It's been a bumpy ride for Minnesota Twins fans over the last few years, with some incredible highs being chased by depressing lows.
Whether making the playoffs to inevitably lose to the Yankees or assembling a competitive roster that fails to win 80 games, the Twins have been on the brink of a run for years. The window could be opening this year, as the team is heating up, looks like it has a complete lineup, and is fresh off a wildcard series win last season.
It’s time to go all in and be buyers, and here are three positions of depth that could be used as trade capital to land a big fish or strengthen some weaker positions
Infielders
The Twins have a glut of talented infielders, especially after the Brooks Lee call up.
It’s safe to say he will be here long term next to Carlos Correa and Royce Lewis (when healthy). After that, the Twins have a red hot Jose Miranda, veterans Carlos Santana and Kyle Farmer, utility pieces Austin Martin and Willi Castro, and oh by the way Eduard Julien is still in the minors. There might not be enough at bats to go around very soon.
The icing on the cake comes in the minors, where Luke Keaschall, Tanner Schobel, and Yunior Severino are all infielders and top prospects in the system. Keaschall has the highest upside, but Schobel and Severino (who is limited to the corners) knocking on the door at age 23 and 24 and ETAs in the next year or so.
Kyle Farmer is all but gone whether it be through trade or DFA, so anything you can get for or include him in would be a bonus. Anyone is available at the right price, but the Twins should look to use Martin, Schobell, Severino, and possibly Julien (although is value is at an all time low) as trade bait while keeping intact their core contributors.