As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Twins manager Derek Shelton said his message to players remains simple: ignore the speculation and focus on winning baseball games. Shelton acknowledged that trade rumors become a major storyline every summer but stressed that much of the discussion is driven by outside speculation. Shelton said that history remains fresh in players’ minds. The Twins host the Kansas City Royals for a three-game series starting Tuesday night at Target Field. The MLB trade deadline is Monday, August 3rd at 5 p.m. C.T.