Friday, July 29, 2005
Red Sox Hub Trade Rumor Central July 29th 2005
Trade Deadline Edition
I Don’t Wanna Be A Pirate
The Red Sox' sudden need for an outfielder brings Lawton very much on their radar screen. Matt Lawton may be the best outfielder presently on the market; he has 28 doubles, 10 homers, 16 stolen bases and is batting .275; he is a patient hitter who works counts and gets on base. ESPN.com's Jayson Stark thinks Lawton "looks like more like a Red Sox kind of lineup piece than anyone else available."
When Egypt Was In Cameron's Land...Take My Cameron...Home
The Mets have contacted the Red Sox since Manny Ramirez requested a trade, and reportedly have discussed possible deals that would include various mixes of Mike Cameron, Cliff Floyd, and Kris Benson.
"They're letting it be known that he's now a name that they'll talk about," one National League GM told the New York Post. If the Mets trade Cameron, the Post reported, they would be looking for a hitter in return, so the Sox are definitely a fit.
The Legend Of Billy The Kid
The Boston Globe reported Thursday that talks were "stalled" on a potential deal that would send Bill Mueller to the Twins for Romero, according to a source close to the negotiations. The Twins play the Red Sox at Fenway this weekend, so the possibility exists that Mueller and Romero would just swap clubhouses. However, it appears Red Sox players are trying to lobby for Mueller to stay with the Sox; Trot Nixon has openly lobbied to keep Billy. The Globe report continued: "Various permutations of that deal have been discussed, including a wider scenario in which Kevin Millar would also be dealt to the punchless Twins, with pitcher Kyle Lohse coming to Boston. But the Twins supposedly refused to include Lohse in the deal. Another starting pitcher, Joe Mays, also has been proposed. The deal may go down to Sunday's deadline." Earlier this week, Stark Stark reported there is "zero" chance the Twins would deal Romero (who is under contract for two more years after 2005) for Mueller (a free agent after this season). Stark thinks the teams would have to expand the deal to make it work
Cruzin'...On a Sunday Afternoon?
The D-Backs designated Cruz for assignment on Wednesday, which means they have 10 days to either release or trade him. Cruz is a possibility because he was designated for assignment yesterday. He hit just .213 in 64 games with Arizona but compiled a .347 on-base percentage and hit 12 home runs while knocking in 28." He is another patient hitter who could replace the injured Trot Nixon for short money.
Oh To Be Young Again
ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reported Monday that the Red Sox are believed to have interest in Young, who has hit just .212 since June 1. Stark also reported that Young is close to vesting an $8 million option for next year. The Boston interest has one stipulation, Stark reported: That Detroit pays for part of Young's salary or takes a big contract in return. Young is a lifetime .308 hitter at Fenway Park. He is a switch hitter who can play the outfield corners, but would probably settle in at first base for the Red Sox.
It Could Be A Short Miller Time
The Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel reported that the Red Sox have offered pitcher Wade Miller and prospects to the Marlins for A.J. Burnett, preferring to keep Rockstar Arroyo. The two major reasons cited by the report for the Sox' preference are Arroyo's affordability (he is making $1.85 million this season) and success against the Yankees. Miller, who had great success in the National League, has struggled in Boston this season.
Every Day I Write The Book
Eddie is willing to pitch for the Red Sox."If it's a good deal for both teams, he would waive his no-trade clause for Boston," Guardado's agent, Kevin Kohler, told the Herald.
Trade Deadline Edition
I Don’t Wanna Be A Pirate
The Red Sox' sudden need for an outfielder brings Lawton very much on their radar screen. Matt Lawton may be the best outfielder presently on the market; he has 28 doubles, 10 homers, 16 stolen bases and is batting .275; he is a patient hitter who works counts and gets on base. ESPN.com's Jayson Stark thinks Lawton "looks like more like a Red Sox kind of lineup piece than anyone else available."
When Egypt Was In Cameron's Land...Take My Cameron...Home
The Mets have contacted the Red Sox since Manny Ramirez requested a trade, and reportedly have discussed possible deals that would include various mixes of Mike Cameron, Cliff Floyd, and Kris Benson.
"They're letting it be known that he's now a name that they'll talk about," one National League GM told the New York Post. If the Mets trade Cameron, the Post reported, they would be looking for a hitter in return, so the Sox are definitely a fit.
The Legend Of Billy The Kid
The Boston Globe reported Thursday that talks were "stalled" on a potential deal that would send Bill Mueller to the Twins for Romero, according to a source close to the negotiations. The Twins play the Red Sox at Fenway this weekend, so the possibility exists that Mueller and Romero would just swap clubhouses. However, it appears Red Sox players are trying to lobby for Mueller to stay with the Sox; Trot Nixon has openly lobbied to keep Billy. The Globe report continued: "Various permutations of that deal have been discussed, including a wider scenario in which Kevin Millar would also be dealt to the punchless Twins, with pitcher Kyle Lohse coming to Boston. But the Twins supposedly refused to include Lohse in the deal. Another starting pitcher, Joe Mays, also has been proposed. The deal may go down to Sunday's deadline." Earlier this week, Stark Stark reported there is "zero" chance the Twins would deal Romero (who is under contract for two more years after 2005) for Mueller (a free agent after this season). Stark thinks the teams would have to expand the deal to make it work
Cruzin'...On a Sunday Afternoon?
The D-Backs designated Cruz for assignment on Wednesday, which means they have 10 days to either release or trade him. Cruz is a possibility because he was designated for assignment yesterday. He hit just .213 in 64 games with Arizona but compiled a .347 on-base percentage and hit 12 home runs while knocking in 28." He is another patient hitter who could replace the injured Trot Nixon for short money.
Oh To Be Young Again
ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reported Monday that the Red Sox are believed to have interest in Young, who has hit just .212 since June 1. Stark also reported that Young is close to vesting an $8 million option for next year. The Boston interest has one stipulation, Stark reported: That Detroit pays for part of Young's salary or takes a big contract in return. Young is a lifetime .308 hitter at Fenway Park. He is a switch hitter who can play the outfield corners, but would probably settle in at first base for the Red Sox.
It Could Be A Short Miller Time
The Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel reported that the Red Sox have offered pitcher Wade Miller and prospects to the Marlins for A.J. Burnett, preferring to keep Rockstar Arroyo. The two major reasons cited by the report for the Sox' preference are Arroyo's affordability (he is making $1.85 million this season) and success against the Yankees. Miller, who had great success in the National League, has struggled in Boston this season.
Every Day I Write The Book
Eddie is willing to pitch for the Red Sox."If it's a good deal for both teams, he would waive his no-trade clause for Boston," Guardado's agent, Kevin Kohler, told the Herald.
