Buzz: Yanks Out, Angels in on Santana
According to Jayson Stark at ESPN.com, the Yankees and Twins have not talked about Johan Santana today, ‘amid increasing indications Santana is going to be dealt to Boston.’
Stark writes that the Twins have recently talked with
the Angels.
In a report for the Providence Journal, Sean McAdam’s writes that the Twins and Angels have recently discussed Santana, who will be asked to part with at least Jared Weaver, and possibly Brandon Wood.
…Update…3:31 pm…
Earlier today, in the Palm Beach Post, Joe Capozzi wrote that the Angels have backed off trying to acquire Miguel Cabrera, since they refuse to part with two of Howie Kendrick, Jeff Mathis and Nick Adenhart.
Of course, in an update to ESPN.com, Peter Gammons writes that the Angels remain ‘serious’ about acquiring Cabrera and expect to part with all three prospects, plus a fourth.
…nevertheless, if the Angels do not get cabrera, and if a deal for santana cannot be worked out, they’ll just take this same package to the O’s for Erik Bedard, assuming he is still available…
…Update…3:35 pm…
According to ESPN, the Red Sox have given the Twins a choice of two offers in exchange for Santana.
However, the Star-Ledger from New Jersey writes that the Twins have yet to respond to either of Boston’s proposal.
…Update…3:47 pm…
The Twins and Red Sox are getting ‘closer’ to finalizing a trade for Santana, writes Peter Gammons at ESPN.com.





