July 28
St. Paul Pioneer Press
columnist Charley Walters
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It's starting to appear the Twins won't make a deal before Saturday's trade deadline. But all things considered, maybe that's all right. The Twins have endured J.J. Hardy, Orlando Hudson and Justin Morneau missing time with injuries, and with Joe Mauer and three starting pitchers underperforming. Yet they trail the Chicago White Sox by just one game in the AL Central Division. Players generally play as well as their histories. That should mean a resurgence by Mauer and starting pitchers Scott Baker, Kevin Slowey and Nick Blackburn. Hardy is back. Morneau is expected back before long. Hudson will be back. The Twins tried hard to trade with Seattle for Cliff Lee but weren't willing to give"