Decisions

As Twins fans, we rarely think about the business of baseball. Take shortstop for instance. We know Pedro Florimon is the Twins starter. We also know that Gardy likes Jason Bartlett and wants to see Jason make the team even if he is 34 and washed up.

BUT we also have Eduardo Escobar trying to make the team as the backup shortstop and he's only 25 AND he's out of options. IF he doesn't make the team, we won't have the option of bringing him back later. Some other team will take him.

That's the business side of baseball. I really have no idea why we signed Bartlett in the first place, but knowing that if we keep him Escobar will have to go, really makes the Bartlett choice more puzzling. The Twins can't possibly pick a washed up vet over a good YOUNG infielder can they?

I THINK the Twins will eventually see the light and make the right choice. Bartlett has yet to get a hit this spring and Escobar is hitting .333 including a crucial two-run single in yesterday's game.

The choice appears obvious.

But the business of baseball is not always obvious to the average fan. And I'm sure some of them right now are saying, "I sure hope the Twins keep Bartlett, " not even knowing what that decision could mean to the Twins future.

The Twins other Jason (Kubel) is in a similar situation. IF we decide to go through with our plans for him as DH/outfielder, it will cost somebody younger their chance at a roster spot. Guys like Hicks,  Parmalee, or Colabelleo. I like Kubel, too. But investing in OLD talent may not be what's best for business or the future.