Rosenthal: Twins still looking to ship Nathan, Santana

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The Twins, according to one industry source, are close to acquiring a center fielder, but not necessarily the Red Sox’s Coco Crisp, who also is being targeted by another unidentified club. Crisp, 28, is affordable at $4.75 million next season and $5.75 million in 2009, but the Twins might prefer someone younger.

Meanwhile, the Yankees could trade Melky Cabrera even if they do not include him in a deal for Santana. Several clubs are showing interest in Cabrera, including — presumably — the Braves, who tried to acquire him last off-season. If the Yankees trade Cabrera, they will move Johnny Damon back to center.

Right-hander Matt Garza remains the young pitcher the Twins are most likely to move, and the team also could deal right-hander Boof Bonser. A Garza-for-Adam Jones exchange with the Mariners could make sense, but the M’s would be more likely to dangle Jones along with right-hander Brandon Morrow in a package for Santana.