Orlando Cabrera No Help for Minnesota Twins

With just a couple of hours left at the trading deadline, Bill Smith struck a deal with A's GM Billy Beane to acquire shortstop Orlando Cabrera for, the 21-year-old shortstop prospect, Tyler Ladendorf.   Ladendorf was a high-ceiling, high-risk prospect with just over 300 professional plate appearances. Beane also paid cash to seal the deal.   It's unlikely Beane paid the Twins enough.   It needs to be understood that small market teams like the Twins rely on a strong farm system to replenish their supply of major league ready talent. Losing an athletic shortstop before his value and potential was really known hurts the Twins enormously.   This sort of deal needs to result in a clear and immediate advantage over current personnel so the Twins have a better chance to win the AL Division.   Unfortunately for Twins' fans, this move doesn't.   Orlando Cabrera has nearly identical offensive numbers to Brendan Harris, a .687 OPS compa...