if he wants to close, he has nowhere else to go. Boras want him in Boston and Gagne probably would like to pitch here. Now if we could just get Boras to get Matsuzaka to Boston...
i dont get why they would move Soriano for a guy who is not better than a 4th starter in the rotation, but wont move Putz and a prospect for a HOF OF??
Manny=35 years old, injury problems, awful fielder with no range or speed and doesnt like boston
Jones=30 years old, best defensive CF in baseball, power hitter with 45 HR+ potential, durable
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/Manny-being-a-Mariner%3F?urn=mlb,16985
Id rather Putz and Beltre/Sexon. I dont think we really need Jones
I actually think that Putz and Sexson for Manny might be a good trade for both sides. Best deal the Sox would get and the Mariners can have Manny DH with an OF of Ibanez/Ichiro/Guillen and put Broussard at 1B
TO ATL: Penny, Crisp, Delcarmen
TO BOS: A. Jones, Broxton, Loney
TO LA: Manny
maybe that makes more sense, but i dont think LA would be that interested in taking Betemit back
I agree, its shaping up to be a very intense AL East race this year, unlike last year.
The Sox should sign Gagne by tomorow, then put all their attention into signing Matsuzaka.