Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, this morning on his weekly radio show on KSTP, said that recently-promoted infielder Brian Dozier will be his starting shortstop when he joins the team on Monday in the Twin Cities.
Dozier, along with lefthander Scott Diamond, were called up by the Twins on Saturday following their game against Buffalo (thanks for announcing it to the beat writers watching their 7-19 team while on deadline in Seattle, and I'm not talking about MH!). Dozier, currently their top middle infield prospect, is batting .277 for the Red Wings..
"We need some offense. We need some life," Gardenhire said on his show.
Gardy also pointed out that Jamey Carroll has played in every game this season and could use some rest. Carroll also can be used at second and third base, which gives Gardenhire a hammer to use against Alexi Casilla and Danny Valencia if he needs to.
Truthfully, this team needs more than Dozier. Just adding up some stats here, and it make me want to run to the bathroom.
The Twins have nine hits over their last four games. Their team batting average: .078.
Extra base hits: One.
Walks: Nine
