It's looking like third base is this year's version of last year's left field, in which there are a whole lot of free agents out there and not as many teams needing help at the position. The Twins and Phillies, in particular, are both in need of an upgrade at the position, with the Phils having declined Pedro Feliz's option for next year.
The Twins presently have four guys on their roster- Nick Punto, Matt Tolbert, Brendan Harris, and Alexi Casilla- who would be utility infielders on a good team; as of now two of the four would be starting at second and third.
Adrian Beltre to Philly and Garret Atkins to the Twins are my best guesses. Although it wouldn't surprise me if Pedro Feliz jumps to the Twins and the Phillies surprise everyone by trading for an even better player.
Posted by Stephen Silver at November 9, 2009 04:57 PM