MLB 2005-2006 Offseason Thread

[Joey Slugs]

Friday, December 23
WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Miguel Tejada Orioles	Cubs Mets? Angels? Red Sox?	Prior for Tejada? Dec 23 - So far, no one has met the Orioles' asking price for shortstop Miguel Tejada, The Baltimore Sun reports. The most serious talks have been with the Cubs, who are offering a package that includes right-handed pitcher Mark Prior. Baltimore would prefer Carlos Zambrano because of Prior's recent history of elbow troubles. The Cubs reportedly want left-hander Erik Bedard in the deal, but won't include top outfield prospect Felix Pie. Cubs second baseman Todd Walker, center fielder Corey Patterson and pitcher Rich Hill have also been mentioned in a deal.
WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Troy Glaus Diamondbacks	Blue Jays?	Glaus to Blue Jays? Dec 23 - The Diamondbacks and Blue Jays are on the verge of completing a trade that would send Troy Glaus and a prospect to Toronto in exchange for pitcher Miguel Batista and second baseman Orlando Hudson, ESPN's Peter Gammons has learned.
WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Kevin Millwood Indians	Red Sox? Orioles? Rangers Nationals? Dodgers? Mariners	Rangers pitch Millwood Dec 23 - The Rangers on Thursday stepped up their pursuit of Kevin Millwood, offering the right-handed starter a three-year deal worth more than $30 million, The Dallas Morning News reports. According to The Boston Globe, the Red Sox have expressed significant interest in Millwood. There were indications Thursday night the Red Sox were trying to arrange a visit for Millwood. Millwood's agent, Scott Boras, is believed to be seeking a five-year deal.
WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Julio Lugo Devil Rays	Red Sox	Holiday package Dec 23 - The Devil Rays and Red Sox continued talks Thursday about a deal that could send shortstop Julio Lugo and possibly center fielder Joey Gathright to Boston, the Tampa Tribune reports.
WHO	INTERESTED	THE SKINNY
Eric Byrnes Orioles	Pirates	Pirates talking about Byrnes Dec 23 - After failing to land Eric Byrnes in a trade last offseason, the Pirates have renewed their interest in the free-agent outfielder, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Team officials have spoken the past two days with Byrnes' agent, Mike Sasson. "I really think Pittsburgh would be a great fit," Sasson told the newspaper. "It's a blue-collar town, and Eric's a lunch-pail kind of guy. He'll break through walls for you."

[Excellance of Execution]

Hey VEL, just curious, from a Red Sox fans point of view, which player going from Boston to New York hurt the most:

1. Wade Boggs
2. Roger Clemens (even though he went to Toronto first)
3. Johnny Damon

I'm not being malicious, i'm just curious of your opinion.

[VonErich Lives]

Originally Posted by Excellance of Execution Hey VEL, just curious, from a Red Sox fans point of view, which player going from Boston to New York hurt the most: 1. Wade Boggs 2. Roger Clemens (even though he went to Toronto first) 3. Johnny Damon I'm not being malicious, i'm just curious of your opinion.

Honeslty "going to the yankees" none of the above.

Tony Clark, he was supposed to be a force here and he sucked, and they stuck with him and he sucked and he made good money and then went to the Yankees and had a good year.

Boggs didn't mean much, because he was on the downside of his career, was a very selfish player and didn't have a ton of fans after the whole Margo Adams things.

Clemens did hurt, but the pain was already felt when he had those great years in Toronto, which he went to "be closer to home".

Damon, he's in his prime and it's a direct swing, (- for red sox, + for yankees) but that being said, he's 32, and had his best year every (including playing through injuries) in a contract year. I would have liked to see him stay, and would have considered 5yr 50mil, but I wouldn't have given him the contract the yanks did...

So yeah, me Personally Tony Clark.
Most Red Sox fans over time Roger Clemens
Current knee jerk reacion, Damon.

But keep in mind there has been many more, plus I think a few yankees that went to the red sox.