Will Jim Thome Re-sign with Minnesota Twins?

Just about every Minnesota Twins fan has been paying close attention to whether Jim Thome will re-sign with the team or move along to another team. Fans are hoping and crossing their fingers that Jim Thome returns to the Minnesota Twins. Not a whole lot has been made about where he might possibly go, but it has worried most fans. The free agency period has upgraded some teams with Cliff Lee headed back to Philly, Zach Greinke to the Brewers, and Adam Dunn to the White Sox. The Minnesota Twins are hoping their upgrade may come in the form or re-signing their powerful designated hitter, Mr. Jim Thome.

Free Agent Splash?

The Free Agency Period has officially begun for Major League Baseball. High sought after free agents include Cliff Lee, Derek Jeter, Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Jason Werth, and Derek Lee. Are the Minnesota Twins expected to make a move on any of these players. Probably not and for right reasons. Keep an eye on where these players end up because all of them can still perform at a high level. Also, rumors around the league are saying that the Twins might make a move for Kansas City Royals pitcher Zach Greinke. It'd probably be a stretch, but something to pay attention to.

Minnesota Twins Interested in Seattle Mariner's Cliff Lee

It has been reported over the past few weeks that the Minnesota Twins have been interested in Seattle Pitcher Cliff Lee. Lee has been one of the best pitchers in the MLB over the last few seasons, winning a Cy Young Award in 2008 with the Cleveland Indians. After losing 3 of 4 to the Tampa Bay Rays and pitchers Scott Baker, Nick Blackburn, and Kevin Slowey having inconsistent starts, the talks have reportedly intensified. The Twins have prospect Wilson Ramos, a coveted catcher who the Mariners could use. If a deal occurs, it will most likely involve Wilson Ramos and at least another solid prospect in the Minnesota Twins organization. Lee would provide the Twins with a true ace and a pitcher who does not pitch for contact. He has 4 complete games in his last 6 starts with a 8-3 record and 2.34 ERA. The Twins will have to decide if they feel Lee is worth being a 3 to 4 month player that could elevate them to the next level for giving up at least 2 quality prospects. If the Twins acquire Lee, it would be hard to resign him since the Twins have invested All-Star money into Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau.

5 Game Win Streak Ends, Blackburn Loses

Nick Blackburn, who was 5-0 in May, was probably sad to see the calendar flip to June and it showed Tuesday night. Blackburn lasted only 3 2/3 innings and allowed five runs in what was his shortest outing since September 11, 2009. After Morneau tied the game at one a piece with a home run in the 3rd inning, it was all Mariners. The Twins are in serious danger of losing the next two games to the Mariners considering they must now face the two-headed monster of Felix Hernandiz and Cliff Lee to end the series. Cliff Lee has already won a Cy Young and Hernandez has that kind of talent. It will be interesting to see how the Twins fair against these dominant pitchers.