tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195084204316698108.post7022991999520998854..comments2024-02-19T07:12:32.248-06:00Comments on Baseball Outsider: On Byron Buxton's demotionEdward Thomahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10769979703606661737noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195084204316698108.post-78141748351977567732015-08-11T21:08:17.886-05:002015-08-11T21:08:17.886-05:00While I agree with a lot of what you say here, I f...While I agree with a lot of what you say here, I find that I have little problem with Buxton spending a little time in AAA. I didn't particularly like the Hunter signing for just the reason you stated. Unfortunately he really hasn't got in the way of any prospect playing as yet, and isn't really right now. Buxton probably can use some minor league time, it has been a long time since he was playing regularly.<br /><br />Whether Buxton plays the next 20 games at AAA or the major leagues really doesn't matter much to his development. He will certainly be back in the majors in September and unless the Twins are somehow competing for a playoff spot, Buxton will be playing everyday. He may even play nearly everyday if they are competing. I suspect in some ways it is more important to get a better feel for what Rosario and Hicks are. Despite what some people seem to think, they aren't both likely to be Twins long term. One or the other could be traded as soon as this winter, depending on the Twins views of Arcia, Kepler etc. Buxton, we know is going to be the long term centerfielder. Putting the right pieces around will be important, eventually.Jim Hnoreply@blogger.com