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Monday, July 11, 2005

Twins pick up a Boone

The Twins traded for Bret Boone today, for a PTBNL. The Mariners are picking up at least some of the cost of the Twins' contract. The Twins were looking for a one-year solution at 2B, so I suppose he could fit in. Of course, he stinks now (and has for all but a couple seasons), which could hinder the Twins a bit, but they are obviously trying to make a run at the playoffs by shoring up their weaknesses. And depending on the amount of salary that they have to pay and the player they give up, they could really be giving up very little.

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I would imagine the M's are paying virtually the entire contract, which they were going to have to do anyway if they were forced to release him.

posted by Blogger Richard @ 6:41 PM
Agreed.

posted by Blogger Unknown @ 7:20 PM
The Mariners are paying the entire contract minus what the Twins HAVE to pay him. The Twins are paying him the veteran minimum prorated until the end of the season, about 150K. Also, Bret Boone is pretty much useless.

posted by Anonymous Anonymous @ 9:58 AM