La Velle E. Neal III Rumors

Angels In Need Of Another Arm?

At the end of his most recent column Ken Rosenthal posits a nightmare scenario for the Angles, going back to 2001 when the Mariners cracked out to a 20-4 start to seize the AL West crown before May Day. With John Lackey and Kelvim Escobar on the shelf for at least 4-6 weeks, should the Angels be concerned going into 2008? Is a move to pick up an extra starter in order? The team is looking at filling 14-16 starts. With a surplus of outfielders the Angels are certainly in position to make a move. They could opt for a...   Continue Reading

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Neal On Santana Staying

La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune was recently named Rumor Royalty for the Twins. As part of the feature, he answered a few questions for MLBTR. MLBTR: In your estimation what is the percent likelihood that Johan Santana stays with the Twins for all of '08 and Bill Smith just collects the draft picks? I imagine fans wouldn't mind seeing Johan and Francisco Liriano paired up one last time. Neal: I would guess 10 percent - and some people would say that's too high. The Twins had to deal with Torii Hunter's lame duck season last year..   Continue Reading

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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..   Continue Reading

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Neal On Johan Santana Talks

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, so let's kick it off. MLBTR: Are you sick of the Johan Santana saga yet? These talks have been dragging for a month after it seemed like something would get done at the Winter Meetings. Who will cave in - the Twins, Yankees, Mets, or Red Sox? Neal: Can't wait for this to end! I think the Twins have sent out signals in recent weeks that they have lowered their demands some in order to..   Continue Reading

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Rumor Royalty: La Velle E. Neal III (Twins)

As originally described here, Rumor Royalty is an MLBTR series where I name the one journalist for each team who has done the most for us hot stove junkies. If the writer is up for it, I ask that person questions for publication on the site. You can see all of the entries in the series here. Today we present the honor for the Twins to La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. You may also know him by the nickname LEN3, which I first saw on Aaron Gleeman's site. In addition to filing stories as the Twins'..   Continue Reading

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