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- Updated: July 30, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS — Even after acquiring Triple-A left-hander Adalberto Mejia from the Giants for infielder Eduardo Nunez on Thursday, interim general manager Rob Antony said he’s still looking to add more pitching before Monday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline.
Nunez was the first domino to fall, getting dealt after Thursday’s 6-2 win over the Orioles. But the Twins have several other players who could be moved, such as catcher Kurt Suzuki and relievers Brandon Kintzler and Fernando Abad. Antony was happy to receive a near-Major League-ready pitcher in return for Nunez, but said he’s open to acquiring players farther from the big leagues if that’s the best return he can get.
“I’m not sure we’re satisfied or done with this,” Antony said. “We need to increase our pitching depth. I’m not overly particular. I’d like to be able to get some guys who are at the higher levels. But at the same time, if we have the opportunity to get …
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