Buzz: Twins Most Intrigued by Mets
According to Joe Christensen in the Star-Tribune, Twins officials believe Johan Santana will be traded before spring training.
The Twins ‘realize none of the packages 
will appease their fans,’ writes Christensen, who adds…
“It’s possible the Twins will trade Santana without landing one player who is universally recognized as a big help in 2008. Lately, the Twins have seemed most intrigued with the Mets’ offer…
“If the Red Sox and Yankees don’t improve their offers - and the Twins have reason to believe they won’t - Santana could wind up with the Mets…
“The Twins would make that deal and step into a public relations nightmare.”
…so, if i am reading this correctly, all that really stands between santana and Queens is Twins GM Bill Smith becoming comfortable with public-reaction to a deal with the Mets…
…the thing is, if you read how his team’s fans comment to articles in the Star-Tribune, or read fan blogs from Minnesota, it often reads as though they are quite in favor of what the Mets are rumored to be offering…
…for more on this exact notion, read my post from 
Tuesday, by clicking here, in which i wondered if this exact scenario would hold things up for the Mets…
If the Mets do not acquire Santana, and he goes to the Yankees instead…
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