Minnesota Twins 2023 Season Preview
The Minnesota Twins are likely to be a polarizing team heading into the season. There is a path in which everybody stays healthy and they win the AL Central Division. There is another path in which the offense isn’t good enough, the team battles injuries and another losing season takes place. There is certainly a third option that lies somewhere in the middle, but my guess is that you’re going to find people that love the Twins and others that don’t love the Twins.
The fascinating swap of supreme contact hitter Luis Arraez and dependable near-ace Pablo Lopez was just one of many headlines grabbed by the Twins this offseason. They also were the team to finally sign on the dotted line with Carlos Correa, whose six-year contract is a far cry from the 13-year pact he originally agreed to with the Giants.
Minnesota upgraded the rotation with Lopez, upgraded at catcher with Christian Vazquez and effectively goes into the season with the same roster otherwise. Following a 78-84 season, is that enough to swing the balance and keep the Twins from their third consecutive non-contending campaign?