Has this Manny fiasco... (read on)

Question

gotten in the way of the Sox making other smaller, yet effective trades? We could use a solid bullpen man or two, or maybe even a better shortstop, but has this dilemma that Manny caused thrown away our chances to be able to make other trades? We haven't done anything to improve our team, and our competition (NYY, LAA, etc..) has. We're hurtin' right now. What trades would the Sox have made if Manny was not an issue right now? Or would we still not have done anything? Do you think we'll pick up anyone else in the next 4 hours?

Answer 1

i was thinking the same thing but i think that jack wilson will end of coming in the manny trade

Answer 2

No, it hasn't gotten in the way. But the Sox do not want to make any deals that will send away their prospects since they have had very good success with their young players.

As for the bullpen, they have made it clear that they will try to strengthen it by making what they have for talent better somehow as opposed to making a trade.  

Answer 3

Well I've read the Red Sox were interested in Seattle's JJ Putz.  There's a good set up guy right there.  Trust me...the Red Sox have the team's best interests in mind.  It's the media and jokers here on Yahoo making Manny the fiasco it is.

Answer 4

I was wondering the same thing myself.  I would hope that Theo and Co. would be able to handle more than one issue at a time, and more than one potential trade at a time. Like you, I have been keeping my fingers crossed for a good middle relief guy (like Marte, for example!)   I guess we'll know soon....

Answer 5

From what I've been hearing a three way trade involving most importantly the red sox and the pirates is in the works.  If this trade works out it will send Jason Bay to the sox.  Jason Bay is a solid player and would do a good job of replacing Man Ram and not causing problems.  Man Ram may also end up in Florida as a Marlin send some minor league players to bean town.  But I could really care less I just have to follow all baseball because terrible my Giants are

Answer 6

I guess i have'nt thought about who you guys would be interested in without the drama that has developed over Manny. The first best thing Boston can do is usher him out the door and get their momentum back by acquiring what is going to solidify their chances of making the playoffs- #1; a stronger bullpen and;#2 a stick to replace Manny's offensive abilities.