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Even before they lost shortstop Cristian Guzman to the Washington franchise Tuesday, the Twins took the first step in an effort to prevent losing the entire left side of their infield, opening negotiations with free-agent third baseman Corey Koskie.The Twins made what Koskie said he hopes is a starting-point offer early in the week. He wouldn't reveal details of the offer, but it is believed to be a multiyear deal. He made $4.5 million in 2004, the final year of a four-year, $10.5 million package.