We’ve covered 3 AL Central teams thus far, and all of them have been varying degrees of bad. But the Minnesota Twins buck that trend. Most folks have picked the Cleveland Indians to win the AL Central, and they’re right to do so. But the Twins are the only other team in the division who will rise to challenge the Tribe in 2019. How are they going to do it?
Key offseason transactions
Acquisitions
- Acquired 1B C.J. Cron off waivers from Tampa Bay
- Signed 2B Jonathan Schoop
- Signed DH Nelson Cruz
- Signed RHP Blake Parker
- Signed LHP Martin Perez
- Signed SS Marwin Gonzalez
Departures/Injuries
- CF Robbie Grossman became free agent (signed with Oakland Athletics)
The Twins went out and had a field day this winter.