Minnesota’s interest in Wilson makes sense if the Twins feel as if they will be unable to sign infielder Nick Punto. Signing Punto remains a priority for Minnesota, but the club’s fall back option would be to land a defensive-minded shortstop if Punto signs elsewhere. Wilson would certainly fill that need.

here is the link to the post:

http://hotstove.mlblogs.com/archives/2008/12/the_latest_on_jack_wilson.html

I agree with you. Just because the Twins management says something it sure as heck doesn’t make it right. In fact if Bill Smith says something I am going to tend to think the opposite… his track record hasn’t given him that kind of credibility or respect.

That being said, signing Adam Everett is a mistake. 1) he never could hit even when he was at his best. 2) he is another year older with a laundry list of medical issues that are precursors for even more injuries in the future 3) Detroit hasn’t made many good moves in a while, track record is everything.

you forgot about Juan Pierre…. and trading for Manny was almost free