It won't happen. The way Theo prizes the prospects, it just won't happen.
Found July 23, 2008 on
Lansdowne 9:
PLAYERS:
Clay Buchholz,
Brian Fuentes
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees
Clay Buchholz has been struggling as a starter for the Red Sox, but his ceiling is through the roof. He can become a valuable commodity once he gets his act together. It's no wonder why the Rockies are asking for the highly-touted right-hander. The drop from the AL East to the NL West is huge. Buchholz would certainly excel in his role playing home games at Coors Field. He will be pitching against the likes of the Giants, Diamondbacks, and Padres.
The Denver Post has reported that the Rockies have asked for Buchholz in exchange for reliever Brian Fuentes:
T"he Rockies are playing an intriguing game of poker with closer Brian Fuentes. The price is high, causing most interested teams ? the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Yankees and Mets, the Boston Red Sox and the Florida Marlins ? to consider other options. Colorado wants a premium starting pitcher, a fair demand save for the fact the teams interested in Fuentes see him as a two-month rental, not a long-term s...
Original Story:
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2 Comments:
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Clay is easily the best player of all the offers quoted in the Post's story.... The Sox need to be realistic with demands like this.
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