Twins land Hardy in exchange for Gomez

November 6, 2009

According to Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel, the Minnesota Twins have acquired JJ Hardy from the Brewers in exchange for center fielder Carlos Gomez.

We have been discussing possible trades Minnesota would negotiate for Hardy here at Twins Digest and all were with the expectation that the Brewers would be looking at pitching. Having mentally prepared to deal Swarzak, Perkins, and or Duensing to the Brewers for Hardy late in the off-season, this trade was a big surprise.

Carlos Gomez

Carlos Gomez

The trade comes so soon and will help answer some burning questions most fans had about next season. Hardy being traded to the Twins means the Twins will not have to worry about re-signing Orlando Cabrera this off-season. It also will solidify the outfield with Delmon Young in left, Denard Span in center and Michael Cuddyer in right. Kubel can play left or right if needed.

2009 off season has already started with a BANG! This is a great trade in our opinion and we wish our young Carlos Gomez the best of luck in Millwaukee.

Written by Alba Andrew · Filed Under News, Transactions 

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One Response to “Twins land Hardy in exchange for Gomez”

  1. donnie01 on November 7th, 2009 10:10 am

    This trade was a no-brainer for the Twins. Cabrera would have been WAY to expensive for their payroll. You have to take into account they are financially tied to Joe Nathan, Justin Morneau, Michael Cuddyer oh, and NIck Punto. Nick Punto? Anywho, they are going to have to spend some jing on a hitting third baseman and pony up anywhere from 16-20 million a year for Joe Mauer. I find it interesting that you dont hear anything about contract talks with Joe. That is because he has a wicked smart agent who is waiting for Joe to win the MVP. In the opinion of this 35 year Twins fan, 20 million will be worth every cent.
    Getting back to the off season, dont get to attached to some of the players on last years Central Division winning team. I would be prepared to say sayonara to Glen Perkins, Brendan Harris, Alexi Casilla, Joe Crede, Anthony Swarzak and, if we are all lucky, Francisco Liriano. I think the only two I dont want to see go are Swarzak and Crede. If Crede could sign an incentive laiden contract he would be worth bringing back. Stay tuned because its going to be a hell of a ride until late February!

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