masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Twins have denied the Orioles permission to interview Mike Radcliff for the position of president of baseball operations, according to an industry source.

According to the same source, the Twins denied permission because of internal reorganization and promotions that could be in the works.

Radcliff currently serves as vice president for player personnel for the Twins, but his title may now change.

The Orioles will interview former Expos and Red Sox general manager Dan Duquette later…The Twins have denied the Orioles permission to interview Mike Radcliff for the position of president of baseball operations, according to an industry source.

According to the same source, the Twins denied permission because of internal reorganization and promotions that could be in the works.

Radcliff currently serves as vice president for player personnel for the Twins, but his title may now change.

The Orioles will interview former Expos and Red Sox general manager Dan Duquette later today. They are also trying to schedule meetings with Yankees scouting director Damon Oppenheimer and Red Sox vice president of player personnel and pro scouting Allard Baird.

Duquette is the sixth candidate to interview for the job vacated by Andy MacPhail.