With the Twins struggling in the past month, and the trade deadline now less than a month away, both trade talk and rumors are beginning to pick up. Some teams are deciding to sell, while others attempt to figure out which pieces might help them contend.
Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated tweets that there are some interesting possibilities regarding the Twins and the chance of Cliff Lee switching teams.
source: there are “interesting discussions” and “possibilities” for a cliff lee deal to twins.
With Target Field and more revenue this season, the Twins can certainly afford the remainder of Lee’s 2010 contract. It’s now simply a matter of what they have to offer and how much they’re willing to give up.