Tejada to Twins? Only If The Price Is Right

It makes perfect sense doesn't it? A power hitting infielder out of favor with his home team looking for a new place to land. The Astros have, apparently, gotten tired of Miguel Tejada and may be looking to cut bait with last winter's major acquisition already. According to Ken Rosenthal, they know they'll have to eat at least a piece of the 13 million that Tejada is owed for the 2009 season. As with any and all shortstop or third base rumors from here on out, the Twins haven been tabbed as a team of interest. I'm sure GM Bill Smith will sit down with Ed Wade to at least make a cursory run at Tejada, but should he pursue it any further? That depends largely on who the Twins need to give up to get Tejada and how much salary the Astros are willing to take on. Wade will almost certainly ask for one of the Twins young starters, but anyone besides Perkins should prompt Smith to ask for the check. If Wade is serious about rebuilding for the long term, someone like Anthony Swarzak or even Deolis ... (link)