Garciaparra and the Chicago Cubs?

from what i'm reading up heeyuh in the local papers, the deal is contingent upon big randy agreeing to go to the sox.

Don't think it's gonna happen.

Agree

I hope not.

Nomar is the best ! Talented, hard-working, humble. He was badly mistreated by Theo-the-Great-One, who also failed to sign Lowe, Martinez, and Varitek, and, in not doing so, has pretty much destroyed the team's cohesiveness.

Now there are those who say "well, they offered him $60 million". All salaries in MLB are absurd, so it was not unreasonable for Nomar to think he should get more.

Ortiz was the only one signed, and he is having a career year.

I am so NOT impressed with Epstein.

Nomar's a great player, but I don't know why he was so pissed they tried to trade him...he turned down a contract, then they tried to trade him? What's the big deal? Makes sense to me. If anything, you'd think Manny would have been sour, and look at him. That's not Theo's fault.

He (Nomar) made a counter-offer, which was ignored.

He's a decent guy, and if he feels he was mistreated, I believe him.

Ortiz? He's out for the next 5 games. Bad temper!

This team has very little heart right now.

Nomar always played hard and with spirit, but Theo ruined that. Varitek, too, is missing his extra edge. Lowe is off fighting his inner demons somewhere. And Pedro is showing just enough to convince other teams he's still got it; his prima donna feathers were seriously ruffled when his contract demands were not met.

Poor upper management all around.

Yea the red sox aren't doing too hot mentally...

We're really glad you've got such a firm grasp on the team's mental state, angie. Pedro's just fighting to show he's still got it, huh? But yea...they suck right now.

I think you misunderstood my comment about Pedro. He seems to be just showing enough to be sure other teams don't think his career is over. I don't sense that he is giving his all. I could be wrong. I hope I'm wrong.

SAY IT AIN'T SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nomar's been traded ?? i'm in shock

ESPN is reporting a 4-team trade:

i don't think the trade's official until the commish approves it...

this is a sad sad day up heeyuh in red sox nation...

w00t!! w00t!!

Boston loses a class act. highly talented player and gets two so-so ones in return. Yep, great move Theo, this'll definitely help our World Series cause.

I guess when you're spending 100 plus million dollars, I don't get why you get fiscally tough with one of your best.


Does anyone think he'll stay in Chicago at season's end ? Can they afford him ? Will they pay him what he wants ? Is L.A. still an option ?


(sigh) I will miss him.

Why do the Red Sox work so hard, to hurt themselves?

It's hard to imagine that the circumstances over the course of this season (including the pre-season) led to this.

This might be as bad as letting Clemens go to the Yankees.

As far as the Cubs are concerned, they still won't catch the Cards. They still have a shot at the Series coming through that hole, but only if Prior gets well and their bully nuts it up.

Everyone's bashing this trade, but you gotta look at the other side of the coin. It's been reported Nomar was a cancer in the clubhouse...I mean, he's STILL pissed about them trying to trade him in the offseason? C'mon, move on buddy.

I know he's pretty much a jackass as a writer, but he gets to see first hand what the clubhouse atmosphere is like and how players are behind the scenes...
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2004/08/01/in_short_it_was_time_for_him_to_go/

Fact is, he was leaving when the season was over. They had to get something for him rather than watching him just walk. Now we've got 3 gold glovers in the infield. Also, I heard...Nomah said something along the lines he told the Sox before the trade he might have to sit out until Sept to rest his heel, but if he goes to the Cubs he can play. What does that tell you?

Wow, I never thought I would see you turn on him so quickly, Slap.

Weren't you a huge fan just a coupla days ago?