Terry Ryan is looking to make some deals, and has a commodity that's in demand.

Will they add offense through a trade?

Probably.

The Twins have a surplus of pitching, something most teams still need.

But Ryan's answer regarding Konerko suggested the Twins are trying to avoid taking on big contracts.

That would be a strike against Jim Thome or Carlos Delgado, even though their respective teams, Philadelphia and Florida, are looking to dump their salaries.

Still, even with Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau in the lineup, Ryan did not sound opposed to adding another lefthanded hitter.

"It doesn't matter if they're lefthanded or righthanded," Ryan said. "It doesn't matter if it's for the top of the order, or the middle or the bottom. If we can find some people who can swing the bat, that would be our objective."