Pioneer Press columnist Charlie Walters is reporting that Boston is the current favorite in the bidding for the Twins highly sought after pitcher, Johan Santana. The price is rumored to be center fielder Coco Crisp, shortstop prospect Jed Lowry, lefty Jon Lester, and right-hander Justin Masterson.
Before completing the trade the Red Sox will need to [...]

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The Twins and Rays have pulled the trigger on a deal that had long been rumored to be in the works. The final deal ended up like this:
The Twins Get:

Delmon Young (OF)
Brendan Harris (SS)
Jason Pridie (minor league - OF)

The Rays Get:

Matt Garza (SP)
Jason Bartlett (SS)
Eduardo Morlan (minor league - P)

Analysis:
The deal gives the Twins the [...]

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ESPN.com is reporting that the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from Orange County in California (or something like that) have landed free agent center fielder Tori Hunter with a 5 year $90 million dollar deal. Hunter will join an already crowded outfield and will presumably replace Gary Matthews Jr. who signed a 5 year deal [...]

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As if the Hot Stove hasn’t been exciting enough already so far, tomorrow marks the start of the GM meetings in Florida. With such a limited class of free agents this year, several teams are going to be forced to get creative in the trade market. When you throw in the fact that one of [...]

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