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Originally posted by nyerinexile
Without a deal Pedro will have to prove his value. He'll be highly motivated to pitch well.
The only way you unload Manny is as part of a package deal with Nomar for A-Rod. Its not a totally illogical thing to do for Texas or some third team in a three way trade. The Sox get better hitting out of that position without giving up fielding. Texas gets a better hitter than A-Rod, a great short stop and they reduce their costs. It could happen, but I don't think it will.
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I think I agree on both points. If Pedro had a remarkable season last near, maybe not, but right now he looks like a pitcher who can give you only great innings once every 6 days. That's tough to justify $17.5M for.
Talk about a blockbuster trade: Manny and Nomar for A-rod and a prospect. But Nomar, unlike most players, has struck me as a pretty loyal Sox. Do you trade him, or actually have a chance to resign him? I think they resign him.
