From the Strib:

The Twins spent late Tuesday and early Wednesday talking with the Texas Rangers about a deal for third baseman Hank Blalock during Major League Baseball's winter meetings.

The Twins would give up pitching in return, perhaps lefthander J.C. Romero, as part of a deal. The Twins are trying to hold on to righthander Kyle Lohse, so they might include righthander Scott Baker in the deal. There also are some indications that the deal could be expanded to include outfielder Kevin Mench and/or a third team.

The Twins also are believed to be discussing a three-way deal with Milwaukee and Toronto. The Twins likely would supply Milwaukee with pitching, the Brewers would send Lyle Overbay to Toronto and the Blue Jays would send the Twins a hitter, possibly Shea Hillenbrand.

The Baker/Lohse thing sounds a little fishy to Batgirl, but then again Batgirl is a vegetarian and has never liked fish.