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Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
I don't think either of us knows enough about what's really on the table to have this argument. Setting the Sauerbeck trade aside -- weren't the deals you were talking about at very different times? -- let's look at the Schilling situation. You're saying that the D-Backs asked the Yankees for the sun and the moon, and when NY said now, they took a couple of asteroids from the Sox. (Or will, if Schilling agrees to an extension, etc.) The question is, did they talk to the Yankees about something less? Just the sun? Just the moon? I just can't believe that they didn't explore other deals. In fact, I find it more plausible that someone working for the Yankees told the media, off the record, that they're not doing a deal for Schilling because Arizona was asking for too much.
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It's no secret that AZ wanted Johnson AND Soriano. I believe I read an article before Boston was even mentioned that indicated that Cashman offered either player and some prospects to complete the deal. Arizona refused to budge from their initial demand. I think we can agree that that price is too high for a 38 year old pitcher who won't move without a 3 year contract extension (at $15 mil per). Boston offered Fossum and three prospects and the deal was done quickly*. I haven't heard much about the prospects, but I imagine if they were anything special, I would have.
And why are we setting the Sauerbeck trade aside?
TM
*Still not completely done. I imagine if the Yanks actually wanted to lose Johnson and Soriano, Schilling would jump Boston's ship in a heartbeat.
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