Twins pick up SS Cabrera from Athletics
July 31, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS (AP)—Shortstop Orlando Cabrera(notes) has been traded from the OaklandAthletics to the Minnesota Twins.
The Twins sent minor league infielder Tyler Ladendorf to the A’s for Cabreraand cash. Friday’s deal came a few hours before baseball’s non-waiver tradedeadline.
Minnesota entered the day two games behind Detroit in the AL Central. TheTwins need more production up the middle, with Nick Punto(notes) and Alexi Casilla(notes)struggling to hit this season.
Leading Twins players have also recently expressed their desire to see theteam make a move to upgrade the roster. The Twins have traditionally been quietat the deadline.
Cabrera was batting .280 with four homers, 41 RBIs and 11 steals forOakland. He was expected to be at the Metrodome for Saturday’s game against theAngels.
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