Damonwillfryforthis

Something you know about i guess, Canadians don't drink urine but i always thought yankee fans tossed salads and drank urine, thanks for clearing that up, idiot

Hahaha, I guess for a guy from Texas, Canada does seem like the North Pole but I'm from Canada and it's the beer that keeps me here. Being a Bosox fan in Canada, all you get is hockey news and Jays news, the last I've heard of the Wells story is that the chances of him re-signing are slim because he wants to play with his bum buddy Michael Young. Expect both to sign in Texas next year and kiss passionatly at the press conference

Wells was interviewed during the Raptor game last night about the offer and he was humming and hahing about it. Doesn't sound like anything will get him to stay in Toronto and he even hinted at Texas when interviewed

I agree, I'm pretty sure he wants to play somewhere in Texas as he has been hinting for a while up here. He'll get more than that on the market next year especially if the trend of ridiculous contracts keeps up.

The BJ's have offered Vernon Wells a 7 year $126 million extension today. If he signs it, it'll be the 6th largest contract ever signed. Thoughts? http://tsn.ca/mlb/news_story/?ID=188250&hubname=

Crede and Garcia for Figgins and Santana. http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/angels/la-sp-angels28nov28,1,5477741.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-mlb-angels Not official but apparently close to being done. Thoughts???

Wells will either a) Sign a nice fat contract extention and parade centerfield for the BJ's for the half decade or so or Be traded to the Rangers (His home) like his wife wants to play with his best friend Micheal Young. These 2 came up together in the Blue Jay farm system and became very close, barring an ill advised Esteban Loaiza for Prospects (Micheal Young) trade made by the Jays in the past, Young would be the everyday SS for the Jays and everyone would be happy. Scenario B is the more likely of the 2

Sox Jays Yankees Rays O's i think the sox and jays will battle it out right until the last week of the year with the sox prevailing. The yankees pitching staff will suffer too many injuries and the offense won't be able to keep up all year, and Randy Johnson and Gary Sheffield will be served with lengthy suspensions for a steroid induced senseless beating of a New York cameraman after which Sheffield will blame the whole incident on Bonds.

Go to games, buy merchandise, cheer for them on tv that makes me a fan and i think the sold out crowds prove to the FO that they have a few loyal followers, forget the petition.

Hey all, I've posted a hand full of times but never took the time to introduce myself properly. I'm Brent from Winnipeg, Canada. Loved the Sox for years, and yes even throughout the Blue Jays bought World series years(though i wasnt peoples favorite guy around here). Great to be on here and looking forward to some great discussions!!!! BB

Giving up Marte for Crisp does seem like a lot based on Marte's potential, but remember how much "potential" guys like Rick Ankiel and Todd Van Poppel had? They pegged Van Poppel the next Nolan Ryan which didn't quite pan out. I think getting Crisp going into his peak years and with his stats gradualy getting better as each year passes is a good thing. Sure Marte could be the next Scott Rolen or he could be the next Eric Hinske, and he had all the "potential" after his rookie of the year award and now i wouldn't give that guy a bag of oranges a year to play for my team. Crisps hitting will only get better in Fenway and he is a more than capable CF. I'll go out on a limb and say that Crisp has a better year than Damon this year and he will be a staple in the Sox outfield for years and become a star in Boston. If you go by Marte's play last year in AAA and in winterball this year, he has a lot of catching up to do.

Is Gonzalez anymore of an upgrade over Cora? Neither are great hitters and I think Cora may be a little better defensively and cheaper. $5 mill a year for a double play ball waiting to happen isn't worth it, why sign Gonzalez when you have Cora or even Pedroia. I like the addition of Crisp to the outfield!!! Young, talented, quick and cheap are all good things and he could be a replacement for Trot if he leaves next year.

The thought of a 3,4,5 lineup like that does sound soooo good but not good enough to give away any blue chip prospects to accomplish it. We have a solid future ahead of us with Lester, Paps and Marte, those 3 are untouchable. If Baltimore wants to deal Tejada for something other than those guys along with Clement, then obviously you have to jump.

I'm starting to get tired of Manny being Manny. I think Manny should act like a man and not a baby

The Boston Herald reports that Baltimore is asking for Marte in addition to Manny and Clement and that talks have stalled because of it. It also states that Manny's request for his options to be picked up hasn't been the problem when in fact talks haven't really progressed all that much. Manny, Clement and cash for Tejada and Matos is more than enough IMO, when they start asking for Marte, Papelbon or Lester is when you hang up the phone with the Orioles and pick up the phone and call Manny and try, in some way, to work it out. Unless another team comes with an offer that blows the FO away, i think that Manny will stay put and the FO will concentrate more on acquiring Reed. Cora will make due at SS until the help from the farm is ready.

mlbtraderumors.com is reporting from a rock- solid source that Baltimore has called Kenny Williams with an offer to send Tejada to the White Sox for Jose Contreras, Juan Uribe, Ryan Sweeney and a top pitching prospect. Baltimore is going to make a decison either way by the end of the week concerning Tejada. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com

The way I see it, this offseason the Yankees haven't done anything that makes me believe they're going to be better than last year. With a pitching staff that farts dust and some one year wonder, unproven younger arms, i'm not sold on them. As much as i hate to say it, the Soxs lineup isn't looking like a contender. Baltimore stinks, Tampa is a waste, so that leaves the sudden money spending Blue Jays. I think the signing of B.J Ryan is neither here nor there but Glaus at third gives them the bat they've needed and Overbay is a definite improvement over the sickening Eric Hinske. The pitching staff includes arguably the best pitcher in the A.L in Halladay, Burnett as a solid #2, Chacin coming off a respectable rookie campaign, a good young arm in Towers and the .500 pitching of Lilly. I think if they rid themselves of Hinske and find a way to split time at third between Koskie and Glaus, with one DHing when not starting, this is a team that will be there until the end and will push for a wildcard if not the division.

Reed in CF is a good option, but our infield is a disaster waiting to happen. The FO need to make a big move to counter the Damon signing otherwise Red Sox nation will be questioning everything they do for the rest of the year, especially if Damon has a good year in New York. Talking to Cin and Balt has to be on the agenda and giving up Arroyo or Clement plus a mid to high grade prospect is a small price to pay to fill huge holes on the team with bonafide super start talent (I.E Tegada, Dunn, Griffey, Pena). AS of now, on paper, we third in the East behing the Yankees and Blue Jays.

Get Tejada by giving up Arroyo or Clements and some throw ins, and somehow pry Torii Hunter out of Minne. I know its a huge long shot but a guy can dream.

With holes at short and at center, who will the sox get to fill these gaping holes. With no real impact players left on the market, i feel a deal will have to be struck with someone. Any ideas?????

Betrayed, disgusted, angry are all words that describe my feelings on this. All I have to say is that new pinstriped Yankees jersey better relieve the guilt that traitor will feel for the next 3 years. He sold his soul to the devil (Steinbrenner) and he will suffer the consequences!!!!!