Actually they've both stated on numerous ocasions that they are very good freinds, it's nearly common knowledge; and if I do recall right one of Ortiz's better quotes was, "We called Miguel back home the autobus (pronounce owtoo buss) you get on base and he will pick you up." I am ALL for this trade, it's not going to make Baltimore anymore dangerous because they need pitching. Manny wants out.
Sure he'll hit less Hr's but he would hit better for average, just as many RBI's, have a great glove at SS, he plays 162 games a year every year.
Let's put it this way the guy was the league MVP two or three years ago, how many MVP's has Manny won?
I would give up Manny + Clement for Tejada.