Jan 03, 2008 5:56 PM EST

Bobby Kielty, like the rest of the baseball world, spent another afternoon yesterday waiting for news of a Johan Santana trade.

Kielty, a former teammate of Santana in Minnesota, has a particular interest in any potential deal involving the Red Sox. One of the packages thought to be offered to the Twins for the left-hander includes center fielder Coco Crisp whose departure would seemingly pave the way for Kielty?s return to the Red Sox as a reserve outfielder.

?I?m just waiting it out,? Kielty said. ?Unless another team comes in with an unbelievable offer, I?m just going to wait it out and see what happens. I love Boston, and I?m hoping something can work out.?

Via Boston Herald