Manny Ramirez was traded at the deadline in a three way trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers. In the trade, Ramirez went to the Dodgers, Jason Bay to the Red Sox, and the Pirates received Andy Laroche, Brandon Moss, Craig Hansen, and Bryan Morris. A three way trade had been rumored to the Florida Marlins, but fell through this morning and the Dodgers entered the equation.
This trade truly shows just how desperate the Red Sox were to rid themselves of Ramirez, as Moss and Hansen are both top prospects. Bay does have one more year on his contract at just 7.5 million. After weeks of rumors surrounding whether the Pirates would or would not trade Bay, this deadline deal has brought them a very nice haul of young players who are major league ready.
I completely agree. We got hosed! Gave up the best player involved in the trade plus two great prospects.
This trade rocks for the Dodgers. Lineup looks a lot better with Manny in the middle of it. Andy Laroche will never live up to the promise many thought he had.