Orange Nation
November 28th, 2007, 8:49:29 PM
The Twins are close to landing Delmon Young from the Devil Rays in a six-player deal that would send Matt Garza, Jason Bartlett and Juan Rincon to Tampa Bay.
The Twins would also pick up Brendan Harris and Jason Pridie, the Star Tribune's La Velle E. Neal III reports. Unless the Twins see Young as an option in center, he'd probably play left, with Jason Kubel DHing against right-handers. Nick Punto could replace Bartlett, leaving Harris to take over at second until Alexi Casilla is ready. The Rays would be opening up room in the outfield for Rocco Baldelli or Elijah Dukes. Jonny Gomes' chances of sticking around would also seem to increase.
ESPN reporting it as well.
I like it. TB has a plethora of outfielders, so why not swing one of them in order to get a young stud pitcher and a couple other solid pieces?
The real question becomes how does this affect the market for Santana? Do they feel they need the CF piece now, or go harder after pitching prospects with the loss of Garza?
The Twins would also pick up Brendan Harris and Jason Pridie, the Star Tribune's La Velle E. Neal III reports. Unless the Twins see Young as an option in center, he'd probably play left, with Jason Kubel DHing against right-handers. Nick Punto could replace Bartlett, leaving Harris to take over at second until Alexi Casilla is ready. The Rays would be opening up room in the outfield for Rocco Baldelli or Elijah Dukes. Jonny Gomes' chances of sticking around would also seem to increase.
ESPN reporting it as well.
I like it. TB has a plethora of outfielders, so why not swing one of them in order to get a young stud pitcher and a couple other solid pieces?
The real question becomes how does this affect the market for Santana? Do they feel they need the CF piece now, or go harder after pitching prospects with the loss of Garza?