Article: Minnesota Twins Prepare For Trade Deadline

[cmathewson]

Agreed, but given the org needs, pitching and middle infield are without a doubt what's needed.

 

I'm sure he would also consider a catcher. Most of the catchers in the system are the Hermann type--nice bench players but not everyday backstops.

[launchingthrees]

Agreed, but given the org needs, pitching and middle infield are without a doubt what's needed.

 

 

The twins have one of the best 2b prospects in baseball. They won't get a better option via trade for Perkins.

[PseudoSABR]

The Twins could of got Alfonso Soriano for Blackburn and only 5m for next season better than Poffy. Enough said!

I love your sarcasm! It's so dry!

[cmb0252]

Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rangers, yes the Rangers, might listen to offers on Joe Nathan. Rosenthal says:

 

"If the Rangers proceed, it would be with the idea of dealing from strength and exploiting a thin market for relievers, a sources says."

 

If the market is that desperate for top end RPing what are the Twins doing with Perkins? A team that is a clear buyer is thinking about trading their closer because of the market why aren't we? I'm confused....