Locked On Twins - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Twins

The Twins need to fill two utility roles this offseason. One free agent option is the switch-hitting middle infielder Jonathan Villar. Would he be a good fit? What is he good at? What does he struggle with?

Plus, Charlie Morton will face off with Walker Buehler tonight in game three of the World Series.

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Byron Buxton saved 11 runs in centerfield, the most in baseball. He did this on a bad foot and with a healing shoulder. Buxton continues to dazzle defensively and pairs it with an OPS+ of 117 since 2019. Kenta Maeda impressed in the field with his athleticism and gets a knod as he looks for the Gold Glove himself.

The Rays defeated the Dodgers 6-4 in game two of the World Series to even the score at one a piece. Game three will send Charlie Morton and Walker Buehler to the mound Friday.

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Clayton Kershaw was dominant in an 8-3 game one victory for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mookie Betts was fantastic and the Dodgers made a statement. Tonight will send Tony Gonsolin to the hill against Rays lefty Blake Snell.

The Twins have a unique opportunity to add a starting shortstop this offseason and shift Jorge Polanco to the utility role. Here's another interesting option.

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The Twins have a unique opportunity to add to their depth and shore up their defense by signing Andrelton Simmons. Does he fit in? What about Royce Lewis?

Also, Tyler Glasnow versus Clayton Kershaw tonight in game one of what should be a tremendous World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays.

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The Rays and Dodgers both beat their opponents in seven games to advance to the World Series. Randy Arozarena remained on fire, Corey Seager was a beast, and the two best teams from the regular season will match up in the Fall Classic.

Plus, a new tool at TwinsPayroll.com allows you to fill out the Twins roster and view the cost. Let's take a look.

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The Astros will face the Rays in game six of the ALCS tonight looking to push a game seven. The Braves have a chance to eliminate the super Dodgers in game five of the NLCS this evening, as well. The Dodgers are turning to rookie Dustin May to keep them alive.

Sergio Romo has a $5 million club option from Minnesota for 2021. How has he performed? How have the Twins managed him?

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The Astros and Rays will play a game six after Carlos Correa hit a walk-off homer Thursday to propel Houston to a 4-3 victory. The Braves smacked Clayton Kershaw the third time through the order and the World Series looks more and more like Tampa Bay versus Atlanta. Is Atlanta's impending free agent DH Marcell Ozuna an intriguing option for the Twins?

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Nash examines the fit for Michael Brantley to become the Twins' next designated hitter. Why does it make sense? Why does that move not make sense? Plus, the Dodgers put on a show in the first three innings in game three of the NLCS against Atlanta.

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If Nelson Cruz does not return, an option for the Twins would be to employ the "revolving door" DH strategy to get Josh Donaldson, Jorge Polanco and others off their feet as they return from injuries. It's not a bad contingency plan if Cruz goes elsewhere. Let's examine who could fill the spot on days Donaldson and Polanco are at third and short, too.

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Nelson Cruz has been the best hitter in Minnesota for two years. In most advanced statistical categories, only Mike Trout has been better since Nelly signed with the Twins. He's now a free agent. Should the Twins re-sign him? What will it take? What does Nelly mean to the org?

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