The Minnesota Twins may have come up a run short of winning the AL Central this year, but it was still a pretty successful season for the team. After all, nobody expected them to be competitive this season after losing both Torii Hunter and Johan Santana, yet there they were challenging for another division title. Another reason that the Twins were a surprise this year is that they played the majority of the season without right fielder Michael Cuddyer, and though Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau get most of the attention in the Twins lineup, Cuddyer has always been a dangerous presence. His absence turned out to be a bit of a blessing though as it allowed Denard Span to get playing time, and Span took advantage of it to emerge as the team's lead-off hitter of the future. Which is why it's entirely possible that Delmon Young will be traded this winter after only one season in Minnesota.
The Twins won't talk about it, but it's expected that Delmon Young, the left fielder they obtained from Tampa Bay before this past season, will be made available on the trade market.Seeing as how Cuddyer signed a three-year $23 million extension before the season, it's unlikely the Twins will want to move him, so Young seems to be the most logical choice, Delmon didn't really produce as much as the Twins would have liked when they sent Jason Bartlett and Matt Garza to the Rays for him, yet he still has enough value to bring back a third baseman or shortstop for next season.
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Just get rid of Nick Punto, please. He is the very definition of how a baseball player should NOT be!
He is nothing but a Gardy pet.
man of avalon, your in idiot, punto is everything a baseball player should be. he always gives 150% effort, never complains, is a team leader and is absolutely excellent in the field. he just isnt that good of a hitter. but he is a great presense in the clubhouse. id take him over any1 on the whitesox or the yankee's. no 1 on either team knows how to play team ball or defense. they just figure i'll hit a homerun everytime im up, or strike out .