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A Random Review: Twins Winter Meeting Notes

 
I apologize in advance for a very disconnected, random post about the rumors and ramblings from Tuesday’s winter meetings. After a crazy 12 hour work day I have caught up on the Twins happening from today but my thoughts are still a bit disheveled. That crazy rumor about Delmon Young heading back to the Tampa Bay Rays resurfaced but was then squashed by Aaron Gleeman. However, Gleeman did say he would be surprised to see Young in a Twins uniform again next year . It appears the Twins will be dealing from their position of depth to fill holes in the infield. Maybe they can convince someone that Michael Cuddyer still has value and give the young, 23-year old Young another year in the outfield. The more we read about Delmon rumors makes me think he’s available not just because he has the higher value than Cuddyer, but because he didn’t fit in the Minnesota clubhouse. The Twins continue to be connected to Garret Atkins of the Colorado Rockies but we know the initial request from ... (link)

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