Minnesota Twins Acquire Orlando Cabrera

Just a short while after the Detroit Tigers made a move to acquire Jarrod Washburn, the Minnesota Twins completed a deal in which they received Orlando Cabrera and cash considerations from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Tyler Ladendorf. Cabrera is no stranger to being traded. He was dealt to the Red Sox back in 2004 and went on to win a World Series as a part of that organization. Cabrera has won 2 gold gloves at shortstop. He won the NL Gold Glove Award back in 2001 and more recently won the AL Gold Glove in 2007. He is a .274 career hitter with 109 homers and 725 runs batted in. He has also stolen 195 bases in his career. He will no doubt provide some infield defense as well as a decent bat to the Twins roster.
Tyler Ladendorf is a 21 year old shortstop who has hit .322 with 4 homeruns, 21 runs batted in and 3 steals with an on base percentage of .403. He has the potential to be a five tool player. The unique blend of power, speed and defense make him a player to watch in the future.
The Twins are not a team that is known for making trades. However, they were being pressured by their players to make a deal that would make them a stronger team. The Twins players should be pleased to see that their organization did not let them down. While he's not one of the top names out there, Cabrera is a solid player that will contribute at the plate and in the field.