midwestsportsfans.com - 1/11/2009
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With Minnesota’s options running thin, the trade deadline seems to be a more and more likely time to see the Twins make a move. Also, updates on Joe Crede, Kenshin Kawakami, and Chad Cordero as well as a quick look into what the rest of the AL Central has been up to this week.
Twins are not, `in,’ on Joe Crede…….
blogs2.startribune.com 1/10/2009 — …..yet.
Most of the vibe I’ve gotten from the Twins about free agent third baseman Joe Crede has been that his history of back problems is a bad match for their FieldTurf.
Then there was a note here that claims the Twins are in on Crede. ...
Minnesota Twins Hot Stove Rumors: Twins Looking at Eric Gagne and Brandon Lyon
midwestsportsfans.com 1/21/2009 — The Minnesota Twins are in desperate need of an 8th inning setup man and are in serious talks with Brandon Lyon and Eric Gagne. Also, the Twins sign Jason Kubel to a two year extension, the White Sox sign Bartolo Colon and extend Bobby Jenks, and the Rockies don’t seem to want to extend Atkins.
What's the Fuss? #4 Chad Cordero
beyondtheboxscore.com 1/7/2009 — Tim Dierkes got a tip on Chad Cordero - seems he's going to be working out for a few clubs.
Teams known to be interested based on reports: the Angels, Mets, Cardinals, D'Backs, Rangers, and Tigers.
Cordero was a first rounder for the Expos ...
Hot Stove Blog: Source: Twins not after Wilson
hotstove.mlblogs.com 12/9/2008 — Despite newspaper reports on Monday that Minnesota had jumped into the ring as a possible suitor for Jack Wilson, an official team source told MLB.com late Monday afternoon that the Twins are not pursuing Wilson. Minnesota continues to set its sights ...
Cordero works out for 12 teams
flushing9.com 1/14/2009 — Cordero is expected to throw off flat ground again this Friday. Mets GM Omar Minaya said over the weekend he planned to attend one of the sessions.
Twins Trade Rumors: Twins GM Bill Smith Gun-Shy on Trade/Free Agents
twinsmix.com 1/21/2009 — Twins Trade Rumors...not all to say that Bill Smith has done an excellent, or even good, job running the Twins during his tenure. This offseason has been almost inexcusably bad. The reason for that may very well be Smith's trepidation about making another big deal that is frowned upon by fans...
Cox hopes Braves sign RHP Kawakami (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 1/11/2009
Braves manager Bobby Cox said Saturday night he hopes the club will sign Japanese star Kenshin Kawakami to shore up its depleted rotation. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and other media outlets reported Saturday the Braves had reached a preliminary ...
Turning Things Around, Braves Sign Kawakami —
Bleacher Report - MLB 1/11/2009
The offseason has not been what the Atlanta Braves had in mind when they entered the market with money to spend. With the fall-out of John Smoltz 's departure fresh on their minds, Atlanta agreed to terms with one of their free-agent pitching ...