We still haven't heard, but Johan Santana, one of the best pitchers in baseball the last four years, could go to the Yankees or Red Sox tonight. To get him both teams are going to lose prospects and young players, but gain an ace capable of 200+ K's and a sub 3.00 ERA.
From the Yankees perspective, it's no suprise they're in this. On the one hand, it's a strategy to raise the price in terms of players and a subsequent contract to the point where the Red Sox would lose its future franchise players and a chunk of its budget for years to come. On the other hand, the Yankees need Santana more in too many ways to list here.
I'm a bit disappointed the Yankees would be willing to give up a couple of the building blocks that are part of the Cashman rebuilding plan. Chamberlain has been untouchable, but they are willing to give up future ace Phil Hughes or Ian Kennedy. Both are unproven, but looked promising this season. Additionally, it looks like Melky Cabrera would go who is a huge fan favorite. This would put Damon back in center and the Yanks would lose a decent outfielder who can fill in at any time in one of the OF slots.
But this is sometimes the cost of the Rivalry and both teams right now have assets they are willing to part with for one of the best young arms in the game. It's hard to say who is going to get Santana--they Yankees are saying now or never with the trade offer--and the Red Sox are hesitating a bit on what combination will be offered.
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now *that* is fucked up... !!
meanwhile, here's hoping the sox don't take the bate...
want to keep jacoby AND lester... sox'll be far more entertaining with those on the field... entertaining if not championship caliber...
oh wait... !!
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