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I'd rather pay Borchard the minimum to play defense and strike out a lot than pay Patterson around $3 million to do the same.

I wouldn't bet on it. Just look at his puffy, overgrown face. He looks just like Sosa.

You can say that again. Read this: http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...tesox-headlines

Exactly. Also, Mackowiak has played 110 games (86 starts) in center field with the Pirates. He has decent speed.

It doesn't really look much better to me. 2005 Red Sox opening day lineup 1B - K. Millar 2B - M. Bellhorn SS - E. Renteria 3B - B. Mueller 2006 Red Sox opening day lineup 1B - K. Youkilis 2B - M. Loretta SS - A. Cora 3B - M. Lowell

http://cbs4boston.com/sports/local_story_342162930.html

$3 million a year for Myers? Not even close: http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/...t=.jsp&c_id=nyy I sure wish Myers would have signed with us for that pocket change. Keep in mind that Timo Perez earned $1 million last season.

Podsednik? What about Jerry Owens? Oh, Timo.

Mackowiak will be our fourth outfielder or starting third baseman if Crede misses time with his back. Ozuna can also play the outfield. And Jerry Owens could possibly make the 25-man roster for all we know. We shall see what happens to Borchard.

One for you qwerty and one for you fathom! CHEERS FELLAS!!!

According to George Offman of the Score, the addition of Rob Mackowiak will result in the departure of Timo Perez.

I love the trade because Timo is gone now.

The Red Sox are now paying good money for Mike Lowell to play 3B and Mark Loretta to play 2B. They also still have Edgar Renteria at SS and Alex Cora as a utility infielder. I think they just want the draft pick for losing Graffanino.

Jose Macias? :puke Graffanino please.

The Cardinals were too cheap to give Grudzielanek the deal he wanted. They now have a crappy second baseman and a mediocre corner outfielder. Aaron Miles sucks. Miles for Uribe was an outstanding trade by Kenny.

Almost all other outfielders > Timo

Jose Vizcaino? No thanks. I hope Kenny hasn't fallen in love with this guy because he beat Jenks. Give me Mueller or Graffanino if Mueller isn't possible.

This really shows what the Padres think of Miguel Olivo. The Garcia trade was a steal.

http://redsox.bostonherald.com/redSox/view...rticleid=116000

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article...e2005&fext=.jsp The Royals got the ace they wanted!

This is from today: http://www.sptimes.com/2005/12/07/Rays/Ray...for_Upton.shtml

Burroughs has actually had a couple decent offensive seasons as a #2 hitter. Borchard hasn't had any decent offensive seasons. Unfortunately, there's a reason we didn't get Burroughs for Borchard. I wish we had though.

Brandon McCarthy for Dontrelle Willis? In a millisecond.

The Devil Rays now have Sean Burroughs to play third base, B.J. Upton to play shortstop, Jorge Cantu to play second base, and Tino Martinez may be interested in playing for them again. Julio Lugo and Aubrey Huff will be traded soon.

Speaking of rumors, you guys should read Bob Nightengale from USA Today. All of the trade rumors in his articles seem to come true. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/bbw/2005-12...ings-buzz_x.htm