Brian Dozier 2B FA Sun 5/6/12 9:08 PM
Brian Dozier
2B FA
Twins purchased the contract of SS Brian Dozier from Triple-A Rochester.
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said on his radio show Sunday that Brian Dozier will be his starting shortstop. Jamey Caroll will shift to a utility role, spelling Alexi Casilla at second base, Danny Valencia at third and Dozier at short. The Twins are reportedly shopping Valencia, so he may not be long for the Twins Cities anyway. Dozier hit .276/.339/.371 with a homer and two steals at Triple-A Rochester this season after hitting .320/.399/.491 with nine homers and 24 steals between High- and Double-A last year. He should be picked up in AL-only leagues right away and is worth monitoring in mixed formats.