Nick and Nick are not happy with the Twins choices at third base this season:

I don’t think my aforementioned pessimistic prediction (.220/.265/.430) will necessarily come true, but it isn’t out of the realm of possibility. Batista will hit low in the order, he’ll strike out, he won’t walk, he’ll have a some doubles, not a lot of singles, and a few clutch 3-run homers. In some ways, he’ll just replace what Jacque Jones was. I say .240/.295/.450, 25 home runs and 70 RBI is positive estimate for his productivity. Otherwise, it’s going to very ugly before we are forced to replace him.

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