DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: AL Central—Alex Presley to lead off for MIN
Sep 3 2013
The Twins traded franchise icon Justin Morneau (1B/DH, PIT) for Alex Presley (OF, MIN) (pictured above) and a player to be named later. Morneau’s departure had been anticipated because of his impending free agency. Presley will have an immediate opportunity to impress as a leadoff hitting centerfielder. He has a .264 career BA in 660 major league AB, but has hit .309 in over 1200 Triple-A AB. Presley also has speed potential, although his 140/137/138 Spd over the last three seasons has yet to translate to significant SB totals. Presley’s arrival means Clete Thomas (OF, MIN) will lose his starting job.
With Morneau’s departure, Chris Colabello (OF, MIN) will play every day in his attempt to prove to the Twins that he is...
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