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Neal On Garza Trade
I recently named La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune as Rumor Royalty for the Twins. He answered a few questions for MLBTR.
MLBTR: Given the loss of Carlos Silva and probable trade of Santana, was it wise for the Twins to send Matt Garza to the Rays?
Neal: The Twins needed to address their offense. They were deficient last season at third base, left field and, on the days Joe Mauer wasn't available, designated hitter. Scouts from other organizations keep talking about Delmon Young's 40-homer potential, and it was nice to hear Brendan Harris say, "everyone has to pull their weight at the dish," on the day of the trade. I've covered this team for 10 years and have seen a lot of bad offense.
You can't blame the Twins for not re-signing Silva, but you wonder why they didn't trade him during the season when the Phillies and other teams were interested.
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this is why i still don't understand why the twins don't take the yankees' phil hughes-based package. its the only one that gives an mlb-ready, high-upside starter to "replace" santana in the rotation. sorry, i don't count lester.
Posted by: scootie puff jr. | January 14, 2008 at 10:17 AM
consider that the twins are getting liriano back to take the place of silve.
also, hunter left, thats a much larger hole to fill then silva. young is close to filling that.
Posted by: Brandon Heikoop | January 14, 2008 at 10:30 AM
The best deal out there was and always has been with the Red Sox. Ellsbury is a Grady Sizemore in the making and an ideal player for the Twins.
Posted by: Levi K. | January 14, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Ellsbury will never hit for Sizemore's type of power.
Posted by: eaganmmafia | January 14, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Is Neal going to provide a direct answer to any of these questions?
Posted by: walkoffblast | January 14, 2008 at 11:09 AM
A direct answer? Most beat writers won't say whether or not a move was 'wise' They deal in facts, not opinions.
Think about it.
Posted by: haasertime | January 14, 2008 at 04:23 PM