Caustiously Optimistic

As the market collapsed on free agents, most available players found themselves settling for much less than they initially demanded. After months of attempting to secure a contract with a guaranteed base salary of $7 million, the Twins and Joe Crede have agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.5 million (plus incentives worth up to $7 million). The Twins proved that in today's economy that if you hold out long enough, the cream may sink to the bottom.