Alex Kirilloff

Souhan; Twins Miss Kirilloff and Arraez [PODCAST]
Souhan; Twins Miss Kirilloff and Arraez [PODCAST]
The Twins lost 3-1 Wednesday night to the Texas Rangers to fall to 11-18. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Twins really miss infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez at the top of the lineup and the recent hot hitting from Alex Kirilloff.
Souhan; Twins Get a Look at Gordon and Kirilloff [PODCAST]
Souhan; Twins Get a Look at Gordon and Kirilloff [PODCAST]
The Twins are promoting outfielder Alex Kirilloff and infielder Nick Gordon. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Twins have higher hopes for Kirilloff than Gordeon. Souhan says Kirilloff could be their answer in left field and his high end could be a Max Kepler with better plate disipline.
Souhan; Kiriloff Didn’t Earn the Left field Job [PODCAST]
Souhan; Kiriloff Didn’t Earn the Left field Job [PODCAST]
The Twins optioned left field prospect Alex Kirilloff to their alternate training minor league site. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Kirilloff didn't have a great spring but has limited at-bats. He says the plan was likely to start him in the minors and bring him up early in the season.