Pohlad check the couch for some extra change.

[colonel42]

I found this out on the web and thought it was interesting. Latest rumors floating around.

Put Alfonso Soriano on the Twins' roster and their chances to win the wild card and perhaps the AL Central not only rise, but so do their chances of winning the World Series. Pohlad is one of our country's richest men, with Forbes listing his worth at $2.8 billion. Amazingly, his team receives a revenue-sharing check courtesy of big-market clubs including the Mets and Yankees. Nevertheless, the Twins have a bottom-third payroll nearly identical to that of the Nationals, who are looking to move Soriano. It is time for Pohlad to honor the tremendous work done by Terry Ryan by encouraging his GM to get Soriano, even if it means scrounging up the loose million or two caught in his sofa. One talent evaluator said the Twins have about 15-18 appetizing prospects. ... One admiring GM added, "They are prospect heavy and 95 percent of that is on the pitching side, which trades very well." A short list of those arms includes Scott Baker and Pat Neshek, who are in the majors, and Matt Garza, Glen Perkins, Kevin Slowey and Boof Bonser, all of whom are at Double-A or Triple-A - in other words, the kind of near ready arms Washington wants.

Twins will win today also!!!! Let's hope anyway!!! Days are so much better at work when the Twins can put smiles on all of our faces the night before. Especially against the White Sox. Bring on the Tiger your next!!!!!!!!

[Down to Earth]

You must be listening to KFAN as well, I just updated the Soriano thread with the same piece from Fox. I say the only one untouchable on the list is Garza. Other than him, I say put a package together and make a deal.

[Caesarfishinguytoo]

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I say the only one untouchable on the list is Garza. Other than him, I say put a package together and make a deal.

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I AGREE 100% - lets get this move done!!!!

[colonel42]

Down to Earth

No KFAN up here. One of the only things I miss about the Metro. Well being close to the Dome and the Target center on game day are right up there too. Mr. Pohlad could be really nice to all of his Twins fan group and go through with the Alfonso Soriano trade and also complete our pitching staff with Berry Zito. Wow what a dream it would be. They are playing so awesome right now I know in the Owners mind he is thinking why change it if it is working but it sure would make it better. Heck instead of winning 33 of the last 41 games let try and make it even better in the next 62 games and forget about the Wild card lets start thinking regaining the division title and more. Hey Haa!!!! GO TWINKIES

[34inwalleye]

colonel42,

You can listen to kfan online. They are on a bunch of stations in the north country...

Its not so much about the money. Its more about giving up the prospects. Hopefully something will happen. Soriano would make a huge impact on our line up. I'm all for it.

[TNFL]

That is so true, not only are prospects promising, but they are cheap. Just remember the Twins were in the soriano mix last year, but wouldn't give up a AAA guy named liriano. hmmm.

[colonel42]

34" I realize I can get KFAN on line but don't get the oppertunity to sit and listen beside then I wouldn't have time to play here on this great forum. I want the Twin to have a second inning like the Angels had today BIG'OL 10 spot. Sit down Buehrle and ice your sore wing maybe put a sock on it or in it your choice. GO TWIN!!!!!

[PierBridge]

I doubt the best business model "Twins" in baseball is going to change anytime soon....

Soriano and Lee are certainly not walking through the Twins locker room anytime soon........wishful thinking.

I'd be happy with a marginal pitcher signing.

[blue_healer_guy]

Pohlad is the only thing I dispise about this club. Not saying we need a Stienbriener, but if you look at the last 4 years, we are always 1 player away from a possible WS.

[harvey lee]

He always seems to be a player or two away is correct.Now that he is getting a new stadium I thought that just maybe he would shell out a little extra and pull in a bigger name or two.I guess its the same ol thing,what do you have for me and no Im not going to spend any more.Just maybe his pockets are empty.

[Dahitman44]

Ol' Smilin' Carl is still smiling.

[Willy]

You can't just sign people in the middle of the season. At least not ones that are any good.

To get any big name or big money guys right now, we would have had to trade for them.

This offseason is when we will see if old Carl will open up the wallet a little bit. He didn't know we were getting a stadium until just a few months ago.