With just a about a week to go before Winter Meetings open officially the Red Sox are heating up the trade talks. With one handshake deal already in place with the New Jersey Mets (Red Sox send Manny Ramirez and Matt Wieters to the Mets for Scott Baker, Brian McCann and a 9th round pick), rumors of other potential deals are heating up.
Talks have the Red Sox looking to move draft picks for veteran players. Numerous negotiations taking place have the Red Sox interested in a 2B, 3B and SP. Nothing is set and stone and the Red Sox owner is always looking to talk. Other needs for the team are 1B and a #3 SP. Red Sox owner said he isnt looking to deal the teams 1st round pick but is willing to move picks after that. The team is also looking to move Indians SP prospect Carlos Carrasco and/or Royals slated starting SS Mike Aviles in a move. Word around the organization is that they are willing to practically give them away in a deal.
Its sure to be an exciting first Winter Meetings for the Rochester Red Sox. The team that was taken over is sure to be shaken up before the draft. The team is being rebuilt but is expected to win right away. Owner, Richard Chase, looks forward to meeting with all the other owners and getting some deals done.
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