-=The Boston Red Sox Thread - 2007 WORLD CHAMPS -

[AKILLA]

gagalooie

crying please don't let them trade Manny.... crying

I don't want to see him go, but if you have a deal like in that rumor I posted up there then I'd go for it. Otherwise that would be a dumbass move by the Padres if it did happen which is unlikely.

Schill said that he talked to Manny and said that Manny wants to be traded. Of course no offense to Schilling he tends to use his mouth before his brain so you can't really trust the things he says sweatdrop but it's still interesting.

[Roy_Ireland]

as much as i like that deal, i'd still rather have Manny

[gagalooie]

AKILLA

gagalooie

crying please don't let them trade Manny.... crying

I don't want to see him go, but if you have a deal like in that rumor I posted up there then I'd go for it. Otherwise that would be a dumbass move by the Padres if it did happen which is unlikely.

Schill said that he talked to Manny and said that Manny wants to be traded. Of course no offense to Schilling he tends to use his mouth before his brain so you can't really trust the things he says sweatdrop but it's still interesting.

Yeah...It is all about the money...but I can't help loving Manny.

even with all his prima donna ways...

[AKILLA]

gagalooie

AKILLA

gagalooie

crying please don't let them trade Manny.... crying

I don't want to see him go, but if you have a deal like in that rumor I posted up there then I'd go for it. Otherwise that would be a dumbass move by the Padres if it did happen which is unlikely.

Schill said that he talked to Manny and said that Manny wants to be traded. Of course no offense to Schilling he tends to use his mouth before his brain so you can't really trust the things he says sweatdrop but it's still interesting.

Yeah...It is all about the money...but I can't help loving Manny.

even with all his prima donna ways...

You can't live with him and you can't live without him.

[White Lamp]

the only reason i like the boston red sox is because they have david ortiz and that ramirez guy

[AKILLA]

Sox: Nixon in '07?

Quote:

In a decision that would lend further credence to the possibility of Manny Ramírez being traded, the Sox are likely to offer salary arbitration to free agent outfielder Trot Nixon by today's deadline, according to a source with ties to the team.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2006/12/01/sox_nixon_in_07/

I wouldn't mind if the Red Sox offered Nixon arbitration and one of my reasons is Trot Nixon is one of my all-time favorite Red Sox (right behind Yaz). Plus we'd have three starting quality OF's on the bench. That would be some good depth when a starter goes down.

Nixon would be a pretty good bench guy, but I don't want the Red Sox to employ him as their fifth outfielder. If they are seriously offering arbitration, it could mean that Drew is replacing Manny, or that they're bringing back last year's outfield.

[KnottyK-napper]

Here's what you all need to remember about Manny, he's been asking for a trade, and the Sox have been trying to trade him, since before the '04 season. What makes it difficult to complete a transaction involving him is the fact that his current contract is for $20 million a year, severely limiting the number of team that would tender an actual offer. I don't know whether he'll end up going or not; it all depends if someone is actually willing to pony up that kind of cash.

Oh, does anyone knoe anything about the new Japanese reliever the Sox just signed? I know he was a teammate od Matsui back in the day and that's about it. Still waiting to hear if they land that big time starting pitcher from Japan too.

[AKILLA]

DexMarquee

Here's what you all need to remember about Manny, he's been asking for a trade, and the Sox have been trying to trade him, since before the '04 season. What makes it difficult to complete a transaction involving him is the fact that his current contract is for $20 million a year, severely limiting the number of team that would tender an actual offer. I don't know whether he'll end up going or not; it all depends if someone is actually willing to pony up that kind of cash.

Oh, does anyone knoe anything about the new Japanese reliever the Sox just signed? I know he was a teammate od Matsui back in the day and that's about it. Still waiting to hear if they land that big time starting pitcher from Japan too.

We know all of that. Ramirez right now compared to all the other FAs that have been signed to big contracts (Soriano, etc.) is a bargain. However, the Red Sox are still looking at offers. There are many teams that have shown some pretty good interest in Manny such as the Padres, Giants, Dodgers, etc. If the Sox make a trade with the Dodgers then they'll mostlikely get some of the Dodgers' most prized prospects in Matt Kemp, Andy Laroche, etc. In the Padres' case, the Red Sox could either get Linebrink, Peavy (mostlikely not), Adrian Gonzalez (BoSox have been wanting this guy for awhile now). Right now it all depends on what the Sox can get back for Ramirez. If they lose him then they don't really have anyone else out there that could replace his bat. Don't expect guys like Lugo or Drew to make up for Ramirez's bat. At the same time Ramirez has been a major headache to everyone. Like I said before it's a love-hate relationship. If a good deal comes along from any of the teams that have shown interest in Ramirez then the Sox should probably take it.

Hideki Okajima was NEVER a teammate of Daisuke Matsuzaka so I don't know where you heard that. Okajima said he has met Matsuzaka, but that's how far it goes. See:

Quote:

Okajima said he has met Matsuzaka, but that's about as far as their relationship goes

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2006/12/01/okajima_bolsters_bullpen/

Okajima is getting a 2-year, 2.5 million dollar deal. That's a pretty amazing deal actually. First, the BoSox do not have a leafty and the market for pitching and lefties in general is pretty thin. They invested a lot in Matsuzaka with the side effect of getting a foot in Japan's talent door. I like Okajima's age, K/BB, and he has solid HR/9 numbers.

[Roy_Ireland]

gagalooie

AKILLA

gagalooie

crying please don't let them trade Manny.... crying

I don't want to see him go, but if you have a deal like in that rumor I posted up there then I'd go for it. Otherwise that would be a dumbass move by the Padres if it did happen which is unlikely.

Schill said that he talked to Manny and said that Manny wants to be traded. Of course no offense to Schilling he tends to use his mouth before his brain so you can't really trust the things he says sweatdrop but it's still interesting.

Yeah...It is all about the money...but I can't help loving Manny.

even with all his prima donna ways...

i kno, i nearly pissed my pants when he peed inside the green monster. but i really miss Pedro, and i don't want to go through that with Manny

[AKILLA]

Sox decline to offer Nixon arbitration
Club offers Foulke, passes on Loretta, Mirabelli, Kapler

Quote:

BOSTON -- The Red Sox chose not to offer salary arbitration to Trot Nixon by Friday's midnight deadline, increasing the likelihood that the right fielder will not return to the only team he's ever played for.

That is no longer the case, as the Sox are still eligible to negotiate with Nixon and the other free agents who weren't offered arbitration on Friday, a list that includes second baseman Mark Loretta, catcher Doug Mirabelli and outfielder Gabe Kapler.

Interestingly, the only player the Sox did offer arbitration to was erstwhile closer Keith Foulke, who turned down the player option of his contract on Nov. 10. The Red Sox had declined Foulke's club option a few days prior to that.

So why did the Red Sox offer arbitration to Foulke? Most likely because they had indications that he would not accept, meaning that they can get a compensatory draft pick if Foulke signs with another team this winter. Foulke is a Type B free agent.

Redsox.com

[AKILLA]

I was pretty sad to hear this because Nixon is actually my all-time favorite current Red Sox behind Yaz. He ALWAYS played hard every single game. You could easily tell, whether it was his dirty knees or filthy helmet, Trot always gave 100%. He'll always be remembered for his hustle, grit, hits. I'll never forget that pinch-hit walk-off HR in Game 3 of the 2003 ALDS. He'll always be dirt dog 3nodding

[gagalooie]

AKILLA

I was pretty sad to hear this because Nixon is actually my all-time favorite current Red Sox behind Yaz. He ALWAYS played hard every single game. You could easily tell, whether it was his dirty knees or filthy helmet, Trot always gave 100%. He'll always be remembered for his hustle, grit, hits. I'll never forget that pinch-hit walk-off HR in Game 3 of the 2003 ALDS. He'll always be dirt dog 3nodding

*hug* That's just a beautiful way to put it.

smile

[AKILLA]

Well, I've always been a fan of Nixon. Too bad he didn't really live up to his potential. In some ways he did, but in some ways he didn't. He was suppoes to be a star comming into the major leagues when the BoSox drafted him.

[Roy_Ireland]

AKILLA

DexMarquee

Here's what you all need to remember about Manny, he's been asking for a trade, and the Sox have been trying to trade him, since before the '04 season. What makes it difficult to complete a transaction involving him is the fact that his current contract is for $20 million a year, severely limiting the number of team that would tender an actual offer. I don't know whether he'll end up going or not; it all depends if someone is actually willing to pony up that kind of cash.

Oh, does anyone knoe anything about the new Japanese reliever the Sox just signed? I know he was a teammate od Matsui back in the day and that's about it. Still waiting to hear if they land that big time starting pitcher from Japan too.

We know all of that. Ramirez right now compared to all the other FAs that have been signed to big contracts (Soriano, etc.) is a bargain. However, the Red Sox are still looking at offers. There are many teams that have shown some pretty good interest in Manny such as the Padres, Giants, Dodgers, etc. If the Sox make a trade with the Dodgers then they'll mostlikely get some of the Dodgers' most prized prospects in Matt Kemp, Andy Laroche, etc. In the Padres' case, the Red Sox could either get Linebrink, Peavy (mostlikely not), Adrian Gonzalez (BoSox have been wanting this guy for awhile now). Right now it all depends on what the Sox can get back for Ramirez. If they lose him then they don't really have anyone else out there that could replace his bat. Don't expect guys like Lugo or Drew to make up for Ramirez's bat. At the same time Ramirez has been a major headache to everyone. Like I said before it's a love-hate relationship. If a good deal comes along from any of the teams that have shown interest in Ramirez then the Sox should probably take it.

Hideki Okajima was NEVER a teammate of Daisuke Matsuzaka so I don't know where you heard that. Okajima said he has met Matsuzaka, but that's how far it goes. See:

Quote:

Okajima said he has met Matsuzaka, but that's about as far as their relationship goes

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2006/12/01/okajima_bolsters_bullpen/

Okajima is getting a 2-year, 2.5 million dollar deal. That's a pretty amazing deal actually. First, the BoSox do not have a leafty and the market for pitching and lefties in general is pretty thin. They invested a lot in Matsuzaka with the side effect of getting a foot in Japan's talent door. I like Okajima's age, K/BB, and he has solid HR/9 numbers.

He said Matsui, as in i'm asuming Hideki.

[AKILLA]

Roy_Ireland

AKILLA

DexMarquee

Here's what you all need to remember about Manny, he's been asking for a trade, and the Sox have been trying to trade him, since before the '04 season. What makes it difficult to complete a transaction involving him is the fact that his current contract is for $20 million a year, severely limiting the number of team that would tender an actual offer. I don't know whether he'll end up going or not; it all depends if someone is actually willing to pony up that kind of cash.

Oh, does anyone knoe anything about the new Japanese reliever the Sox just signed? I know he was a teammate od Matsui back in the day and that's about it. Still waiting to hear if they land that big time starting pitcher from Japan too.

We know all of that. Ramirez right now compared to all the other FAs that have been signed to big contracts (Soriano, etc.) is a bargain. However, the Red Sox are still looking at offers. There are many teams that have shown some pretty good interest in Manny such as the Padres, Giants, Dodgers, etc. If the Sox make a trade with the Dodgers then they'll mostlikely get some of the Dodgers' most prized prospects in Matt Kemp, Andy Laroche, etc. In the Padres' case, the Red Sox could either get Linebrink, Peavy (mostlikely not), Adrian Gonzalez (BoSox have been wanting this guy for awhile now). Right now it all depends on what the Sox can get back for Ramirez. If they lose him then they don't really have anyone else out there that could replace his bat. Don't expect guys like Lugo or Drew to make up for Ramirez's bat. At the same time Ramirez has been a major headache to everyone. Like I said before it's a love-hate relationship. If a good deal comes along from any of the teams that have shown interest in Ramirez then the Sox should probably take it.

Hideki Okajima was NEVER a teammate of Daisuke Matsuzaka so I don't know where you heard that. Okajima said he has met Matsuzaka, but that's how far it goes. See:

Quote:

Okajima said he has met Matsuzaka, but that's about as far as their relationship goes

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2006/12/01/okajima_bolsters_bullpen/

Okajima is getting a 2-year, 2.5 million dollar deal. That's a pretty amazing deal actually. First, the BoSox do not have a leafty and the market for pitching and lefties in general is pretty thin. They invested a lot in Matsuzaka with the side effect of getting a foot in Japan's talent door. I like Okajima's age, K/BB, and he has solid HR/9 numbers.

He said Matsui, as in i'm asuming Hideki.

Misread that last part. Seriously all these Japanese names can easily confuse the hell out of you!
xd