Craig Wilson to the Twins?
Last week the Atlanta Braves released Craig Wilson. This afternoon KFAN 1130 reported a rumor that Wilson's agent is talking with the Twins.
Wilson is a right-handed batter who shows flashes of power, but also strikes out a lot. He had one good year in 2004 with Pittsburgh when he hit 29 homers. Wilson strikes out 3 times as much as he walks. He has played 1B and outfield in the past.
If he's cheap the signing could be worth it, but it's unlikely that Wilson could even help the Twins. There's a reason Atlanta released him. Sure, the Twins could use a little power from the right side of the plate, but Craig Wilson isn't the answer.
According to ESPN:
If a team claims the veteran off waivers, they would be responsible for the $1.5 million remainder of his one-year contract. If he clears waivers, the team that signs him would pay the prorated portion of MLB's minumum salary ($380,000).
What are your thoughts? Would signing Wilson make sense?
Topics: Craig Wilson, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh