Tracy Ringolsby, of the Rocky Mountain News, reported that the Twins and Rockies had discussions about third baseman Garrett Atkins during this week’s general managers meetings.

On Thursday, Ringolsby added this nugget:

An intriguing name to watch in any Rockies talks about sending third baseman Garrett Atkins to Minnesota is outfielder Michael Cuddyer, who missed 2 1/2 months last season with a strained tendon in his left index finger and has fallen into a backup role because of the emergence of young Twins outfielders.

The Rockies are looking to add a quality starter in the offseason, and the Twins could offer the likes of Nick Blackburn or Kevin Slowey. But the Rockies would also like to add a right-handed, run-producing hitter in a multiple-player package, which is where Cuddyer, a strong clubhouse presence, would fit.

From what I can gather, the talks were preliminary, but it makes sense for the Rockies to search for a righthanded hitter in these talks, especially since they are strongly considering moving Matt Holliday. Stay tuned.

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