Jayson Stark’s note that the Twins have been calling around, looking for a taker for Boof Bonser makes sense, considering the roster dilemma I explained in my last post. We have not heard anything about Rich Aurilia, however. Frankly, I’d be surprised if that happened.

Updates to come…

Update (3:48 p.m.): Michael Cuddyer has stepped into the batting cage on the field for early batting practice. This is a significant development.

Heard in the clubhouse yesterday that Cuddyer might try to get out on a rehab assignment by Friday with an eye toward returning to the Twins during next week’s road trip.

I didn’t think that was possible, but he is out there swinging now with decent authority.

Update (3:55 p.m.): The Tigers traded Pudge to the Yankees for RHP Kyle Farnsworth. The path to LaTroy Hawkins just got easier for the Twins.

White Sox (59-46)

1. Orlando Cabrera, SS

2. A.J. Pierzynski, C

3. Carlos Quentin, LF

4. Jermaine Dye, RF

5. Jim Thome, DH

6. Paul Konerko, 1B

7. Nick Swisher, CF

8. Alexei Ramirez, 2B

9. Josh Fields, 3B

Starting pitcher: RH Gavin Floyd

Twins (59-47)

1. Denard Span, RF

2. Nick Punto, 2B

3. Joe Mauer, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Jason Kubel, DH

6. Delmon Young, LF

7. Brian Buscher, 3B

8. Brendan Harris, SS

9. Carlos Gomez, CF

Starting pitcher: RH Livan Hernandez

Metrodome. First pitch: 7:10 p.m.

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