Saturday, February 21, 2009

Joe Crede is a Minnesota Twin

Bill Smith and the Twins front office awoke from their slumber and made a great move signing Joe Crede to a one year deal. It is a very low-risk high reward deal. It has a 2.5 million dollar base and if he stays healthy and produces he will get 7 million. He fills the one weakness in the lineup outside of Nick Punto at shortstop. There is also reports that the Twins have made an offer to Juan Cruz. The Twins may not have made a lot of moves this offseason but this team is in good shape and has to be considered the favorite to win the AL Central. To perk your excitement here is the potential Opening Day lineup.
LF Denard Span
2B Alexi Casilla
C Joe Mauer
1B Justin Morneau
RF Michael Cuddyer
DH Jason Kubel
3B Joe Crede
SS Nick Punto
CF Carlos Gomez
That is what I think Gardenhire wants but here is what I believe is their best lineup:
CF Carlos Gomez
2B Alexi Casilla
C Joe Mauer
1B Justin Morneau
3B Joe Crede
DH Jason Kubel
LF Delmon Young
RF Michael Cuddyer
SS Nick Punto/ Brendan Harris

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