February 05, 2008
Team Offense, Minnesota Twins
We continue to look at team offenses for 2008 with the Minnesota Twins.
Joe Mauer
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In 2007, the Twins scored 4.43 runs per game.
I plugged in a likely lineup to the Lineup Analysis Tool, using the Marcel the Monkey predictions from Tom Tango. The lineups rate as follows:
- Best: 5.05 runs per game
- Given: 4.87 runs per game
- Worst: 4.70 runs per game
It speaks to just how badly the Twins offense played last year that this lineup is predicted to outscore the 2007 team. Adam Everett may turn out to be the worst everyday offensive player in the AL this season. Gomez is predicted to fall short of Torii's Hunter's numbers. But there is improvement at catcher, third base, and the other two outfield spots. Too bad they didn't keep Santana to go along with the improved offense.
Previous teams covered in the series:
You should use Brendan Harris at 2B instead of Punto; .337OBP, .430SLG. Makes a bit of a difference.
Also, no commentary on how all the best lineups would put Mauer at leadoff?
