Free agent super utility man Marwin Gonzalez has signed a 2-year, $21 million contract with the Minnesota Twins.
The Venezuelan born Gonzalez had spent his entire 7-year MLB career with the Houston Astros. Gonzalez enjoyed his finest season in 2017 when he hit .303 with 23 HR and 90 RBI en route to the team's first World Series championship. In 2018, Gonzalez's offensive numbers declined (.247 BA, 16 HR and 68 RBI) while playing 11 more games with nearly 40 more plate appearances.
Gonzalez, who turns 30 next month, is the latest of several fine additions the Twins have made this off-season. The Twins have also added the likes of Nelson Cruz, Jonathan Schoop, C.J. Cron and Ronald Torreyes. I would make the case the Twins are the most improved team in the AL, if not in all of MLB and someone as versatile as Gonzalez can be the key to a championship team. Look for the Twins to go far in 2019.
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