Boston gets Jason Bay!

by RayFanNY on Jul 30, 2008 11:24 PM EDT

Yikes. This really sucks for the rest of the AL East.

Currently being reported on Baseball Prospectus and ESPN.com...

Marlins get Manny Ramirez, one prospect (Red Sox), and cash (likely covering Ramirez’s remaining salary)

Pirates get Jeremy Hermida and three prospects (two Marlins, one Red Sox)

Red Sox get Jason Bay and John Grabow

This trade has not yet been made final, but I have to say that a gain of Bay vs a loss of Manny is a big win for Boston. I'd much rather have Bay at this stage of their careers. My opinion of the trade may change once we find out who the Sox are losing for prospects.

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Until someone else but Carroll reports this I don't care.

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 30, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions

They haven't even talked to Manny yet. And he can veto a trade. So can the commish. Manny makes little sense for the Marlins. etc.

by RATW on Jul 30, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions

The headline is "Is Manny on his way to Miami?"

Wouldn’t say that means he’s been traded.

by rays1234 on Jul 30, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions

How hard would it be for Huntington to call up Carroll and tell him this?

Boston wouldn’t deny it if it makes the Rays offer more for Bay. Has anyone from FLA or BOS commented on this.

by rays1234 on Jul 30, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions

FLA apparently denying it

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 30, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Link?

by rays_world_champs on Jul 30, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions

The Gazzette blog

"I'm like a retarded Adam Dunn mixed with Jason Bartlett" - R.J. Anderson

by P Brady on Jul 30, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions

wtfffffffff?

by daveh33 on Jul 30, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions

New to the board

Guys, I’m new to this board but a big Rays fan. I’ve been on the Pitts.Gazette blog all day messing with those guys. Actually, they’re not too bad and several are Rays fans… This guy Carroll though is wishy-washy … I would love to have Bay but the back up plan is also encouraging in moving forward. Most of the Pirates including the guy who posts thinks that Huntington is driving up the price. Do the Reds have any lefties we might acquire in that deal?

by RayGuy3 on Jul 30, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions

That is lefty pitchers!!

by RayGuy3 on Jul 30, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions

Hermida

Why would the Marlins part with Hermida , I’m stunned by that. Getting rid of 2 hitters in Jacobs and Hermida? Am I the only one feeling bad for the Marlins? If it works out, Ramirez and Molina , are they really better than Jacobs and Hermida?

by RayGuy3 on Jul 30, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions

here is another link, and there is many more

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/marlins/content/sports/epaper/2008/07/30/0730ramirez.html

by Schnoah on Jul 30, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions

I liked Manny's quote about how he didn't see it happening.

Manny is awesome as it is, if he cock blocks Huntington he just gains awesomeness.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 31, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions

According to ESPN Manny told ESPN Deportes "That will never happen." referring to the trade to the Marlins.

Oops.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 31, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions

I quoted you as a source on LL.

FanShots are underrated.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 31, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions

heard it too

its interesting to see how this plays out… If Manny doesnt take the trade he loses all credibility with any person dealing with baseball

by Schnoah on Jul 31, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions

If this is true

I sooooooo called this. Manny is a jackass, but he has a GREAT agent in Boras. Sometihng tells me he just got on the phone and explained to Manny that 1. Fenway is a hitters park, and 2. GM’s pay more for guys who they just say on the television last October.

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 31, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions