The Joy of Spring Training Stats

Okay, so spring training numbers don't mean a thing, especially this early. But I love 'em. Why? It's like a weird alternate universe. Where else will you see futility infielders batting .600 while ace pitchers sport ERAs in the double digits? I like to look at spring training numbers and imagine what it would be like if they held through the regular season. Check out this starting lineup:

Player	Position	Order	BA
Stewart	DH	1	.375
Mauer	C	2	.000
Hunter	CF	3	.750
Morneau	1B	4	.625
Ford	LF	5	.438
Jones	RF	6	.429
Cuddyer	3B	7	.333
Bartlett	SS	8	.538
Rivas	2B	9	.417

Aside from Mauer getting run out of town on a rail by August, that looks pretty good, doesn't it? Throw in five starting pitchers with ERAs under 2.00 and hello, championship!

Hey, I can dream.