Lil Bit Special Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/ 10:23am: SI.com's Jon Heyman confirms the deal. 10:02am: Red Sox exec Ben Cherington was on XM's MLB Home Plate radio station recently. He says "the report is premature." 9:43am: MLB.com's Jim Molony received a "no comment" from the Red Sox on McRae's report. Royals exec Mike Arbuckle said Crisp is still under Red Sox control, while Kansas City Star writer Joe Posnanski says there's something to the rumor. 8:48am: According to Brian McRae reporting for Sports Radio 810 in Kansas City, the Royals acquired Coco Crisp from the Red Sox for reliever Ramon Ramirez. I emailed McRae to confirm, and he said, "It's a done deal." The Royals get speed and a capable center fielder, while the Red Sox receive a quality late-game reliever. Crisp, 29, hit .283/.344/.407 in 409 plate appearances this year. His center field defense saved 26 bases over the average last year, but was two below this year (he did battle groin, hamstring, knee, and foot issues). Crisp will earn $5.75MM in '09 and has an $8MM club option with a $500K buyout for '10. The Red Sox trim payroll here, as Ramirez is not yet arbitration-eligible. He will not reach free agency until after the 2012 season, so the Red Sox impressively acquired four years of his services. The 27 year-old posted a 2.64 ERA in 71.2 innings this year while whiffing 70. The Royals might have to add a reliever to compensate for his absence, though they're now at their payroll limit. They're also a bit heavy on outfielders at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Good deal all around. Boston gets someone to replace Timlin and possible allows Masterson to necome a starter. Coco never took off in Boston like he did in Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Good deal all around. Boston gets someone to replace Timlin and possible allows Masterson to necome a starter. Coco never took off in Boston like he did in Cleveland. Very good deal all around. BoSox get a quality arm on the cheap for a couple of years and KC gets a productive outfielder who still has some upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Both players suck Coco sucked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Both players suck Coco sucked So you are saying that it was an even trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Good trade by the Sawx You trade a guy that isn't all that, for a decent reliever in the AL Central....not sure if he'll be all that great in the AL East though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Seems to me a good deal for Boston - got a young arm for the bullpen and gave up an outfielder they do not need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 The Sox had to move Crisp. He's not good enough to start on that team, but he's too good to not be playing regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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