Not even a year ago, the Twins signed Joe Crede to be a one-year stopgap at third base while the organization waits for Danny Valencia to make his way up.
The deal was a great opportunity for Crede to prove to other ball clubs that he was fully healed from back surgery and worthy of a long-term contract.
Unfortunately, things didn't quite work out the way either side wanted. Valencia isn't quite ready, and Crede hurt himself, eliminating any chances he had of joining another team with a multi-year deal.
Although one would expect that the Twins and Crede would part ways, the contrary seems to be likely. The Twins and Crede could both use one another for yet another season.
Many believe that Valencia could probably handle the starting job right out of spring training, but the Twins' ultra-co ...
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Twins Offseason Blueprint: Letting Go (The Joe Crede Edition)
Posted: 10th November 2009 by Josh Johnson in MLBComments Off on Twins Offseason Blueprint: Letting Go (The Joe Crede Edition)