Boston Red Sox Wiretap

Report: No Truth To Hanley Rumors

There is reportedly no truth to rumors that the Red Sox and Marlins are discussing a possible trade involving shortstop Hanley Ramirez.

A report in the New York Daily News on Sunday suggested that the two clubs, who agreed to a trade earlier this decade involving Ramirez, were talking about a blockbuster deal.

"There is no truth to the rumor that the #Marlins are in trade talks with the #Red Sox -- or anyone else -- for shortstop Hanley Ramirez," Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald wrote on his Twitter page.

Via Twitter (Clark Spencer)


Boston Focusing On Lackey, Not Halladay

The Red Sox are said to be focusing their attention on John Lackey instead of Roy Halladay.

Boston doesn't like the idea of giving up Clay Buchholz and Casey Kelly in a deal for Halladay, and signing Lackey could give them the flexibility to make a trade for a hitter.

The Boston Globe reports that unless the Blue Jays lower their asking price, the Red Sox will court Lackey and possibly deal Buchholz for a guy like Miguel Cabrera or Adrian Gonzalez.

Via Boston Globe


Eight Teams Interested In Saito

Eight teams are interested in reliever Takashi Saito, according to Japanese reports.

The clubs that are keeping an eye on Saito include the White Sox, Cubs, Braves and Mets.

Saito went 3-3 with a 2.43 ERA in 56 appearances for the Red Sox in 2009.

Via NPB Tracker


Red Sox Nov 2009 Archive