LA Angels/Minnesota Twins Trade

[Angels GM (Chase)]

Angels Trade
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SP Joe Blanton

Twins Trade
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their:
8th round pick in 2013 amateur draft

Angels made this trade to clear roster space and cut salary. We had considered not adding Blanton to the roster(because off salary compared with productivity) but instead managed to get a pick for him that will add more depth to the farm system we are rebuilding from the depleted state it was in when we took over.


Twins gain $6,500,000 to the payroll

[Twins GM (Brian)]

Minnesota accepts. Twins think Blanton is better (albeit slightly) than his current numbers show. Blanton's contract fits into our plan -- especially an option that can be declined for 2015 if this is the new normal. For an 8th round pick, it's worth the gamble and money to pick up a back end starter with #3-4 potential.

*Edit*
Blanton placed on 25-man active roster