The Boston Red Sox and Florida Marlins are in serious discussions tonight on a deal that would send Manny Ramirez and a boatload of cash to the Marlins in exchange for three players.
Boston would likely get either Josh Willingham or Jeremy Hermida along with two other players, in exchange Boston likely would pay the remaining balance of Manny's 2008 contract.
Under that scenario this would appear to be a legit discussion on Florida's part as they have shown in the past to go for it all and then come back the following year with a sub par roster.
UPDATE 7:00 PM
Deal imminent? There's now reports that a deal is close, in the return Boston would get 18-year old Michael Stanton.
UPDATE 7:31 PM
New twist, a deal is being discussed that would send Ramirez to Florida, Jason Bay to Boston and Jeremy Hermida to Pittsburgh.
Boston would likely still get at least a prospect since they will be paying the $7 million still owed Ramirez.
UPDATE 8:24 PM
Manny Ramirez has opened his big mouth again.
From Boston.com
Manny Ramirez had another phone conversation with Enrique Rojas, a reporter for ESPNDeportes, and took more shots at the Sox in an apparent effort to force a trade."They haven't asked me for anything," Ramirez was quoted as saying in response to whether the Sox had asked his permission to trade him.
"The Red Sox don't deserve a player like me," Ramirez said. "During my years here I've seen how they [the Red Sox] have mistreated other great players when they didn't want them to try to turn the fans against them.
"The Red Sox did the same with guys like Nomar Garciaparra and Pedro Martinez, and now they do the same with me. Their goal is to paint me as the bad guy. I love Boston fans, but the Red Sox don't deserve me. I'm not talking about money. Mental peace has no price and I don't have peace here."
The Sox brass, including ownership, met today to discuss a possible Manny deal. Coming out of that meeting, the belief was that there was only a slim chance of something happening, but they are still talking to clubs, especially the Marlins, so stay tuned.''
UPDATE 9:36 PM
The three-way deal is starting to take shape. Several have checked in and a recap from MLBTradeRumors.com tells us that both Boston and Florida are likely to send prospects to Pittsburgh, Boston gets Jason Bay while Florida gets Manny Ramirez.
John Grabow could end up in either Boston or Florida and the Sox may include Jed Lowrie to Pittsburgh to obtain Jack Wilson in the deal.
Hermida would also go to Pittsburgh. Folks this is starting to turn into a blockbuster.
UPDATE 10:02 PM
Deal is nearly done just finalizing the prospects involved. The Commsioners office has been notified of specifics and need to approve the deal because of the level of cash Boston will send to Florida.
Marlins get Manny Ramirez, one prospect (BOS), and cash (likely Ramirez’s remaining salary)
Pirates get Jeremy Hermida and three prospects (two FLO, one BOS)
Red Sox get Jason Bay and John Grabow
6 comments:
I for one have had enough of Manny. He's tired? Aren't we all tired of this.
Remeber when down in the playoffs he stated, don't worry I'll still get paid. Oh no, I'm sorry. That is not what he said. That's just wha I heard.
IF he is indeed traded I plan a special post about his departure.
I for many years let every Manny being Manny moment slide, but it has gotten to the point where enough is enough.
So far no trade.
Ya, I got like 10 webpages open refreshing every 30 seconds or so....
Seems the only issue is the prospects involved. Pittsburgh may want Boston to include one as well which Boston don't want to since their giving up a superstar slugger and paying the remaining salary.
If Boston has to give up a prospect they may want Jack Wilson in return.
Do you think it will happen today?
Yes because its in the best interest of all three teams to make this deal.
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