Not sure how to embed tweets but Ken Rosenthal says the Twins are looking at Jaime Garcia. 

Sounds like there's some real steam on this. 

So this is a rent-a-player with an expiring contract. Can't believe he would warrant much in return.

Well, shouldn't have to give up much for half a season of that at least.

It's happening:

 

 

So this is a rent-a-player with an expiring contract. Can't believe he would warrant much in return.

 

Great minds!

So does this mean Bartolo is retiring? Or do they plan to move Gibson to the bullpen?

Why? This doesn't seem to make a lot of sense...

Gibson could get optioned back to AAA too, but I imagine Colon would be sent packing. They could cheat and use 6 starters for a few turns too, but it might be hard to justify, especially with 2 more off days this month.

I don't get this. Garcia isn't even close to 40 years old!

i like it, give it a whirl and doesn't mortgage future. Neshek now please

Garcia's recent peripherals remind me a bit of Santiago's, with fewer HR. Also in the NL, of course...

Gibson could get optioned back to AAA too, but I imagine Colon would be sent packing. They could cheat and use 6 starters for a few turns too, but it might be hard to justify, especially with 2 more off days this month.

Yes, almost impossible with the off days. Twins are more likely to skip someone than use 6.

Any idea what level of prospect will have to get sent to Atlanta for García? 

This would be a good trade, won't cost anything big prospect wise assuming the Twins take on the contract (they should!!!)

Any idea what level of prospect will have to get sent to Atlanta for García?

Nobody we will miss. Low ceiling type.

I like it, assuming he doesn't cost much (and he shouldn't).

 

He's been pretty meh overall the past few years. But "meh" is a big upgrade compared to our #4 and #5 starters.

Nobody we will miss. Low ceiling type.

Justin Haley would make all the sense in the world.

I'm not thrilled nor disappointed, but he could provide some consistent backend rotation stability and innings.

Colon for Garcia? That's trading a lot of potential. Just ask Falvey and Levine.

 

Colon for Garcia? That's trading a lot of potential. Just ask Falvey and Levine.

 

Whose colon?

Average fastball less than 91 and a 1.33 whip. Somebody else said it. Why? I guess he's an arm.

This is just fine, shouldn't cost much.  The long term worthwhile assets would cost far too much given how unlikely a playoff run actually is. 

Might as well give them Melo ... Falvine seems to have no plans for him.

LEN3 is tweeting that the Twins might get a 2nd player in the deal, so the prospect could be a bit higher than I was hoping. Ugh.

Good deal. He should be an upgrade compared to the AAAA darts they've been throwing out there in the #5 spot.

Justin Haley would make all the sense in the world.

Not necessarily for the Braves!

Paging Ben for his comments! Turn on the Ben signal!

Not necessarily for the Braves!

Why not? I think largely what Haley needs is a chance to get consistent work. That's hard to do with a team on the edge of contending. He might blossom, he might blow up. Seems to me the perfect comp for a 2 month rental of a mediocre starter.

LEN3 is tweeting that the Twins might get a 2nd player in the deal, so the prospect could be a bit higher than I was hoping. Ugh.

Motte is an expiring contract reliever, although he is on the DL but expected back soon.