Postgame: Trade rumors and Alexi's leg

I was told yesterday that the Twins weren't looking to trade Denard Span - but the speculation won't go away.

Ken Rosenthal tweeted earlier today that the Twins and Nationals were discussing a trade involving Span and closer Drew Storen. Former GM Jim Bowden tweeted that ``working hard on multi-player deal involving Storen and Span and others."

I'll state again that the Twins are not looking to trade Span but the Nationals have identified him as a target. I was told tonight that the Nationals know it will take a very nice package of players for them to consider trading Span, who is a solid leadoff hitter, a solid citizen and has a very team-friendly contract through 2015.

The Twins think Ben Revere eventually will be a good leadoff hitter. But not this year, as his .294 on base percentage shows. The Twins, as of tonight, still think that can reach contender status in the A..L. Central race, but that would be hard to do without Span topping the lineup.

Don't rule out the Nationals looking at Revere or one of the Twins CF prospects in the minors, like Joe Benson and Aaron Hicks. Washington has had a scout on Class A Fort Myers recently.

SLOWEY TALK

Colorado is among teams that have expressed interest in righthander Kevin Slowey. The Twins definitely are looking to move Slowey, who's pitching at Class AAA Rochester.

Betancourt, 36, has a 4.28 ERA in 45 games Wigginton, 33, is batting .254 with 13 homers and 40 RBI. Wigginton would be a bat off the bench and has appeared at first, third and the corner outfield spots.

Betancourt is making $3.775 million and Wigginton $3.5 million this year. Both are scheduled to make $4 million in 2012. Taking on those salaries could be an issue.

The Rockies have other righthanded relievers who could help upgrade the Twins bullpen, like Matt Belisle (3.52 ERA), Matt Lindstrom (2.97) and Huston Street. They have long admired Street, who has 26 saves.

I have a feeling the next few days are going to be nutty. I was told the Twins are talking to a lot of teams. Joe C. and I will try to figure out what is true and what is b.s. and keep you updated.

CASILLA'S LEG

``I don't want to go on that list," he said.

Casilla pulled a muscle while legging out a double in the ninth inning on Wednesday. He said something was wrong as soon as he took off out of the batter's box.