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Why the Minnesota Twins should trade Eddie Rosario

By Chris Schad

ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - JUNE 02: Eddie Rosario #20 of the Minnesota Twins reacts after striking out to Ryan Yarbrough #48 of the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning at Tropicana Field on June 02, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - JUNE 02: Eddie Rosario #20 of the Minnesota Twins reacts after striking out to Ryan Yarbrough #48 of the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning at Tropicana Field on June 02, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 15: Alex Kirilloff #19 of the Minnesota Twins and the U.S. Team bats in the second inning against the World Team during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park on July 15, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

How would the Twins replace Rosario?

The departure of Rosario would seem to leave a gaping hole in the lineup, but the Twins seem to be equipped to deal with it by sliding Marwin Gonzalez to the outfield and maybe even using Luis Arraez as more of a super-utility man (that is, if the Twins don’t plug him in at second base permanently).

While Gonzalez would be a nice addition to left field, the Twins may not have to use him there long thanks to their outfield depth in the minor leagues.

Leading the wave of prospects who could make it to Minnesota, Alex Kirilloff put together a solid season (.283/.343/.413, 9 HR, 43 RBI) at Double-A Pensacola, but had an even bigger year in 2018 hitting .348 with 20 HR and 101 RBI between Low-A Cedar Rapids and High-A Fort Myers that make people believe his bat could be ready for the major league level.

The Twins also have 2018 first-round pick Trevor Larnach skyrocketing through the system, as the outfielder hit .309 with 13 HR and 66 RBI between Fort Myers and Pensacola this season. Also don’t forget about Royce Lewis, who had a down year at the plate, but has been tried out in the outfield during his run in the Arizona Fall League.

These names may not impress some people, but it would give the Twins enough offense at the major league level and depth in the lower levels to withstand losing Rosario.

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Just as the Twins made the tough decision to deal A.J. Pierzynski to allow a budding prospect named Joe Mauer take over behind the plate in 2004, the decision to deal Rosario would not be popular, but it would be one that could help the Twins in the long run.

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