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
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
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
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
Slick-fielding shortstop needs to hit enough to stay in lineup.
![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](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/YM2EKN5JRLYAS6HHAUHJEOU3J4.jpg?&w=1080)
The Twins showed some spark in tying the game with a four-run rally in the fourth inning, but they lost to Seattle in the ninth on a sacrifice fly.
