Not all that long ago,we talked right here on this very websiteabout the possibility ofCarlos Gomezreturning to the Minnesota Twins via a trade from the struggling Milwaukee Brewers. The potential move got legs from a proposed trade that CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman put in a story earlier in the month.
The great St. Paul Pioneer Press Twins beat guy Mike Berardino says that it doesn’t look like the Twins will be going down that path as they tune up the squad before the trade deadline.
#MNTwinshave been linked to Carlos Gomez in national report, but I'm told they don't see a fit. Even w/him under contract for $9M in '16.
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino)July 20, 2015
As I mentioned before, the Twins currently stand in an interesting position when it comes to their outfield, while it would be nice to upgrade, the Twins could be set in the outfield for the next couple years with players already under team control.
Torii Hunterhas been worth the signing and should be coming back for another season.Eddie Rosariohas looked impressive as a rookie and has been one of the better defensive left fielders the Twins have thrown out there in recent years. Heck, evenAaron Hickshas looked a lot better this season at the major league level than ever before.
More from Minnesota Twins
- Minnesota Twins bullpen will be their downfall
- Top 5 Minnesota Twins Pitching Prospects
- Jake Odorizzi’s emergence fueling Twins starting staff
- Former Minnesota Twins player David Ortiz shot
- Craig Kimbrel Alternatives for the Minnesota Twins
We haven’t even mentionedByron Buxtonwho is currently out with injury and won’t instantly be with the Twins after he is healthy.Oswaldo Arciais currently raking in Triple-A and could be another possible addition to the big league squad.
While that $9 million is an amazing deal for Gomez, it doesn’t make sense to mortgage the future for someone who doesn’t fit perfectly in the puzzle.
Let’s all turn our attention to another former Twin,A.J. Pierzynski.
Next: Ryan Doumit is now a beer league softballer!
More fromSporting Sota
- Minnesota Twins bullpen will be their downfall
- Top 5 Minnesota Twins Pitching Prospects
- Kyle Rudolph signing gives stability to Minnesota Vikings offense
- Jake Odorizzi’s emergence fueling Twins starting staff
- Former Minnesota Twins player David Ortiz shot
Add us as a preferred source onGoogleLoading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendations