Josh Willingham is set as the Twins left fielder. There is competition for center field and right field. In addition, the Twins will carry at least one additional player who can play center field as a fourth outfielder. Here is how the competition looks for each of those, the second group in each competition are longshots at best. Bold players are assured of roster spots, but not as starters.
Left Field
Willingham
Center Field
Hicks
Mastroianni
Benson
Thomas
Boggs
Right Field
Parmelee
Arcia
Benson
Ramirez
Thomas
Dinkelman
Boggs
Fourth Outfielder
Mastroianni
Thomas
Benson
Boggs
Fifth Outfielder
Benson
Dinkelman
Ramirez
Thomas
Boggs
I think Mastroianni and Parmelee are all but guaranteed spots on the roster. So if they lose the competition for a starting spot, they are likely to be kept as the 4th and 5th outfielders. If Benson shows he belongs in the big leagues, I think they will try to find a roster spot for him even if he doesn't beat out Hicks in center field. Hicks will either be the starting center fielder or back in the minor leagues.
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