The Minnesota Twins' plan to improve their rotation includes making a run at free agent Bronson Arroyo.

According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Twins have had talks with Arroyo's agent and are examining Arroyo's medical records before enteringnegotiations. There shouldn't be much drama about Arroyo's health; the 36-year-old is one of the most durable pitchers in today's game, having made at least 32 starts in each of the past nine straight seasons.

Money, then, will be the issue. Arroyo declined the Cincinnati Reds' one-year qualifying offer of $14.1 million in anticipation of getting a longer, richer deal. The Reds will not receive a compensatory draft pick if Arroyo signs with another team.

The Pioneer Press reported that the Twins have also expressed interest in free agents Ricky Nolasco, Jason Vargas and Phil Hughes.