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Chart: The Twins' lineup

March 29, 2013 at 4:23AM
FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 19: Aaron Hicks (63) of the Minnesota Twins poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Robbie Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Aaron Hicks ORG XMIT: 159448017
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

the lineup

1. Aaron Hicks, CF

2012: .286, 13 HR, 61 RBI (AA New Britain)

Former first-round pick won chance to replace Denard Span with solid spring.

2. Brian Dozier, 2B

2012: .234, 6 HR, 33 RBI

Move from SS to 2B might help put subpar rookie season behind him.

3. Joe Mauer, C

2012: .319, 10 HR, 85 RBI

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If he can stay healthy, he'll challenge for a fourth AL batting title.

4. Josh Willingham, LF

2012: .260, 35 HR, 110 RBI

One of baseball's best free-agent pickups in 2012.

5. Justin Morneau, 1B

2012: .267, 19 HR, 77 RBI

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His contract expires this season, leaving his Twins future in doubt.

6. Ryan Doumit, DH

2012: .275, 18 HR, 75 RBI

Can back up Mauer behind the plate and play several other positions.

7. Chris Parmelee, RF

2012: .229, 5 HR, 19 RBI

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Gets his first shot at starting in the majors after utility duty last season.

8. Trevor Plouffe, 3B

2012: .235, 24 HR, 55 RBI

Good power numbers a year ago, but needs to be consistent on defense.

9. Pedro Florimon, SS

2012: .219, 1 HR, 10 RBI

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Slick-fielding shortstop needs to hit enough to stay in lineup.


FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 19: Brian Dozier (2) of the Minnesota Twins poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Robbie Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brian Dozier ORG XMIT: 159448017
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Twins catcher Joe Mauer
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 19: Josh Willingham (16) of the Minnesota Twins poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Robbie Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Josh Willingham ORG XMIT: 159448017
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 19: Justin Morneau (33) of the Minnesota Twins poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Robbie Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Morneau ORG XMIT: 159448017
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 19: Ryan Doumit (9) of the Minnesota Twins poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Robbie Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ryan Doumit ORG XMIT: 159448017
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 19: Chris Parmelee (27) of the Minnesota Twins poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Robbie Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Parmelee ORG XMIT: 159448017
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 19: Trevor Plouffe (24) of the Minnesota Twins poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Robbie Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Trevor Plouffe ORG XMIT: 159448017
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 19: Pedro Florimon (25) of the Minnesota Twins poses during Photo Day on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Robbie Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Pedro Florimon ORG XMIT: 159448017
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Twins infielder Brain Dozier runs through drills during practice Sunday Feb.17, 2013 at Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers, FL.] JERRY HOLT • jerry.holt@startribune.com
Brian Dozier is bringing a new outlook at second base after struggling at shortstop last season. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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