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"Ken Rosenthal of FOX continues to report that the Nationals are pursuing the Twins' Denard Span. I've been told by a source the Twins are not shopping their leadoff hitter, and it's hard for me to believe that they would move Span, who is under control through 2015. Rosenthal suggests that closer Drew Storen could be part of a potential deal. The Twins were eyeing Storen before the draft a couple years ago, but the Nats selected him with an earlier pick.

I also was told that the Nationals, in need of a long-term answer in center, were evaluating Ben Revere and CF's in the Twins' farm system too.

My view is that Span shouldn't be moved unless its for a lot in return, more than Storen. The Twins don't have another leadoff hitter. Span also is a good outfielder and a good citizen."

LEN III at the Strib

Sounds about right.

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I hope this voice of reason calms people down

It probably won’t though… why be calm when you can panic instead?

by ColossusOfRhode on Jul 27, 2011 6:19 PM EDT reply actions  

They can have Revere, send us Storen and Clippard and we can keep span :P

by WSBound2010 on Jul 27, 2011 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

That might be what Smith is doing…dangling Span out there and then dumping Revere on them instead.

by WSBound2010 on Jul 27, 2011 6:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I might take Storen and Desmond,

but we’d have to at least get another position player in return.

by rugman11 on Jul 27, 2011 6:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Storen and Desmond would be good. How is Desmond at SS? Maybe they should give us Ramos back!

by WSBound2010 on Jul 27, 2011 6:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Honestly, is Desmond even better than Casilla?...

We just don’t know that. Casilla should be playing SS IMO. He’s proving to be “solid” this year for that position. Not great, but average, which is fine at his pay. And again, I’m not sure Desmond has proven at all that he’ll be better than that. No go. On any of it.

I’d consider Revere for Storen or Clippard and another piece. That’s about it.

by DJSkillz on Jul 27, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I vote

Revere and Capps for Ramos! :-)

I hope they don’t get rid of Span. He’s my favorite player.

by TC Mooch on Jul 27, 2011 6:43 PM EDT reply actions  

good grief .....

Span’s the best leadoff hitter & CF we have.

by BD57 on Jul 27, 2011 6:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Exactly.

Luckily, the Twins aren’t shopping him.

by Jesse on Jul 27, 2011 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

After watching Revere commit his sxth error and turn every border-lin single into a double for lack of arm strength

It’s painfully obvious he’s not a center fielder. He might do OK playing left and batting ninth. But he’s no lead-off hitter either.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Jul 27, 2011 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

yup...

and we could afford to lose him with Span cheaply in the fold through 2015, Benson hopefully ready by midseason 2012 at the latest, and probably at least 2 of the 3 of Hicks/Arcia/Morales ready by the end of 2013.

Plus you still figure the Twins will keep at LEAST 1 of Delmon/Cuddy/Kubel for a year or two.

by DJSkillz on Jul 27, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

It makes no sense to get rid of Span

He’s way too valuable as a leadoff hitter and has the kind of speed we need on the bases. Plus, he’s a fan favorite and a good team personality. I really, really would prefer to trade someone like Slowey, unless this were an epic blockbuster trade.

When I was a kid, I would cover a blue futon with a white blanket, prop it up with a fan set on high, and pretend it was the Metrodome. That should tell you a lot.

by MarshalltheIrish on Jul 27, 2011 6:52 PM EDT reply actions  

My reaction if Span gets traded for anything less than Desmond, Storen, AND Clippard plus at least a ptbnl:

F_CK! F_CK! F_CK! F_CK, F_CK, F_CK! With fists clinched and veins popping out of my forehead and neck.

Honestly, why would we trade a proven lead off hitter and good defensive center fielder with this much team control and low cost? As a fan, I feel the same about Span as I do about Cuddyer. But Cuddyer is maybe a little over paid and about to be a free agent, thus he is a good candidate to sell and try to resign in the off season. Span is neither of those two things. Who would be surprised if Bill Smith is convinced to give up Span for just Desmond and a ptbnl?

Joe Mauer seems to be turning into the Mark Grace of catchers.

by doug_2050 on Jul 27, 2011 7:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Trust Bill Smith?

Given his record, would somebody please tell me why anyone would trust Bill Smith to make a deal that would benefit the Twins in the long run?

by bobbler on Jul 27, 2011 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Span Available

If they give us back Harper.

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by FishingMN on Jul 27, 2011 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

If a shitty deal like this happens I may quit being a Twins fan for a while.

This is absolutely stupid. I’d honestly prefer Revere be traded over Span. Delmon obviously would be better. Trading Span is asinine.

"We’re all in this boat together. Everybody grab an oar."
-Tom Kelly

by Go Twins! on Jul 27, 2011 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

ditto...

I’d probably give up on the Twins for a while if they did this too….

Hell, I already gave up on the Vikings tonight after Rice is gone.

by DJSkillz on Jul 27, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

One very big reason I don't trade Span

The Twins have 3 CFs in the minors that look very good in Benson, Hicks, and Morales. If a couple of them can pan out in the next couple years and Span continues to play as well as he has the Twins could possibly flip Span for a lot. The Twins have 4 years of control of Span and it’s very likely that in 2 years Hicks and Morales will be in AAA while Benson should already be in the majors. If Span continues his career averages for the next two years he could be worth a helluva lot.

Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?

by halfchest on Jul 28, 2011 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

this...

Span’s contract is so good, and for four more years, that he has no less value a year from now than he does now, or possibly even 2 years from now. And in the process you’ve gotten the value of him playing for you for that time AND have bridged the gap to the kids.

There is NO reason to deal him now. Even if we get similar value at another position, you’re just robbing Peter to pay Paul.

by DJSkillz on Jul 28, 2011 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

exactly

To me he goes on that list of players you need to be “blown away” to trade. He creates two major holes in that he’s still a better CF than Revere mostly because of his arm and we have no one to hit leadoff if he leaves. The only thing I even consider Span for is a legitimate frontline SP who’s affordable at that.

Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?

by halfchest on Jul 28, 2011 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hey guys,

I know not everyone has Twitters/are awake/on here right now but help us out and trend #DontDealDenard pretty pretty please! I think almost everyone here loves him so help us out if you have a Twitter!

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by twinsgirl197 on Jul 28, 2011 1:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Its all in my name how I feel about this

Cuddyer has really won me over in the last couple of years but he needs to go and possibly Kubel, I doubt the Twins will be able to re-sign either and we are loaded in the outfield and def need to stock the farm system in other areas…

by SpanFan on Jul 28, 2011 9:45 AM EDT reply actions  

Sell Span send them ... Delmon

Tell them that as a result of the inactivity due to recovering from the concussion Span has lost a step (or 5), gained some extra weight, and thinks he is Delmon Young.

That way we keep Span, get all that they offered for him, and get rid of Delmon.

by I_was_here on Jul 28, 2011 10:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Done

THURSDAY, 12:52pm: The Nationals are not willing to trade Storen for Span, reports MLB.com’s Bill Ladson.

The beard abides.

by Jason Kubel's Beard on Jul 28, 2011 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Good.

I don’t see why they wouldn’t, but I’m happy about it.

by archie2227 on Jul 28, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not Done,

Friday via Ken Rosenthal

Talks between #Nationals, #Twins ongoing. Span, Storen center of discussions. Bernadina, others also in play. #tradedeadline #MLB

by Drat on Jul 29, 2011 11:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Different take on the situation

What if Span’s concussion is worse than the Twins have been letting on? After Morneau’s issues they could be playing this safe for the organization. While these deals all suck maybe there is something behind it all. Maybe the Twins don’t think Span is going to be coming back the same, and its hard to put a centerfielder out there that has a cloudy head.

"We’re all in this boat together. Everybody grab an oar."
-Tom Kelly

by Go Twins! on Jul 29, 2011 12:33 PM EDT reply actions  

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