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...
by evan brunell | Nov 19, 2007 | Chicago White Sox, Jon Garland, Los Angeles Angels, Orlando Cabrera, Trades
Former Red Sox shortstop Orlando Cabrera has found a new home with the Chicago White Sox. Cabrera, who helped lead the Red Sox to the 2004 World Series title after taking over for Nomar Garciaparra, was just traded by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to the Chicago...
by shawn medeiros | Nov 19, 2007 | Adam LaRoche, Arizona Diamondbacks, Ben Broussard, Bobby Kielty, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Moss, Clay Buchholz, Doug Mientkiewicz, Free Agency, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Jose Vidro, Lars Anderson, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Teixeira, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Lowell, Mike Piazza, Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, Richie Sexson, Ryan Klesko, Scott Boras, Todd Helton, Trades
Editor’s Note: Sorry this post is late, got caught in a central Pennsylvania snowstorm on the way home from Philadelphia last night. Costello: Well then who’s on first? Abbott: Yes. Costello: I mean the fellow’s name. Abbott: Who. Costello: The guy...
by zach hayes | Nov 16, 2007 | Adrian Beltre, Andy LaRoche, Dan Haren, Eric Chavez, Garrett Atkins, Miguel Tejada, Mike Lowell, Nomar Garciaparra, Trades
With each growing day here in the early stages of Off-Season 2007-08, the idea of Mike Lowell taking the extra year + cash to play for a different team looks more and more truthful. The Red Sox have maintained through this process that they will not go further than...
by evan brunell | Nov 12, 2007 | Florida Marlins, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Lowell, Trades
We’ve been discussing the options at thirdbase for a while now. I made my stance Thursday for no Mike Lowell. Who do I want? The answer is in this article: Miguel Cabrera. We’ve discussed Cabrera all weekend; let’s discuss him some more. On Thursday,...
