That’s interesting. Just on scouting, I would rate Kepler and Verdugo about equal, or Verdugo just a shade higher since Kep has a tendency to lose his head for long stretches. I don't think the Yankees gave up much, either. Sort of a fantasy football type trade where they packaged three guys they didn’t need, for one serviceable guy. Although the AA guy might show something.
I would guess the Twins were offered this, and declined.