Baseball America's Top Ten Twins Prospects

Top prospects, Best tools, 2015 projected Lineup, and more. What's your biggest surprise? Mine is Brian Dozier ranked Best Defensive Infielder.

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If Brian Duensing is out 2015 #3 starter

We’re boned.

by John_Locke on Jan 20, 2012 11:11 PM EST reply actions

It should read Johan Santana, not Duensing.

by benhertz on Jan 21, 2012 5:36 AM EST up reply actions

Makes you question their credibility

But those projected rotations are pretty silly anyway, especially three years away. If that is the starting lineup at the end of the 2015 season I’d be happy—Sano still has a ways to go.

I think it is far more likely that Alex Wimmers and a college pitcher yet to be drafted will be in the rotation than Liriano or even Baker, and certainly Duensing.

by Han Joelo on Jan 21, 2012 9:19 AM EST up reply actions

They are limited to players currently with the organization

by Stefa on Jan 21, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions

I'm aware of that

But still. In 3 years Brian Duensing will be the 3rd best SP that the organization produced? That is scary.

Jack Morris ________

by John_Locke on Jan 21, 2012 2:02 PM EST up reply actions

Gibson should be better

and they could always draft a starter or two this year or in 2013 that would be ready by 2015.

I agree that it would be scary if Duensing were the third best option. I’m trying to convince myself that any scenario where he is a starter is unlikely.

by Stefa on Jan 21, 2012 5:32 PM EST up reply actions

Biggest surprises: Duensing and Benson in that order

Duensing is not even a starter this year. If he becomes a starter, it will be with another team. Benson rated number 2? Not with his strike zone judgement.

I’m also mildly surprised Lehmann is the best defensive catcher, considering he has less than a full season of catching in his career. I’m not as surprised by Dozier. He’s very sure handed, if a touch range challenged.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Jan 21, 2012 12:45 PM EST reply actions

"...less than a full season of catching in his career."

You might be thinking of Chris Herrmann, not Danny Lehmann.

by benhertz on Jan 21, 2012 6:30 PM EST up reply actions

Sorry, my bad

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Jan 21, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions

make me wonder why Lehman is not

the starter at Rochester or Minnesota, if he’s the best defensibly? I’m not sure I buy this one, seem the twins shuffle him around and use him as a back up at AAA and AA.

by b1 on Jan 22, 2012 3:52 PM EST up reply actions

I've said before that I'd rather have him than Butera

He’s a better defender, IMO and a much better hitter. He should be starting at Rochester, with Hermann starting at New Britain.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Jan 22, 2012 5:10 PM EST up reply actions

why did we sign 2 other catchers?

just to get through S.T.?

by b1 on Jan 22, 2012 5:37 PM EST up reply actions

Yes

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Jan 22, 2012 5:41 PM EST up reply actions

JR Towles is better than Butera

by DJL44 on Jan 22, 2012 9:17 PM EST up reply actions

Yes

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Jan 22, 2012 9:47 PM EST up reply actions

I'd agree i would rate our catchers as Follows:

1. Mauer
2. Towles
3. Herrmann
4. Butera
5. Lehmann
6. Rams (possibly DH/1B type instead)
7. Jair Fernandez
8. Miguel de los Santos (if you think Butera can’t hitt look at this guy)

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jan 23, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions

Rohling was invited to camp, not Rams?

maybe they want Rams at Minor League Camp as top catcher. Also, Fernandez and Miguel took F.A. and signed else where.

by b1 on Jan 23, 2012 2:16 PM EST up reply actions

#8 is Allan de San Miguel

Miguel de los Santos is a pitcher in the rangers organization

by DavidRF on Jan 24, 2012 11:33 AM EST up reply actions

I would rate Lehmann ahead of Butera

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Jan 24, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions

Duensing highlights

The organization’s weak pitching outlook.

by clutterheart on Jan 21, 2012 6:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I wonder if there will be any true battles this spring?

If any prospects have a chance. Or if it will be decided again before ST evens starts.

"I couldn't do that. Could you do that? Why can they do it? Who are those guys?"

by maxisagod on Jan 23, 2012 12:28 AM EST reply actions

I see it as being decided before.

The only battles come from the last 2 relief pitchers and maybe last bench player. Benson and Parmelee will stay down. I wounder if Butters job in up for grabs?

by b1 on Jan 23, 2012 9:49 AM EST up reply actions