Twins Add Cabrera
Posted by John on July 31, 2009 under John | 
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Is he the answer? No. Is it an upgrade? I think so.
After multiple rumors the Twins acquired Orlando Cabrera today from the Oakland A’s in exchange for Single-A prospect, Tyler Ladendorf. The deal was solidified just after noon CST on Friday afternoon. Cabrera should expect to move right into the starting shortstop role and most likely bat second in the order.
Cabrera was never on the top of my list of solutions, but I do see him as an upgrade over Alexi Casilla or Nick Punto. More than anything, this move is a sign from the front office that they are committed to winning and want to try and answer the pleas of Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, and Joe Nathan. With less than two hours left until the deadline, we’ll see if Bill Smith can add another arm to the bullpen.
Although Cabrera may not be the answer to a division title, he could be the solution to keeping Joe Mauer in Minnesota.
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Greg said,
what does his contract look like? does he expire this year or do we get him for another?
Matt Taylor said,
Greg-Cabrera’s contract expires at the end of this season…so he can either decide to stay with the twins and resign (if we want him) or test free agency.
Personally I do not like this trade at all. Everybody looks at it as a great improvement since Punto hits for such a low average and Cabrera is hitting .280…but average isn’t all that matters..if you look at their OBP they are the exact same at .318…Cabrera has like 11 walks ALL SEASON. That’s horrible. It’s not really a defensive upgrade either..Punto is our best defensive infielder..I did not like this trade at all and I don’t even think it was an upgrade.
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