Posted by Jayson Stark
Stuff can change fast at the winter meetings. Contrary to what I reported Monday morning on this very blog, there were indications Monday night that Tampa Bay was still talking to the Twins about a deal that would bring outfielder
Delmon Young back to the Rays.
Tampa Bay likely would deal away either
Andy Sonnanstine or
Edwin Jackson. But the trade could also involve a third team because the Twins aren't looking to add starting pitching.
With the Twins on the verge of losing out on their pursuit of
Casey Blake, Colorado could provide an interesting alternative. The Twins have had interest all winter in acquiring Rockies third baseman
Garrett Atkins, but they haven't been able to find a package that would motivate the Rockies to move him. But Colorado is looking to add pitching, so the presence of Sonnanstine or Jackson could change the equation.
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