Minnesota Twins Look to Resolve Outfield Logjam

The Minnesota Twins have a problem. They have too many good outfielders. During the second half of the 2008 season, the Twins were one of the best clubs in baseball, thanks in most part to the stellar play of their outfield. Although he was demoted to the nine hole from the leadoff spot, Carlos Gomez provided an instant spark on the bases and in the field. Newly acquired Delmon Young batted a consistent .300, and showed his strong arm time and time again. And midseason callup Denard Span, Torii Hunter's protege, gelled at the leadoff spot, and finished in the top five in AL Rookie of the Year voting. Left fielder/designated hitter Jason Kubel, who has been harassed by bad knees during his career, was the most picked-up player in fantasy baseball during the second half of the season and hit a career-best 20 home runs. Michael Cuddyer, who missed most of the 2008 season, is back and ready to regain his outfield position. But here is the problem: There has to be an odd man out. If the ... (link)