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Apparently, the Red Sox are working on a deal to get him. They are willing to give up their C prospect, Kelly Shoppach for him which would work perfectly for the Mariners.

QUOTE(Adam G @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 08:48 AM) I find it a little bit ironic that Manny wants to be traded because of the lack of off the field privacy in Boston, so he's going to New York. He's probably more open going to New York since he's from there.

Well that's a problem. KW must go on without Ozzie if he thinks that this team can't be improve. This team could improve in all areas if you ask me.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 10:15 PM) I don't understand why it HAS to be a three-month rental. I'd say there's a fair chance at having him sign an extension, especially if the team is competitive and he likes it here. I agree. Just because someone isn't signed through next year, doesn't make it a 3 month rental. You can't make that judgement until the end of the season.

HELL f***ING YEAH AWWW POO' LIDDLE OREOS...YOU JUST GOT DUNKED IN MILK BISHES!!!

Red Sox, Mets, and TB have agreed to a 12pm deadline Saturday to hammer out a deal.

QUOTE(Soxpranos @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 08:31 PM) All they seem to be offered is Cameron and Huff. Send Rowand and someone else and get this guy here. Sounds like a plan. Git R Dun.

QUOTE(SoxFan562004 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 08:28 PM) Not trying to be a dick here, I don't have any links, but I know Manny hates playing DH, he has b****ed about it many times. That's the only reason Red Sox play him out there is he creates a huge fuss if he DHs Oh, I'm not either, but I've never heard that he hates DHing or anything like that. I'll have to take your word for it. I always thought that Boston used Ortiz as the DH because he was worse as a fielder at 1B than Manny was at OF.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 08:25 PM) 1 - Are the Sox going to take on a contract on that size right now? 2 - Would Manny agree to be a DH? 3 - Why would Boston trade him to what looks to be their main rival for a world series spot in the AL? 1-With JR you never know. He wants that World Series Ring, BADLY! 2-I would think so or at least partial DH. People say he refused to DH. I never heard of that so I can't comment on it. 3-For pitching or prospects to turn around and trade to possibly Florida for AJ Burnett.

QUOTE(SoxFan562004 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 08:24 PM) I think Manny will only play in the OF, he hates the DH spot. That's the problem with Manny, he's a head case. If he's forced to DH he sulks and is horrible in the lockerroom, something KW won't let happen Never heard of him complaining about being put in the DH spot. Also, you guys act like he's a cancer. Can any of you name anyone on the Red Sox who hates him or even dislikes him player wise? He seems he would fit in with Ozzie.

First off, it wouldn't cost as much as you guys think considering we'd be taking on his contract. I don't know why people don't grasp that concept. Secondly, I didn't know it was a rule that Manny would have to play OF when there is a DH spot available. At last, Kenny wouldn't inquire if it wasn't possible. It's too close to the deadline to inquire about things that are very close to impossible.

Cmon White Sox. Pull through dangit. Trade them BMac and Gio if need be.

QUOTE(TheBlackSox8 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 08:02 PM) lol....yeah i've just seen the rumor of the Mets/Bosox......I don't like our chances now..... If that deal really goes down, the White Sox are screwed. Especially if it's true that the Red Sox will inquire about Ken Griffey if the deal does go down. We'd certainly have to get Wagner, maybe Burnett and Guardado as well.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 08:01 PM) McCarthy in Philadelphia would have no chance. With his past 3 starts, let's hope they don't think that.

QUOTE(TheBlackSox8 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 07:51 PM) I think the Huff/Baez deal fills the Sox's needs as of now...with thomas out, they need another bat....and we need a bullpen arm more than a sp... Too bad those two might be getting dealt to the Mets/BoSox. If we were to get them, we'd have to overpay unless that deal falls through.

QUOTE(Frank the Tank 35 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 07:46 PM) It sure seems like the BoSox would be giving up A LOT of talent. I mean they're already ditching Manny. There are not that many good free agents they could buy during the offseason, and they're gonna have to give a big payday to Damon. It just seems like the BoSox are shooting themselves in this deal. Then what would they do with Millar? Cameron, Millar, or Huff would have to be moved in another deal, IMO, assuming Trot Nixon comes back fully healthy. That is unless they'd have one of them riding the pine frequently. If you see this deal done, you probably see Millar and Mueller traded for Romero.

Anibal Sanchez is supposed to have great stuff. I've heard he's dominated basically every level he's been on. Go to soxprospects.com

I would love it, but I don't see it happening.

QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 06:09 PM) ESPNNEWS breaking report: Red Sox: Cameron, Huff Tampa Bay: boatload of prospects Mets: Manny, Baez Possibility Boston would go after Griffey then. Nevin to Texas, Park to Pads. Soriano would reject Cubs deal because he has no interest in playing LF. Indians are ready to trade Wickman & Milwood. Pirates: Lawton, Mesa, Redman TAM, SEA, CIN, PIT asking prices are coming down. We need to go after Griffey damnit. I can't stand to watch the Red Sox get super strong and us stand pat. Good pitching and defense is effective, but you still need to score runs to win and right now, I don't think we could do that. GET GRIFFEY DAMNIT!!!!! Nevin will probably reject a trade to Texas. Hopefully that's not on his list of teams.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 01:54 PM) This might help with the Benson deal, at least I hope. It should. Usually the worry is that the pick below you ends up getting more money than your guy. Now that Benson's agent knows what Cadillac got(at least he should know), Benson's deal should get done quick unless he's greedy.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 05:43 PM) Did anyone else see this? Do you mean espnnews? Cause I was just watching sc and Stark wasn't on there. Yeah, I don't remember him saying anything about the Sox. Heck, I don't remember seeing him, but that's because I only caught the last 20 minutes of SportsCenter. BTW, as much as I love Drew Bledsoe(especially now that he's on the Cowboys) I think it's a crock that he beat out John Stockton for best homegrown talent(and I hate Stockton or any former Jazz member).

QUOTE(Whitesoxfan56 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 05:05 PM) We'll c. Because if you listened to SC they said manny was goin to the Mets and Baez and Huff to the Red Sox. Nope man. Other people heard it too. The new guy who started a thread on this even heard Baez and Manny to the Mets. People from other websites(SOSH) are also saying Manny and Baez to the Mets.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 05:04 PM) It was both Baez and Manny to the Mets, at least that is what SC reported. Yep.

On Sportscenter they just said that the Mets, Red Sox and D-Rays are taking 3 way that will send Manny and Baez to New York and Huff to Boston. Probably top prospects from both going to TB. Buster Olney has been quoted saying that this may go down tonight.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 04:56 PM) Exactly. No way Kenny takes that on. Imagine trying to move him in a deal. I think he's one of those unintentional cancers. When you could get something better for him, he just won't leave.