A proposed three-team deal involving the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Tampa Bay Devil Rays "hit a roadblock" Friday night, according to a baseball official familiar with the discussions, and now appears unlikely to happen at all.

 

The deal proposed would have sent unhappy Boston slugger Manny Ramirez and Tampa Bay closer Danys Baez to the Mets, with the Red Sox acquiring outfielder/designated hitter Aubrey Huff and outfielder Mike Cameron, and the Devil Rays getting two prospects apiece from the Mets and Red Sox.

 

 

If this is true and ultimately ends up happening, the Mets would be getting Manny Ramirez and Danys Baez for Mike Cameron and two prospects. That's a suprisingly low price, considering some of us on here have been saying it would take a couple current starters and a couple high level prospects to get him. If you take Tampa and Baez out of the equation, it seems as if we could get Manny for a starter (Rowand?) and a midlevel prospect because of his ginormous contract.

 

Discuss.

Edited July 30, 200520 yr by Adam G

The Mets are getting a bigger discount because they aren't in the American League.

The Mets are getting a bigger discount because they aren't in the American League.

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.

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.

Anyone think the "roadblock" might be KW offering TB more for Huff?

Anyone think the "roadblock" might be KW offering TB more for Huff?

hopefully.....but not too much

Anyone think the "roadblock" might be KW offering TB more for Huff?

 

Nope, it's been said the roadblock is the Red Sox simply wanting more when they were ready to complete the deal.

A proposed three-team deal involving the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Tampa Bay Devil Rays "hit a roadblock" Friday night, according to a baseball official familiar with the discussions, and now appears unlikely to happen at all.

 

The deal proposed would have sent unhappy Boston slugger Manny Ramirez and Tampa Bay closer Danys Baez to the Mets, with the Red Sox acquiring outfielder/designated hitter Aubrey Huff and outfielder Mike Cameron, and the Devil Rays getting two prospects apiece from the Mets and Red Sox.

If this is true and ultimately ends up happening, the Mets would be getting Manny Ramirez and Danys Baez for Mike Cameron and two prospects.  That's a suprisingly low price, considering some of us on here have been saying it would take a couple current starters and a couple high level prospects to get him.  If you take Tampa and Baez out of the equation, it seems as if we could get Manny for a starter (Rowand?) and a midlevel prospect because of his ginormous contract.

 

Discuss.

The problem is this deal won't happen with the Mets just giving up that little. The road block is supposedly that the Red Sox won't do it with Looper being included. So basically for Manny and two prospects the Red Sox want Huff, Cameron and Looper. That's three above average major league players. That is a lot, and I don't blame them. This is probably why it has to be a three team deal, because any team wanting Manny would be a competitior, and would have to give up too much to remain competative. Ie, the Cubs would have to give up roughly Burnitz, Walker, and Dempster to get Manny, and eat his whole contract.

The problem is this deal won't happen with the Mets just giving up that little.  The road block is supposedly that the Red Sox won't do it with Looper being included.  So basically for Manny and two prospects the Red Sox want Huff, Cameron and Looper.  That's three above average major league players.  That is a lot, and I don't blame them.  This is probably why it has to be a three team deal, because any team wanting Manny would be a competitior, and would have to give up too much to remain competative.  Ie, the Cubs would have to give up roughly Burnitz, Walker, and Dempster to get Manny, and eat his whole contract.

The Red Sox are sending Manny AND two prospects, remember.

 

Random thought: too bad Pedro Martinez isnt on the market

Deadline for the Manny deal is in one minute.

maybe if the Mets sent Beaz theyd get Manny. But no, Minaya is a total fool and doesnt know a bargain when he sees one.

Now Milledge goes to the Sawx, Hanley to the Red Sox, Heilman to the Sawx, and Lugo to the Mets. THis per espn, not done yet though

Now Milledge goes to the Sawx, Hanley to the Red Sox, Heilman to the Sawx, and Lugo to the Mets. THis per espn, not done yet though

 

do u mean Hanley Ramirez to the Devil Rays?

oops

Now Milledge goes to the Sawx, Hanley to the Red Sox, Heilman to the Sawx, and Lugo to the Mets. THis per espn, not done yet though

Who is Milledge?

O3 mid-first rounder, 5 tool player out of high school, played in 05 futures game

The Cincinnati Reds are missing a golden opportunity to rid themselves of Griffey's contract. They could make a deal with Boston centered on Griffey for Manny, adding whatever it took to make Boston go for it. Then, they could have stepped into Boston's place in the big 3 way deal involving the Mets and DRays.

The Cincinnati Reds are missing a golden opportunity to rid themselves of Griffey's contract.  They could make a deal with Boston centered on Griffey for Manny, adding whatever it took to make Boston go for it.  Then, they could have stepped into Boston's place in the big 3 way deal involving the Mets and DRays.

Email em.

 

Email em.

 

 

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DON'T

 

I DON'T WANT GRIFFEY BEING A SAWK

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DON'T

 

I DON'T WANT GRIFFEY BEING A SAWK     

To late. I just emailed em. Look for the deal to be completed by noon tomorrow.

To late. I just emailed em. Look for the deal to be completed by noon tomorrow.

 

Great, so when I could I order my Ken Griffey Jr. Red Sox jersey?

Great, so when I could I order my Ken Griffey Jr. Red Sox jersey?

Uhh.. yeah...

 

 

Griffey would have to play RF.

 

Damon would stay in CF.

Call me crazy, but I have a gut feeling the Sox are going to make a huge run for Manny if not land him.

Call me crazy, but I have a gut feeling the Sox are going to make a huge run for Manny if not land him.

You're f***ing crazy.

A proposed three-team deal involving the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Tampa Bay Devil Rays "hit a roadblock" Friday night, according to a baseball official familiar with the discussions, and now appears unlikely to happen at all.

 

The deal proposed would have sent unhappy Boston slugger Manny Ramirez and Tampa Bay closer Danys Baez to the Mets, with the Red Sox acquiring outfielder/designated hitter Aubrey Huff and outfielder Mike Cameron, and the Devil Rays getting two prospects apiece from the Mets and Red Sox.

If this is true and ultimately ends up happening, the Mets would be getting Manny Ramirez and Danys Baez for Mike Cameron and two prospects.  That's a suprisingly low price, considering some of us on here have been saying it would take a couple current starters and a couple high level prospects to get him.  If you take Tampa and Baez out of the equation, it seems as if we could get Manny for a starter (Rowand?) and a midlevel prospect because of his ginormous contract.

 

Discuss.

 

The 2 prospects are great prospects, and they along with Shoppach and Sanchez from the Red Sox are needed to pry Huff and Baez from the Devil Rays. Honestly, I think this deal would be good for every team involved but the Red Sox. The Mets get a top 5 bat and a good RP, and the DRays get 4 great prospects. The only team that loses is the Red Sox, unless they view replacing Mueller as priority #1.