The Casey Blake free agent sweepstakes is sounding like a two-horse race: Twins and Dodgers. “We’re certainly not that far apart with either club,” Blake’s agent, Jim McDowell, said Tuesday. The Twins view Blake, 35, as an upgrade at third base, and they value his versatility. He can play left field, right field, first base and even played some second base for the Dodgers in the playoffs. Blake, who has had two previous stints with the Twins, batted .274 with 21 home runs and 81 RBI this year with the Indians and Dodgers. — Star Tribune