AGon to Red Sox talks ongoing

[nevadaO]

Red Sox, Padres Talking Adrian Gonzalez Trade

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [December 3 at 4:46pm CST]

The Red Sox and Padres are discussing a potential trade that would send Adrian Gonzalez to Boston, according to Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com. Red Sox GM Theo Epstein appears to be making "some headway" in tempting Padres GM Jed Hoyer with a package of top prospects, Edes reports.

The proposed deal would include minor league players only. Hoyer, new assistant Josh Byrnes and Padres exec Jason McLeod are all former Red Sox executives, so they know the team's system well. Other clubs also have strong interest in the first baseman.

The Padres must address multiple needs on a limited budget this offseason and trading Gonzalez and his $5.5MM salary would give the team some flexibility. However, few hitters have Gonzalez's power and they would create a hole by dealing their first baseman.

The Red Sox, who have long had interest in Gonzalez, could move Kevin Youkilis to third base to make room. A trade for Gonzalez would effectively end Adrian Beltre's tenure in Boston.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/12/red-sox-padres-talking-adrian-gonzalez-trade.html

[JTrea81]

If he goes to Boston, he's not going to be a FA.

[scOtt]

If he goes to Boston, he's not going to be a FA.

I wouldn't guarantee that, but Boston is one of the very few teams I could see it happening.

[nevadaO]

Well, I guess the place for non-Orioles news is in fact the Orioles section. Lesson learned...

[Crazysilver03]

Well, I guess the place for non-Orioles news is in fact the Orioles section. Lesson learned...

With how nitty-picky the board is about every move, you know it will get discussed on the main board.

If Cesar Izturis was on another team and was non-tendered, there would be people asking if we should go after him.

[scOtt]

With how nitty-picky the board is about every move, you know it will get discussed on the main board.

If Cesar Izturis was on another team and was non-tendered, there would be people asking if we should go after him.

That is SOOOO true! :rofl:

[Sports Guy]

If he goes to Boston, he's not going to be a FA.

Most likely this is true.

[Moose Milligan]

Linked to Crawford, Werth and now A-Gon. Made an offer on Rivera. Looks like they're not taking a 3rd place finish very lightly.

[Capn Vivi]

Linked to Crawford, Werth and now A-Gon. Made an offer on Rivera. Looks like they're not taking a 3rd place finish very lightly.

Apparently the market share for the Red Sox in the New England sports market is on the decline. This behavior is probably just as much a reflection of that as their place in the 2010 standings.