Will A-Rod be traded today to Boston?

Kojak · Dec 16, 2003

Today is supposed to be the deadline for Boston to work out a trade for A-Rod. Last night the two owners Hicks and Henry met and supposedly made progress. I wonder if not only Manny but possibly Nomar might be headed to Texas. Stay tuned.

Fishhead · Dec 16, 2003

Nomar is not going to Texas!

Right now they are saying Manny and cash for A-rod.

If that happens, Nomar is 90% gone.

I would love to see Nomar stay but they are saying maybe the dodgers or angels is is destination.

No pressure on Red Sox.....they have lost nobody off of last years team yet and have added Schilling and Foulke!!! WOW!

AAA15 · Dec 16, 2003

Does anyone know why Boston want to get rid of Manny so badly? What kind of falling out did Manny and the Soxs have?

Fishhead · Dec 16, 2003

Alot has to do with Nomar, although he loves playing in Boston, loves California and wants to be with his new wife more.

AAA15 · Dec 16, 2003

Ok but why did they put Manny on waivers. Was it more to send a message to him to clean his act or was it an actual attempt to get rid of him?

Fishhead · Dec 16, 2003

Would free up alout of cash if some team would have claimed him.

Yes, obviously there is a little tension between Manny and management too. Nothing great however.

2times · Dec 16, 2003

John Henry hates Manny. Look how much he is actually looking to pay ARod out of his own pocket. He despises the guy.

theswami · Dec 16, 2003

Manny is a jackass. The Bosox cannot stand the guy. At some point during the season Manny mentioned that he would love to go back home and be a Yankee. That's a pretty big no-no in Beantown. He's also expressed displeasure with the town and management at various points during his time as a Red Sox player.

There is no love lost between Boston and Manny. They put him on waivers to not only send a message but also replace him statistically with cheaper players if someone did claim him. (I think he's an $18-20 million player.)

RobFunk · Dec 16, 2003

this trade will happen. its up to alex and the sox owner henry to restructure alex's contract. the trade will take place sometime between now and thursday.

with the huge ammounts of speculation and discussion surrounding this deal and when and if it will happen, im suprised no book has offered any props on this. lol.