![]() ![]() The improvement won't be in 2014, but trust us Twins fans, it will get better soon. Past the two headliners, the Twins have compiled a healthy dose of high end arms that don't resemble typical Twins' pitchers (Kohl Stewart, Alex Meyer, Lewis Thorpe, Trevor May, etc.) and some intriguing bats. Right on his heels is third baseman Miguel Sano, another probable top-ten if not top-five prospect that has immense power and an idea at the plate. At the top is Baseball America's 2013 Minor League Player of the Year Byron Buxton, arguably the top prospect in all of baseball and easily one of the most exciting fantasy prospects in any system. Minnesota's farm system is one of the best in the game, offering both high-end talent and depth. Really, the only bright spot on the staff was closer Glen Perkins, who was one of the most dependable relievers in the game last year. Filling in, top-prospect Kyle Gibson was actually worse with a 6.53 ERA in ten starts. Offseason acquisitions Vance Worley and Mike Pelfrey were atrocious, both compiling ERA's over 5.00 with Worley's season cut short due to arm problems. The staff ranked dead last in the majors in strikeouts per nine innings (6.11), and their average fastball velocity (90.8 mph) topped only three other clubs, staying true to their reputation as soft-tossing pitch- to-contact hurlers. On the pitching side, the Twins were.well, the Twins. Arcia could be a really nice source of cheap power in 2014 - just make sure you monitor the strikeouts, especially in a points league. Rounding out the rookies, Oswaldo Arcia fared a bit better, hitting 14 long balls in 97 games, but he also struck out 117 times, while walking just 23 times. The same problem rang true for former Can-Am League standout Chris Colabello who also failed to get over the Mendoza line in his 55-game rookie season. ![]() 200 in about a half season of playing time. Long-time top prospect Aaron Hicks parlayed a hot spring training into the opening day centerfield job, but the 23-year-old never got comfortable against major league pitching, hitting under. Past those two, however, the youngsters in Minnesota struggled to reach expectations. 418 wOBA and 169 wRC+ and looks to be the catcher of the future. Despite limited playing time however, Pinto was extremely impressive posting a. Pinto's time in Minnesota was considerably shorter as he still retains his prospect eligibility and ranks number eight on our list below. Long-regarded as a quality defender, the pop that Dozier displayed last year sets him up to be an above-average player at second base for the next several years, and he should be a nice sleeper in fantasy leagues this spring. In his second big league season, the 26-year-old Dozier played in 147 games, hitting. First of all, it appears that Minnesota has found two solid regulars at up the middle positions in Brian Dozier and Josmil Pinto. That said, there are some positive takeaways from the season, as well as some things to get excited about heading into 2014. Moreover, only the Houston Astros had a worse run differential than the -174 tallied by the Twins. They finished with just 66 wins for the second straight campaign and they were one of six teams to lose 90+ games. We will be reviewing two teams per week until we are through all 30 teams, and you can see the schedule of when your favorite team will be reviewed below.ΔΆ013 was another abysmal season for the Minnesota Twins at the major league level. Our goal is to provide you with more information as you prepare for minor league drafts for dynasty and keeper leagues, as well as look at players that could potentially be worth watching during the spring, as they could be in line to potentially help your fantasy team. The prospect staff here at Fake Teams will be taking an in-depth look at each major league organization, including our top 10 fantasy prospects, an overview of the organization's minor league system as a whole and potential opportunities for playing time in 2014. ![]()
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