January 29, 2008 -- Teams involved in the Johan Santana sweepstakes confirm the Twins have intensified their efforts in the past 48 hours to generate the best offers from the main suitors - and indications are, this has come down to the Mets New York Mets and the Red Sox for arguably the majors' best starter.
The Yankees New York Yankees have been kept apprised by Minnesota officials of where matters stand but continue to indicate they are following the wishes of Hal Steinbrenner and GM Brian Cashman to protect their prospects and shun this deal.
There was a strong sense around the majors that the Twins want to complete a trade before spring training.
"The Twins are sending out signals they are getting down the tracks with [a suitor]," one AL official said.
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