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Minnesota Twins: Analyzing the Twins’ options to rebuild the infield

By Chris Schad

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 03: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after advancing to third base on a double by teammate Nick Markakis (not pictured) against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning in game one of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 03: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after advancing to third base on a double by teammate Nick Markakis (not pictured) against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning in game one of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park on October 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 30: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals hoists the Commissioners Trophy after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 30: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals hoists the Commissioners Trophy after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Go big and sign Anthony Rendon

Perhaps this is a case of burying the lede, but the odds of the Twins signing Anthony Rendon are pretty slim. With the Twins’ dearth at pitching, it would be a great question to ask why the Twins would be willing to spend money on Rendon, but not on Stephen Strasburg or Gerrit Cole. Then again, since we’re just tossing it out there, we’ll just play along.

Rendon is the top infielder available on the market and can add another potent bat and strong glove for the Twins. Adding a player that hit 34 home runs and is four years younger than Donaldson or Frazier would open a window for the Twins to win now and even if the Twins have to fork out a massive amount of money to do it, $30 million (the estimated value from FanGraphs) might not be a bad investment that can turn a strong lineup into a juggernaut.

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Of course, this isn’t MLB The Show, but it’s the type of signing Twins fans have been waiting to see this offseason. Even if the Twins are successful in acquiring Madison Bumgarner, the Twins have to at least consider going big if they were willing to revamp their infield. It’s not the most likely scenario, but it’s one that could put Minnesota in the upper echelon of American League contenders.

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