Red Sox Trade Rumor

[James282]

As relayed on MLB radio on XM, the Red Sox and Rockies are discussing a deal that would send Julian Tavarez, Mike Lowell, and unnamed prospects to the Rockies for Todd Helton and his fat contract. Thoughts?

James

[TeeJayOrTJ]

This proposed trade better include Clement. Helton has a ton of money left on that contract and his back is all messed up. Although, he would look real good batting out of the 2 hole all year. COL also has to be picking up some money in this contact, or else it makes no sense.

[kyleb]

Obviously Colorado will pick up some of the salary.

[James282]

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/artic...6&fext=.jsp

now on mlb.com as well.

[James282]

"This winter, the Rockies said they were open to discussing trading Helton, knowing that they'll have to eat a significant portion of the $90.1 million Helton is owed through 2011."

" FoxSports.com identified Triple-A center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury as a target of the Rockies."

Ellsbury is the top position player prospect in the sox organization. Not much power, but big time speed that he uses well on D and offense.

James

[Green Kool Aid]

HIs OPS at coors is 1141 compared to 900 on the road.

Are you referring to "stats" as like RBI/run stuff?

[TeeJayOrTJ]

Yeah the question comes out how much. He is owed 90mil or so over the next 5 years. 1/2 of that better be picked up and there is no way the Sox should include any of their top prospects in the trade.

[kyleb]

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Yeah the question comes out how much. He is owed 90mil or so over the next 5 years. 1/2 of that better be picked up and there is no way the Sox should include any of their top prospects in the trade.

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HALF?

Not a chance, given the market.

[Green Kool Aid]

LOL this will kill heltons career stats.

[THAY3R]

LOL it will help his "stats" and it's not even close.