the deal would have helped the Sox free up Cash.
However....if they had taken back Piazza.... great trade, would help out your chances of winning mroe than 90 games, certainly
ill give u RJ is a GREAT pitcher, but remember what happened last time pavano pitched against boston, o yea, let me remember, 14 runs IN THE FIRST INNING.
Pavano is a much more experienced pitcher now. (That start actually turned his 2003 season around)