It's gonna stay interesting for the next couple weeks.
Reports out of Boston say the Twins have stepped up their efforts to acquire Coco Crisp to replace Torii Hunter. Haven't heard much about what the Sox might be looking for in return (how about Juan Rincon?).
A rumor circulating around Anaheim is that the Twins and Angels have discussed a Justin Morneau for Ervin Santana and Casey Kotchman deal.
Kotchman is similar to Mark Grace, and Santana is a promising 24-year old power pitcher, but seriously, just how much can fans be expected to tolerate?
The good news is, I don't think there's anything to it.
Another rumor making the rounds is that Boof Bonser, a Tampa Bay native, has been telling friends in Tampa that he is soon going to be traded to the D-Rays, with Delmon Young the focal point of the deal. I doubt the D-Rays would give up someone like Young for just Boof, so you'd have to assume there would be another piece to the deal.
And the Strib reports that the Twins are considering trading Joe Nathan as well as Johan Santana.
Wouldn't be a bad move, because the price of closers is going up, and closers are overrated. Incidentally, I think Boof is the best in-house candidate to take over as closer if Nathan is traded, so it'll be interesting to see if they both go.
Obviously Pat Neshek would be fine as a closer, but you need middle relievers, too.
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Selling off players while tax dollars get collected for the new stadium? Something is wrong with all of this. Twins fans may be getting screwed a bit.
Think revenue from the new stadium might have helped cover some payolls in an inflated market?
I equate being a Twins fan to being a battered spouse in an abusive relationship. We know we should "get out", but we just can't.
There is always the thought in the back of our minds that if we leave, Terry Ryan will kill us.
Delmon Young looks close to coming to Minneapolis. Keep your helmet on and watch for errant bats.
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