by zach hayes | Dec 21, 2007 | Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie, Johan Santana, Jon Lester, Justin Masterson, Melky Cabrera, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Phil Hughes
Will the Johan Santana sweepstakes ever end? Just when it appeared the conclusion of a deal was gaining momentum over the strenuous winter meetings, the Miguel Cabrera blockbuster either set Nashville off-kilter or Red Sox GM Theo Epstein decided to celebrate Hanukkah...
by evan brunell | Dec 6, 2007 | J.D. Drew, Johan Santana, New York Yankees
Okay, little break from Johan Santana talks, okay? (But feel free to gnash your teeth at the constant ‘it’s done — no it’s not done — actually wait ye — no — uh — arrrrrrgh!’ stuff in the comments.) Is the Curse of...
by zach hayes | Dec 5, 2007 | Johan Santana, Minnesota Twins, Trades
Okay, so here it what we know as of 12:37 ET as Theo Epstein and Twins GM Bill Smith resume trade talks: 1. The trade offers look to remain the same. The Red Sox have one offer on the table led by Jon Lester, looking to be packaged with Justin Masterson, Coco Crisp,...
by evan brunell | Dec 4, 2007 | Coco Crisp, Jed Lowrie, Johan Santana, Justin Masterson, Minnesota Twins, Ryan Kalish, Trades
The Boston Red Sox have completed the framework of a deal with the Minnesota Twins that will send Johan Santana from the Twins to the Red Sox for Coco Crisp, Jon Lester, Justin Masterson, Jed Lowrie and Ryan Kalish. This information comes from KNBR via devoted Red Sox...
by evan brunell | Dec 3, 2007 | Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Eduardo Morlan, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie, Johan Santana, Jon Lester, Juan Rincon, Justin Masterson, Matt Garza, Minnesota Twins, Trades
The negotiations: It’s been an interesting off-season so far. It hasn’t been hectic like past off-seasons, but it’s nigh early. Thanksgiving has passed, and a chance to go dine with a player’s family for Thanksgiving has as well (but...
by evan brunell | Dec 1, 2007 | Ben Sheets, J.J. Hardy, Johan Santana, Jon Lester, Julio Lugo, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Trades
UPDATE ON JOHAN SANTANA TRADE TALKS: Buster Olney reports that the Red Sox have “generated a few new ideas for its proposed offer.” I have no idea what that means. It certainly doesn’t mean that the Red Sox have changed their offer to include Clay...
by shawn medeiros | Nov 30, 2007 | Jacoby Ellsbury, Johan Santana, Jonathan Papelbon, Minnesota Twins, Trades
Jonathan Papelbon, dominating closer, notorious riverdance performer, had an interview with WEEI’s Dennis and Callahan show this morning, here are some highlights. When discussing Johan Santana, Papelbon liked the proposed deal of Jon Lester, Coco Crisp, Justin...
by shawn medeiros | Nov 30, 2007 | Jacoby Ellsbury, Johan Santana, Minnesota Twins, Trades
Before absolutely crucifying me for writing this, understand that I am a fan of Jacoby Ellsbury, as I made very clear in my article yesterday. Consequently, his trade value as it stands right now will never be higher; this is a prospect who projects to be a good...
by evan brunell | Nov 29, 2007 | Coco Crisp, Jed Lowrie, Johan Santana, Jon Lester, Justin Masterson, Michael Bowden, Minnesota Twins, Trades
Yes. It’s looking real. ESPN says so. TwinCities.com says so. The Boston Herald says so. And our own Transaction Guy is chronicling the process. Looks like it’s Coco Crisp, Jon Lester, Jed Lowrie and either Justin Masterson or Michael Bowden....
by zach hayes | Nov 23, 2007 | Johan Santana, Minnesota Twins, Trades
With Alex Rodriguez remaining in the Bronx, Mike Lowell re-upping in Boston and Torii Hunter hitting the lottery with the Angels (30+ years old, career 104 OPS+ and $18 million per?) the two withstanding names of curiosity are trade chips: Miguel Cabrera and Johan...
