The Twins made their most significant cuts of spring training day, sending six players - including Carlos Quentin - down the street.

It means that Oswaldo Arcia has pretty much made the team as a reserve outfielder.

The moves: Catcher John Hicks has been optioned to Class AAA Rochester. Quentin, lefthander Dan Runzler, catcher Juan Centeno, infielder James Beresford and outfielder Darin Mastroianni were reassigned to the minor league camp.

Quentin got off to a fast start but cooled of late, batting .250 with two homers and seven RBI. And he didn't look very smooth in the outfield. But he looks like someone who could catch on somewhere if he doesn't stay with the Twins. He has a clause in his contract that he must be released if he's not with the major league club by June. 1

Mastroianni had a good camp, batting .407 in 19 games.

Barring injuries or unforeseen moves, the Twins have their 13 position players figured out. Byron Buxton definitely opens the season as the centerfielder. Oswaldo Arcia and Danny Santana, both out of options, will be part of the four-man bench.

What's left? The Twins have to figure out the end of their starting rotation. Monday is a big day, with Tyler Duffey and Ricky Nolasco both pitching. I'm hearing there's a chance Nolasco and Tommy Milone round out the rotation with Duffey heading to Rochester - if Duffey doesn't pitch well on Monday.

That would free up an extra spot in the bullpen, with Michael Tonkin, Logan Darnell, Ryan O;Rourke and Brandon Kintzler in the running for it. Yes, I have Ryan Pressly as a lock for the bullpen.