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- Updated: July 30, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS — Having already been dealt in-season twice in his career, Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki said the best course of action is not to think about the trade rumors surrounding him leading up to Monday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline.
Suzuki, who has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball dating back to early June, remains Minnesota’s top trade chip, especially considering interim general manager Rob Antony said he isn’t actively looking to move right-hander Ervin Santana. Other trade candidates include starting pitchers Ricky Nolasco and Tommy Milone, and relievers Brandon Kintzler and Fernando Abad, but Suzuki would bring back the biggest return.
Suzuki, 32, has a $6 million option for next year that vests with 485 plate appearances, but he’s on pace for roughly 390 plate appearances, so he’s expected to be a free agent after the season. It gives Minnesota more of a reason to deal the catcher, who is hitting .288/.327/.441 with six homers, 15 doubles and 35 RBIs in 70 games entering Saturday.
“It is what it is, you can’t control it,” Suzuki said. “You have to …
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