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R_Stantz
Regarding Daniels’ Comments: Wow… I don’t think I’ve ever read a still employed GM offer such a candid and stark assessment of one of his moves. Good for him for being so honest.
Kyle B.
He’s made plenty of good moves and no one can knock him for a trade right now, that we won’t even know if it’s truly terrible for another 2-3 seasons. CJ Edwards was the gem of the trade, and it depends on how he develops.
FOmeOLS
It’s not like he could say otherwise.
It will be interesting to see what Daniels does now without Nolan Ryan around to offer counsel.
Daniels very much seems like a guy who prefers Yes men to those who speak their minds.
Jeff Todd
I removed that bullet because we actually ran it a few days ago, when Daniels’ comments were originally reported by Zach Buchanan of the Arizona Republic. Here’s a link for anyone who is interested: mlbtraderumors.com/2014/03/al-notes-pierzynski-har…
johnsilver
Almanzar isn’t a real prospect any longer. I don’t understand why Boston would refuse to take an equal type organizational filler type guy back in return. Almanzar just has too many holes in his game still after 5y of organized ball and has shown little enthusiasm to improve at any of them yet.
Spit Ball
I’d rather have Almanzar back unless the Orioles want to give up something semi promising. He has not been great by any means but their still is potential their. He did have 16 homers and 50 extra base hits last year at AA. I watched him sparingly at Portland last year and he does make hard contact. His plate discipline could be worse. He still has a chance (however small) to be a power bat and that’s one thing the Sox lack a bit.