Re: Boston Red Sox
Ahh, I was hoping this would get resurrected. I'd love having Clemens back, but he won't leave Houston. The only reason he agreed not to retire was because he could be so close to home pitching for the Astros. So he's not going anywhere.
The prospect of the Randy Johnson trade, however, excites me. Nomar to Chi Cubs, Cubs send three prospects to Arizona, D'Backs send Johnson to Boston.
It would be perfect. Slumping Nomar would be gone, making way for Pokey to move over to short. Bellhorn's the new second baseman, Mueller at third, and Youkilis who just got sent back to Pawtucket (boo!!) returns as back up. Red Sox starting pitchers go Martinez, Schilling, Johnson, Lowe, Wakefield...aside from a temporarily rutted Lowe, that's strong. Arroyo is backup starter, and Burger King Kim goes directly to hell, does not pass go or collect 200 dollars.
I've really thought all this out. Epstein and Francona deny it, but I'm not ruling it out. Schilling and Johnson are really good friends...it could happen. My fantasy.
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