Twins now looking to add another infielder?
Things still have remained fairly quiet surrounding the Twins this week
heading up to tomorrow's non-waiver Trade Deadline but injury news from
Tuesday night could change that. The loss of second baseman Alexi
Casilla leaves the Twins short on middle infield depth as well as
leaving the club without one of their best switch-hitters.
As for second base options, those on the trade market are limited. The Orioles have informed teams that Brian Roberts is not available. The Royals' Mark Grudzielanek could be another possibility but so far there hasn't been any indication the Twins are interested in him.
ESPN's Jayson Stark was reporting that the Twins have inquired the Giants about Rich Aurilia for a middle-tier prospect. Aurilia would give the Twins another right-handed bat and he's played every infield position, which would give the club another utility guy. Stark also said that Minnesota has been dangling right-hander Boof Bonser to other teams with hopes of getting a right-handed bat or middle-infield depth in return. Bonser, who was demoted from the starting rotation earlier this season, is out of options and the Twins have been hesitant to try and move him through waivers as many have speculated he would be claimed by another team.
Trading Bonser would open up a roster spot for another pitcher as the Twins also haven't eliminated the possibility of adding a reliever. So far their only public interest has been in right-hander LaTroy Hawkins, who was designated for assignment by the Yankees last weekend. The Tigers had also expressed interest in Hawkins but they likely are out of the picture after acquiring Kyle Farnsworth from the Yankees in exchange for catcher Pudge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
-- Kelly Thesier
As for second base options, those on the trade market are limited. The Orioles have informed teams that Brian Roberts is not available. The Royals' Mark Grudzielanek could be another possibility but so far there hasn't been any indication the Twins are interested in him.
ESPN's Jayson Stark was reporting that the Twins have inquired the Giants about Rich Aurilia for a middle-tier prospect. Aurilia would give the Twins another right-handed bat and he's played every infield position, which would give the club another utility guy. Stark also said that Minnesota has been dangling right-hander Boof Bonser to other teams with hopes of getting a right-handed bat or middle-infield depth in return. Bonser, who was demoted from the starting rotation earlier this season, is out of options and the Twins have been hesitant to try and move him through waivers as many have speculated he would be claimed by another team.
Trading Bonser would open up a roster spot for another pitcher as the Twins also haven't eliminated the possibility of adding a reliever. So far their only public interest has been in right-hander LaTroy Hawkins, who was designated for assignment by the Yankees last weekend. The Tigers had also expressed interest in Hawkins but they likely are out of the picture after acquiring Kyle Farnsworth from the Yankees in exchange for catcher Pudge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
-- Kelly Thesier
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