The Minnesota Twins look to be continuing the trend from last offseason where they will likely leave no stone unturned when exploring ways in which they could improve the Twins roster for 2019. While middle infield, first base, and pitching may top the areas of needed improvement, catcher also is a position that could use some upgrading.
That makes the news from Jon Morosi that the Twins join the Atlanta Braves in interest for former Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos not exactly surprising, but interesting none the less. Looking at only his 2018 slash line we may miss Chirinos’ value but as we dig deeper there is clarity to be gained on why the Twins and Braves are at least kicking the tires on the veteran backstop.