Twins manager tells players not to worry about rumor mill

From time to time, Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said, he's been getting questions from players on his walks through the clubhouse around the time of the trade deadline, with anxious players asking him what he's heard about who's staying and who's going. Gardenhire's response is always the same: Don't worry about it. "It's flattering to hear your name being listed and named, that people want you," he said. "But really, you can't control it. Any time we talk about these things, that's what we talk about: You just have to play." As one of the few American League teams not in the wild-card race, the Twins could have a unique role heading up to the July 31 trade deadline. Outfielders Josh Willingham and Denard Span, starter Francisco Liriano and reliever Matt Capps could all be among those drawing interest. For some players, Gardenhire said, that could be a good thing; the Twins traded Jim Thome last summer, sendin...