Only a day after saying the Red Sox weren't looking to make any more big moves, they make a blockbuster trade. The Red Sox trade their first round pick (1.10) and just acquired 1B Paul Konerko to the Encinitas Beach Bums for Justin Morneau and a 3rd round pick (3.12). "Being able to add Justin Morneau to the roster is a huge deal. He is an elite 1B who will impact our team for 3 years." said Owner Richard Chase.
A lot of speculation was going around on who the Red Sox were targetting at pick 1.10 in the draft. Names like Felix Hernandex, Jon Lester and Adam Jones were being thrown around. With this trade we will never know who the Red Sox were really looking to pick. "Justin Morneau would have been a top 2 pick in this years draft. To get him for pick 1.10 is a no brainer. We were looking at a few guys at 1.10 but none of them would impact like Morneau will." said Chase.
The Red Sox have been the most active making deals so far this offseason. This team is looking completely different then when Owner Richard Chase took over. What was looking like a rebuilding season for the Red Sox is now looking like a potential contender for the eMLB championship.
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