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I guess that guy Otis was BSing after all huh. I wonder where he got that kinda info.

here is the whole article ESPN.com news services When trade talks between the Rangers and Red Sox collapsed in mid-December, it appeared that Alex Rodriguez would remain with Texas and Manny Ramirez would stay with Boston. However, those talks have restarted and a trade between the two teams is actively being discussed, a high-ranking baseball offical confirmed to ESPN's Dan Patrick on Tuesday. Moreover, Bruce Levine of ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago reports that officials from the Red Sox and Rangers plan to meet this weekend in New York to make another attempt at negotiating a deal. On the other hand, Scott Boras, Rodriguez's agent, termed the report "wholly unrealistic." Boras said he has "not been advised of any meetings" and such reports are "jumping the gun". According to Boras, there has been "no movement" in the possible trade. Negotiations came to a standstill last month after the Major League Baseball Players Association rejected a proposal by the Red Sox to cut $28 million to $30 million off A-Rod's record $252 million contract. Rodriguez was willing to give up $27 million -- $13 million in givebacks to the Red Sox and $14 million in Massachusetts state income taxes -- in order to be traded to Boston, but the players association would not allow that much reduction in the shortstop's salary. Instead, the union said it would approve a change that would lower the contract by $12 million to $13 million in exchange for Rodriguez's getting the right to use Boston's logo and trademarks in marketing deals. In addition, he'd be able to become a free agent after the 2005 season. But Red Sox ownership decided that, even with the $13 million concession, A-Rod was not worth the extra $4 million a year over what Ramirez is set to earn with the team, ESPN's Peter Gammons reported at the time. Rodriguez's average annual salary is approximately $6 million more than Ramirez's, and the concession would have reduced his earnings by only $2 million a year. Following the decision by the union, Red Sox owner John Henry, chairman Tom Werner, president Larry Lucchino and general manager Theo Epstein issued a joint statement saying "no further discussions regarding this transaction are planned." And, at that time, Rodriguez's agent agreed that the talks were finally over. "[Rangers owner] Tom Hicks has indicated he would not consider a trade for Alex Rodriguez in the immediate future," Boras said then. Although the details of this latest round of talks are not yet known, it is reasonable to assume that if Rodriguez did join the Red Sox, Boston would then trade longtime shortstop Nomar Garciappara. In December, it was reported that Garciaparra would be traded to the Chicago White Sox in the event Boston completed a Rodriguez-for-Ramirez deal. That Boston continues to pursue Rodriguez could complicate an already strained relationship between Garciappara and the Red Sox. When it appeared imminent A-Rod would make the move to Boston, the Red Sox's Kevin Millar said he looked forward to having Rodriguez at shortstop. On Sunday, Garciaparra said he held no grudges against Millar or the team, and hadn't been hurt by the team's actions. "I know baseball is a business. I'm not thinking about it, one way or another," he said. "I've always said there are things in baseball you can control, and things you can't. I'm focusing on what I can control, like getting ready for the upcoming season. "A lot of [the trade talk] was unfortunate." Since the Ramirez-Rodriguez deal has appeared dead in recent weeks, Red Sox ownership has tried to assure Garciaparra that he is part of the team's plans beyond the coming season. However, if attempts to trade for Rodriguez fall through again, it could create a lasting rift between Garciaparra and the Red Sox. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Here we go again ladies and gents

You know what Kris Benson has had his share of injuries and that can not be denied at the same time he is a good pitcher who would easily slide into the thrid or fourth slot in our rotation. One thing that does concern me with Benson beside his Injury cocerns is his heart and his willingness to play through some pain. That being said if we could get him for next to nothing which is very possible since the Pirates seem to have given up on him I would like to see him added to the mix.

The problem with doing this trade is that we will then screw us more then help us seeing that there is nobody on the market who could put up the same numbers as Maggs. That being said those of you who would want Reed out there in place of Maggs if he was traded you must be nuts cause I dont want three guys with little is any ML exp. Is reggie Sanders still a FA if so and we trade Maggs then he would be a nice pick up then again he plays good in only odd years thats his trend but he would still be a solid pick up.

Hellings stats And here is heling numbers that is so much better that were screwed cause we didnt get him??? 2001 12-11 5.18 era 215 INNINGs 2002 10-12 4.51 era 175 INNINGs 2003 7-8 5.71 era 138 INNINGs

Cotts has yet to play a full year and Rauch hasn't played at all but wright has been better then helling in the last few years and he isnt anywhere near the exp. that helling has so what does that tell you. I rather have Erickson then helling Helling is a s***y pitcher plain as that

With our lack of a true leadoff hitter I wouldn't be shocked if Reed got a chance. For that to happen thou the sox would have to have an open slot for him , and the only way that happens is if they trade C-Lee or Mags.

Didnt want this guy anyway he is no better then Cotts would be or Rauch for that matter I think Danny Wright is a better pitcher then helling guy had one good year thats it.

In case you dont know this is Brooks Burke

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As I said before I have to see this trade happen before getting all giddy over it considering the offseason we have had to this point. That being said I like all three trades, Nomar, Williamson, Damon would be nice would fill there holes but I kinda rather have Nixon he is cheaper and has been productive when he plays. BYK would be nice as well.....Does this trade just seem way to good to be true if Kenny could pull this off and get Nomar locked up long term I would be really impressed!!!

IMO I would really doubt that this is anything more then a rumor. There is no way that Boston will give up Nomar, Nixon, and Williamson or williams whatever his name is for Maggs, Blose, and a minor leaguer. With that being said I would like to see it happen and the sox to pony up the cash to keep Nomar. With Nixon taking maggs spot in the outfield we wouldnt really be losing much production from RF cause Nixon is a very good player. But this will never happen so its pointless to even get excited about this cause it will NEVER happen.

I think paulie boy can bounce back from last year and maybe just maybe he could put to halfs together and have some real big numbers this year just a thought

what new rumor now???