Adrian Gonzalez traded to the Red Sox!

"According to a major league source, minor leaguers Casey Kelly, Reymond Fuentes, and Anthony Rizzo are the agreed upon players that would be sent to the Padres in exchange for Adrian Gonzalez"

All I know is that this is a huge pick up for the Sox. Thoughts?

I keep reading different stories, once said it's final, a few said they're discussing with the Padres, some said they're 'very close'. But it looks like a sure thing either way.

That's a lot to give up though, 3 of their top 6 prospects? Guess Beltre definitely won't be going back.

I keep reading different stories, once said it's final, a few said they're discussing with the Padres, some said they're 'very close'. But it looks like a sure thing either way.

That's a lot to give up though, 3 of their top 6 prospects? Guess Beltre definitely won't be going back.

JohnBean42

Very reasonable trade. Red Sox get their man, the Padres get paid handsomely, but the Red Sox get to keep several key prospects. Both sides are probably happy with this.

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"]

I keep reading different stories, once said it's final, a few said they're discussing with the Padres, some said they're 'very close'. But it looks like a sure thing either way.

That's a lot to give up though, 3 of their top 6 prospects? Guess Beltre definitely won't be going back.

ethanpaige

But they traded they're highest ranked one, Kelly. Even though he struggled last year, he's was still regarded as their best.

I think it's a trade that is judged a few years down the road, once the three prospects get their chance to shine.

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

Jaysonguy

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

No_Hablo_Ingles

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

No_Hablo_Ingles

1. They have the money

2. He's a legend

Also that has nothng to do with how the Red Sox are getting a bat when they desperately need arms, also sad how they went chasing after Mariano just to be turned down. So they screwed up their relationship with Papelbon for a player that wasn't going to sign.

not to mention they basically have no farm system (yankees)xbox360isgr8t

They have one of the best, not too sure how you say they don't have a farm system when it's one of their strengths now

Joba, Hughes, Cano, Wang, Gardner, Jackson, Cabrera....

Seriously, there's a ton of guys that have either contributed towards a world championship or been traded for missing pieces

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

Jaysonguy

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

No_Hablo_Ingles

Good trade for the Sox. [QUOTE="No_Hablo_Ingles"][QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

Master_Live

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

Jaysonguy

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

Spellingiscool

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

Is it pretty fair to say that the red sox might be a serious contender if everyone stays healthy?

[QUOTE="Spellingiscool"][QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

No_Hablo_Ingles

Sounds exactly like a bandwagoner. :P

I hate being a Padres fan...HurricaneHugo

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

Spellingiscool

Yes, because as we all know the Patriots have had a long and storied past filled with many championships. In no way did all their success come in the last ten years

And yet they still won't compete with the Yankees-Halftime-

Why wouldn't they compete with the Yankees? That is quite a bold statement considering last year before everyone got injuried on the team they were a game back before the all star break and that was with Beckett and Lackey pitching mediocre.

The Yankees have problems of their own as well you know. They are getting older at some of their positions and at those positions they are hoping big bats from as well. Their pitching isn't as solid as everyone thinks. Yes Hughes is a good and up coming pitcher but he also slumped at times last year which is possible to happen as well going into next year because he is still young. Sabathia in my opinion is the only sure pitcher and obviously if they pick up Lee they will have another one, but other than that their rest of their staff does not scare me. Who Vasquez, or Burnett? Really?

If Beckett can turn things around and I'm sure Lackey will be a little better, because I gave him a mulligan seeing he came from the west to the east, this will be a top notch rotation. They need some holes to fill in the bullpen and they will be fine. Their lineup has something that they really haven't had since Manny's departure. If Ortiz can do what he last year, and Gonzo does his thing you will have that possilbe 3-4 4-5 middle of the lineup that will be just as good as when Manny was in there. Saying they won't compete is rediculous.

[QUOTE="-Halftime-"]And yet they still won't compete with the Yankeesxscrapzx

Why wouldn't they compete with the Yankees? That is quite a bold statement considering last year before everyone got injuried on the team they were a game back before the all star break and that was with Beckett and Lackey pitching mediocre.

but it wasnt the injuries that hurt the team, it was the friggin bullpen

as for the trade, it should work wonders, im excited. the sox still have a lot of work to do, they need one more bat and they need some serious work in the bullpen

well it looks like this isnt going to happen now

wtf :?

[QUOTE="-Halftime-"]And yet they still won't compete with the Yankeesxscrapzx

Why wouldn't they compete with the Yankees? That is quite a bold statement considering last year before everyone got injuried on the team they were a game back before the all star break and that was with Beckett and Lackey pitching mediocre.

The Yankees have problems of their own as well you know. They are getting older at some of their positions and at those positions they are hoping big bats from as well. Their pitching isn't as solid as everyone thinks. Yes Hughes is a good and up coming pitcher but he also slumped at times last year which is possible to happen as well going into next year because he is still young. Sabathia in my opinion is the only sure pitcher and obviously if they pick up Lee they will have another one, but other than that their rest of their staff does not scare me. Who Vasquez, or Burnett? Really?

If Beckett can turn things around and I'm sure Lackey will be a little better, because I gave him a mulligan seeing he came from the west to the east, this will be a top notch rotation. They need some holes to fill in the bullpen and they will be fine. Their lineup has something that they really haven't had since Manny's departure. If Ortiz can do what he last year, and Gonzo does his thing you will have that possilbe 3-4 4-5 middle of the lineup that will be just as good as when Manny was in there. Saying they won't compete is rediculous.

Deal falls through...for now

Link.

that deal is done, no extension though

Deal falls through...for now

Link.

JohnBean42

Deal falls through...for now

Link.

Deal falls through...for now

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[QUOTE="xscrapzx"][QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"] they have officially acquired him. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/12/red-sox-acquire-adrian-gonzalez-1.htmlxbox360isgr8t

[QUOTE="Spellingiscool"][QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

As a Yankee fan it's always nice to see the Red Sox screw up their organization

Their plan revolves around bats instead of beefing up their pitching and the bottom will fall out next season

Great trade for the Rays and Yankees

Jaysonguy

Yes, because as we all know the Patriots have had a long and storied past filled with many championships. In no way did all their success come in the last ten years

I'm sure it's less of a pitchers park than Petco, but i thought the Righties with the monster were expected to do much better? Not lefties...X360PS3AMD05

ef rich teams man. braves4lifeN0madic

[QUOTE="N0madic"]ef rich teams man. braves4lifexscrapzx