Delmon
Dealt to Detroit
If you This afternoon, the Twins traded outfielder Delmon Young to Detroit for LHP born in
Edina, MN, Cole Nelson, and a Player
to be Named Later. Rene Tosoni will be recalled to take Young’s place on the
Twins roster.
The 22-year-old
Nelson was the Tigers’ 10th round pick in 2010 out of Auburn. After signing, he
pitched in seven games for the GCL Tigers before giving up one run in 12
innings for Lakeland (Florida State League). That is where he went this season,
and it has not gone well. In 26 games (17 starts), he is 5-11 with a 4.87 ERA
and a 1.64 WHIP. He is 6-7 and 233 pounds, and he is left-handed… and
breathing.
Clearly that is
all they could get for a guy who just last year hit .298 with 46 doubles, 21
homer and 112 RBI. This year has been a mess for Young from the start. He is
hitting just .266 with 16 doubles and four home runs. All while continuing to
be one of the worst defensively outfielders in baseball.
The Twins
definitely sold low, but did it really matter? They weren’t going to get
anything for him when the Designated him for Assignment at the end of the year.
It’s unfortunate that the #1 pick in 2002 MLB draft and former two-time #1
prospect in all of baseball. Three-and-a-half years of Young
was plenty for the Twins and their fans.
At this point,
this is what the Twins need to do. Anyone who isn’t coming back next year
should be traded for anything.
Tosoni has really struggled since his most recent demotion to Rochester, but that
does not take away his prospect status. He is a solid all-around player and is
someone that the Twins should take a look at the rest of the season, especially
if Denard Span is (and should be) limited.
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