We wouldn't have posted it. But the Manny trade talks have resurfaced...
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Apparently the front office is making sure that Manny thinks they are really trying hard to move him.
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The latest uh, um, "deal" with the Angels would have the Sox send Manny for the following:
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1) Ervin Santana - 23yr old rising star (remember 5+ innings of relief vs Yanks in ALDS?)
2) Chone Figgins - .290, 8HR, 57RBI - one of fastest guys in MLB
3) 2 or 3 of their top 4 prospects - including highly touted SS Brandon Wood (43HR 122 RBI in AAA last season)
4) Most of Manny's remaining salary
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Well, we want Johnny "Don't call me Cash" Damon's new Ferrari, and we'll trade him an NYchoker for it. Our deal has a better chance of happening...
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And don't expect Enrique Wilson to make the squad. He's there as a "binky" to help Manny from being Manny in Spring Training. Especially with Cora, Graffanino, Pedroia, and Machado all ahead of him on the depth chart...
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But here's an interesting twist. Pretend you're the GM for the Angels for a second. Do you seriously consider doing this - with these options:
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1) Angels include Santana, Figgins, and Wood only
2) Sox add Wells (gets his west coast wish), Graffinino, and Delcarmen
3) Sox pick up some salary
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Not so far fetched now?
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