Tampa Bay 3B Evan Longoria was named American League rookie of the year today. White Sox 2B Alexei Ramirez finished second in the voting, and Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury finished third.

Among those receiving votes, Twins RF Denard Span received three and Twins RHP Nick Blackburn received one.

Cubs C Geovany Soto won NL rookie honors.

Also, several sites are reporting the Rockies and A’s are close to a deal that would send LF Matt Holliday to Oakland. Ken Rosenthal mentions OF Carlos Gonzalez, RHP Huston Street and LHP Greg Smith as Oakland players the teams discussed this weekend.

The Holliday deal could clear the way for Colorado to deal 3B Garrett Atkins, and the Rockies have spoken to the Twins. Before you get too excited about those prospects, you should read today’s post from Aaron Gleeman:

However, once you wipe away perceptions, reputations, and name recognition there simply isn’t that much difference in performance between Atkins and Buscher-Harris.

Note: Add infielder Howie Clark (AAA) to the list of Twins’ minor-league free agents.

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