Red Sox Trade Rumors

LOL yeah right. Clemens would be gone if he wanted to be. That is a blatant lie. Clemens gets what he wants, especially with the Astros. Plain and simple Clemens will goto the Red Sox IF he wants to go. Do you really think Houston wouldn't go for that right now? They need bats desperately and would offer Clemens up in a heartbeat. Why hasn't a deal happened? Clemens doesn't want one. What do the Astros have to lose for what would be a 2 month rental for the Red Sox? nothing, stupid rumor end of story

I think Boston's lead in the AL East could evaporate very quickly if they don't add another bat and possibly another starting arm. With Nixon injuring his biceps and waiting on an MRI today, and on top of that, the Yankees adding Abreu, Boston may need another hitter in that lineup to matchup with New York.

rdff41 why dont you read the article and u will see why he didnt got and wont go

MLB Insider the lead is a half a game the lead has evaporated.

The sox will make a huge move they will get a reliever starter and a bat

I did read the article. Its a lie.

Any chance the Red Sox want Burrell now that Nixon is hurt?

I think Boston's hitting is fine. Peña has looked good at the plate and he'll fill in nicely for Nixon... not necessarily defensively. Bullpen is looking stronger though not as strong as it could be. A good starter would be nice though...

By the end of the day Clemens will be wearing an Astros uniform... I'd bet virtually anything on it.

Burrell's never played RF before, but I guess they could move some guys around. Only if Gillick eats major salary, I'd think. Then again, why not just do what the Yankees did and acquire the salary?

Here you go Kramerica. Look at it like this. Clemens chose to be near his family, near his son, near his restaurant. The Red Sox would not have offered him such a sweet deal that the Astros did. Clemens is pitching solely for the love of the game, not for padding stats like the Red Sox fans think. This is just one of MANY stories I have heard from Sox fans about Clemens.

Kramerica- exactly what are the Sox going to give up to get these players in this 'big move'.

Reds trade for Kyle Lohse from the Twins.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/jon_heyman/07/31/monday.trades/index.html

"Here you go Kramerica. Look at it like this. Clemens chose to be near his family, near his son, near his restaurant. The Red Sox would not have offered him such a sweet deal that the Astros did. Clemens is pitching solely for the love of the game, not for padding stats like the Red Sox fans think. This is just one of MANY stories I have heard from Sox fans about Clemens."

What are you saying? Clemens is all about history.....Clemens chose the astros but now wants to change his mind but is to late, thats all he wont be traded and it says clearly in the article that he wont but he wishes he could make the decision over again.

"exactly what are the Sox going to give up to get these players in this 'big move'."

to be honest i dont know tehy have called everyone about everyone-tejada,soriano,Oswalt,Schimdt,Zito,ABreu,Lidge etc

The Red Sox went crazy when the Abreu deal went down and started calling everyone trying to get something done Lugo was asked if he would play second and said if they pay him like a shortstop teh red sox balked so that deal may have fallen apart

Give me a break. You are taking the word of nobody directly. That is a rumor and a bad one. Clemens gets what he wants. That is the same as me saying the 911 attacks were all committed by the govt., but we couldn't let the public know so we have to blame it on Al Qaeda. Yeah right. There is no way, absolutely no way that the Astros would still have Clemens if he wanted to be traded because Drayton is a business man and he would get a ton in return for Clemens.

Tavarez or Seanez wold be involved in the deal with the rockies.

You are very right RD. It is simply a rumor and a bad one at that. It's sad that people make this stuff up. Clemens has a fist around Astros management and could do whatever he wants. None of this I want my cake and eat it too crap. He is a man of decision and would do it if he wanted.

Just to point out I am yes both an Astros fan and a Red Sox fan. Favorite NL and AL teams.

rdff41 your analogy sucks for one.....Clemens does get what he wants he wants to be a red sox but clemans doesnt want to hurt the houston fan base so he wont.Its a reasonable rumor but because the rumor says it wont happen you think its not laginament

Well Ok. You can believe what you like, but it's a lie plain and simple. I don't think its legitament because I didn't here it from the FRIENDS OF ROGER. I heard it from a journalist who is trying to get hype, which is fine, but journalists shouldn't publish stuff that is most likely untrue. That is all I am saying. Houston fan base is not like the Boston fan base. We do not trash and hate a player for leaving if we understand why.

Red sox fans only trashed Clemens when he went to the Yankees he was given standing o's when he was a blue jay

i dont belive any of these trades, the red sox will pull off some trade that no one will be expecting, isnt that how it always is?

Prior and Dempster for Pedroia, Pauley and cash.

actually I think there's some truth to recent the lowell rumors... his value has spiked this year (as compared to last) and cora youk team at third (if boston also gets shealy) would be an acceptable risk if a "quality starter" also comes on board.

To me it's the only one that makes sense.

Purple,

I'm just wondering what the Sox would have to add to get a quality starter in return for Lowell. Yes, he's turned it around, and yes, he is a doubles machine and defensive rock, but I just can't see the Sox getting an arm for Lowell in addition to Shealy unless they pick up nearly his entire salary or add a high-ceiling prospect.

D and D, well I was figure that was the case. Minimum the sox would be pretty much picking up Lowell's tab. Max would be sacrificing Jacoby Ellsbury or even worse Dustin Pedroia...

I don't see the Prior and Dempster deal going down. Prior is too much of a risk and Dempster is too shakey...

I don't see the Prior deal going down either, I just plucked it from a Chicago radio station rumor making the rounds. I should have referenced it, but I was too busy typing in about four differen sites.