IF the season started tomorrow, the Twins starting rotation would be Nolasco, Hughes, Correia, and Deduno.
The fifth starter? There are lots of candidates and most of them are out of options. Diamond and Gibson saw their stock DROP last season. So far, in fact, that they might never be starters for the Twins again. With the acquisition of Nolasco and Hughes the Twins don't need them to be successful anymore. Worley is in the same boat. We paid him a lot last season, and he still has a huge chunk of change due him in his current contract. I think the Twins will try him as a long-term reliever this year. Mop-up duty if necessary, and give him a chance to EARN his way back into the rotation.
Albers and Hendriks are still in the running as well. Our LAST talented prospect, Alex Meyer's name has been mentioned as well.
One thing is certain, the Twins do not need ALL of them. Many of them will be gone before spring training is over.
The big problem is our lack of left-handed starters, so the Twins might still be looking for a crafty lefty with experience and past major league success. I wouldn't rule out the Twins going outside the organization one more time for a low-cost, high-risk, big-reward candidate...
...someone like the Met's oft-injured lefty, Johann Santana. He would be cheap, he's had some success in the past, and being the fifth starter, the Twins could baby him as needed to help him recover.
It's just a thought, but we NEED a quality left-hander. Johann may be good enough to fit the bill.
And the move would put butts in the seats, The Twins need more butts. They got a lot of free-agents to pay for this year.
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