The Twins added an impact player at the trade deadline when they added centerfielder Denard Span. The young Span is under contract with the Twins through 2014 with an option for 2015. Span is expected to meet the team in Anaheim in time to bat leadoff and play center field in Tuesday's game.

The Twins gave up a dominant but expensive middle reliever and a light-hitting, speedy outfielder to obtain Span. They may have given up more, as well, but none of those details have been confirmed and may never be. They also optioned Luke Hughes to Rochester to make room on the 25-man roster for Span. This also will take pressure off young Ben Revere, who has had exciting moments displaying his speed and defensive range, but he has had trouble reaching base consistently and teams have been taking advantage of his weak arm in center field. Span, on the other hand, had a career .366 on-base average and has an average arm for a center fielder. The two players could make an exciting pair in the outfield if Revere starts to take playing time away from left fielder Delmon Young, who has yet to come close to his breakout 2010 season.

The Twins failed to add any other help at the trade deadline but are rumored to be working on bringing in an impact left-handed bat for the middle of the lineup in August.

Of course, none of this means anything if they're non-Baker starters keep pitching like crap. Now if only the Twins could find a starting pitcher just entering his prime that throws strikes and has a good K rate. He doesn't even need to have an out pitch.