The New York Times reported that the potential deal to send Johan Santana to the Yankees "showed a flicker of life" this morning when the Twins "backed off their demand that the right-hander Ian Kennedy be added to the Yankees’ trade offer." The Yanks' offer to this point has been Phillip Hughs, Melky Cabrera, and a 2nd tier prospect. The Twins were asking for Kennedy in place of the prospect and thus, talks had stalled. While the Yankees are rumored to have a list of 5 players including Kennedy that they aren't willing to part with, I'd imagine that the Twins could find someone they liked enough in exchange for a year of Santana's time.

This news comes amidst speculation that a deal between the Red Sox and the Twins was nearing completion with the two teams swapping medical information on the players involved in a potential trade. There have also been rumblings lately that the Twins will simply keep Santana to make a run at the AL Central title or a trade before the deadline.

To be honest, I think the Twins would be foolish not to jump at the offers on the table from the Yankees or the BoSox. They know that they won't be able to resign their ace so essentially they are only giving up a year of his service and two draft picks. Now correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't the Yanks' offer be worth at least that, especially when you consider the Twins would also be saving the $13 million+ that Santana stands to make this year?  With this in mind, I'd expect to see the pitcher dealt fairly quickly with the losing team turning to acquiring Dan Haren from the A's (which in my opinion would be the better player to acquire anyway).

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