The Minnesota Twins are hoping to sign free agent
left-hander Joe Saunders to a one-year contract, and they are currently waiting
to hear back from the veteran’s agent, according to Darren Wolfson of 1500
ESPN.
A team source said on Friday the Twins are waiting to hear
back from left-hander Joe Saunders' agent, Greg Genske.
Wolfson notes that if Saunders wants to be a Twin, he can
be. Minnesota continues to target Saunders on a one-year contract, but they may
be willing to push the offer to two years. However, Saunders is reportedly
seeking a three-year commitment this winter.
While general manager Terry Ryan wouldn’t specifically
comment on Saunders, he did say that whether or not Minnesota adds a starter
this winter will be determined by free agent’s interest in the Twins. Ryan
added that the Twins do have the payroll flexibility to add another arm.
Saunders spent the 2012 season with the Arizona Diamondbacks
and Baltimore Orioles. Over...
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