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There wasnt actually a surplus or even handful of decent free agent center fielders when johnny signed with the yankees. And anyways, Lofton had already signed with the Dodgers by that time. ------------------------------------------------------------ What should be evident is the fact the Sox would become the laughing stock again if a trade for a center fielder falls through. I bet anything we start seeing the "no center fielder" article rants about the red sox again.

Whoa who said anything about Timlin? Yes lets trade our most relief pitcher of last season, IMO the only 05 opening day relief pitcher who was actually productive. He's been a workhorse for Boston and will be again for whats looking like his final season in the majors, 4th with the Red Sox.

The Guardians wouldnt accept a trade for Coco not involving Marte. Just what I would like to see, if Marte, Shoppach and my boy Manny D are included Boston- Coco Crisp, David Riske, Adam Miller Cleveland- Andy Marte, Manny DelCarmen, Kelly Shoppach

True. But Matos for Graffanino should be tried for even with the Coco Crisp trade in place. Graff would get more playing time than he would in Boston and Mats would be a solid 4th outfielder

I came upon this scouting report of another minlor league catcher of the Red Sox's. If he continues his play of game, could have a shot of one day taking over the regular starting job from Varitek down the road.

Then guess what...they are back in panic mode again, and in comes teams asking for a lot.

Riske is a stiff? thats just "talking" before knowing his stats

The deal still could be done with Matos serving as the 4th outfielder/platton partner with Trot.

the deal is not off, its just being held up. This raises my concerns of having Mota on the Red Sox roster.

It could be announced as early as today. Maybe we'll actually be able to see a press conference with players getting their jerseys now that we have Theo back, jeez cmon there hasnt even been one for Beckett yet. Boston Herald

courtesy of Rotoworld

somehow I think this was coming, I wonder how Mets fans will be if this comes official. All I can remember is the showdown of Piazza and Clemens.

Its not about the injuries, its three words: Olympic Drug Testing

opinions not backed up by stats. If he doesnt have great range anywhere, I guess thats why he's just made 68 errors in 707 games

Exactly, when it comes to writing bogus article rants on the Red Sox. He is the spin master.

Lowell could in be contention for a comeback award if he were to have a season like that

Exactly, IMO if Damon were to to sign with say the Orioles, he wouldve gotten this big standing ovation at Fenway Park. No offense but when much loved players of ours go to Babe Ruth's house and switch sides, its a stab in the back to us. You guys just dont realize how it actually feels because no loved Yankee players have switched sides anytime recently.

It'll be interesting to see how Damon does his first season, afterall his stats more or less suck at Yankee Stadium to say the least. And he will also have to cover more ground

Repeat post: How many times do I have to say this? If its easy as Mota for Michaels straight up, the Red Sox & Theo would have gunned for that already. The Phillies arent asking as muich from the Guardians then they would with the Red Sox. There's a difference in dealing with a team whose calm & collected, and another team who is in panic mode trying to fill holes before spring training.

Rosenthal, little prick. Sorry my launguage, but he always seems to roll out these articles that are targeted at the Sox. Just adit already that you got tisses and lotion by the yankees symbol already. .

well as i had said

How many times do I have to say this? If its easy as Mota for Michaels straight up, the Red Sox & Theo would have gunned for that already. The Phillies arent asking as muich from the Guardians then they would with the Red Sox. There's a difference in dealing with a team whose calm & collected, and another team who is in panic mode trying to fill holes before spring training. The deal is set to be announced in the next several days most likely, so saying things like "I hope Cleveland pulls the deal off the table" or "I hope this falls apart" is just wishful thinking. I wager $20 if the Cleveland trade falls through, Theo then calls up the Phillies. Theo- "Hi is Michaels available?" Pat Gillick- "Sure throw in Lester with Mota, and you got yourself a deal"

See now Im happy for the Mota/Riske swap. There's really no questions about that Riske has less question marks revolving around him than Mota. Proven himself in the AL, and that career 3.55 ERA, 0.95 walks plus hits per nine innings .203 batting avg righties, .213 batting avg vs lefties speaks volume. Our bullpen is strengthened even more. People can say what they want about Coco, but Im happy to see him coming to Boston. Sorry to the Crisp haters, but thats how baseball business goes. He is primed to be here 4 or more seasons, so gotta get used to him one way or another. And I still doubt Boston wouldve been able to do a straight up Mota for Michaels swap, Theo wouldnt be that stupid to pass it up. The Phillies wouldve clearly asked for more in return with Boston's state of mind. How dare Theo get Coco Crisp! Yeah it sucks that we have a center fielder now, a lead off hitter now. A center fielder capable of horrid stats such as 100+ Runs scored, .315+ avg, .355+ OBP, 20 or more HRs, can steal 20 bases and has a better thorwing arm than Damon, and is just 26. Cmon lets lead a revolt to Fenway Park for Theo's head!!

Wow you agree with him letting Roger walk, thats the first Red Sox fan Ive heard that from