What the Twins needed in the outfield is speed. What they chose is a veteran bat that will replace Oswaldo in right, making Arcia, an already poor outfielder, switch to a new, even more difficult outfield position.
The Twins say they need Torii Hunter's veteran presence and leadership.
Torri can still hit. His arm is still strong. But he's nearly 40 years old. Michael Cuddyer will be making the same money this year for the Mets and he's several years younger. No offense, but I'd take Cyddyer in a heartbeat over Torii.
Sigh.
Sometimes I feel like I'm an inhabitant of the Island of Misfit toys. I'll just shed a few more tears and wait for the year AFTER next season. Torri should be retired by then, and the Twins can finally start building for the future instead of living in the past.
Nostalgia is fine, for what it's worth, but it has no place in a team looking to build for the future.
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