Twins Lineup and Rotation

[catman]

Its obvious that the lineup won't look like last years' did -- Hunter, Castillo, Tyner are gone, Young, Everett, Lamb, Harris are in camp. Several youngsters may make the team out of spring training -- Casilla, Priddie?
As to the rotation, Johan should be there Liriano is back, Bonser, Baker, Slowey, Blackburn (?) may have something to say. Things look a bit more settled there than they were last year.
Here is my first take:
Young -- CF(?)/LF
Kubel -- DH/LF
Mauer -- C
Cuddyer -- RF
Morneau -- 1B
Lamb -- 3B
Harris/Casilla/Punto -- 2B
Everett -- SS
DH or LF (Priddie?)
Rotation:
1. Johan
2. Baker
3. Liriano
4. Slowey
5. Bonser.
Liriano could get skipped in case of off days, but I would like to split the lefties up a bit.

[henks]

You pretty much nailed it. I would like to see more production from the 9 spot, but with what we have, well, there isn't much. But I like the rotation. Breaking up the lefties would be a good idea, hopefully something that they will consider.

[mntwinsfan]

What about Blackburn getting a shot at starting in our rotation?

[henks]

Let's see how does in spring ball before we just give him a spot.

[catman]

Blackburn could be ready by midseason so a deal could be made including someone like Bonser for another bat, hopefully (a real 3B?). I think he'll go back to Rochester with a couple of instructions as to what to work on.

[love_that_reefer]

Read somewher that Priddie will get a shot at CF this spring.

[henks]

The only outfield position that is locked up is RF, with Cuddyer. It will be good for the club to have some competition for the other two spots.

[catman]

If Priddie can handle CF, Young moves to LF and Kubel is the DH most days.
You know that Young makes the deverday lineup somewhere.