Twins out of money...

LENIII: From talks with Twins officials over the last week or so, it doesn't look like they will sign any more free agents this offseason. The Twins' projected payroll is around $99 million for 2012. They have 24 non-roster invites. They are out of money and out of spots. A trade is always possible if the right deal came along. But, again, the Twins can't take on payroll unless they move payroll. And that seems unlikely. So those e-mails I've been getting about Matt Garza? Looks doubtful. Besides, the Cubs want a lot for Garza and the Twins might lack the prospect firepower Chicago wants, especially in pitching prospects. I learned all this last week while investigating a rumor about the Twins and reliever Dan Wheeler. I was told a move for him wasn't possible, then learned the reasons why. I'm very interested to see where Wheeler and some of the other free agent relievers wind up - and for how much. A few of them have to be nervous that they remai...