So Jason Bay was dealt, and what a deal! As part of the Manny Ramirez to L.A. deal, Bay goes from the fire-sale Pirates to the playoff contending Red Sox. I’m sure he’s not complaining.
The former rookie of the year will now be part of a formative lineup and be part of this year’s playoffs. Since being the ROY, he’s struggles in Pittsburgh but now has the opportunity to have his career flourish. A good trade for Bay, and a good trade for Boston. I’m sure many of the Boston fans may be weary of the trade, but once they get to know Jason Bay and his potential, they’ll be happy. Fram a very non-team player to the pinnacle of a team player.
The 2008 playoff picture just got very interesting.
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Tagged: Boston Red Sox, Jason Bay, LA Dodgers, Manny Ramirez, Pittsburgh Pirates, playoffs
It looks like Pittsburgh is serious this time about trading Jason Bay. The BC native has been rumoured to be on the trading block before, but now the Cardinals and the D-Back’s look like the top contenders to acquire the outfielder.
I’m biased as a Cardinal fan to think that they have a good chance of getting him, although the sticking point in that trade will be Colby Rasmus. The up-and-coming outfielder has thought to be untouchable, but it seems that Bay is making the Cards reconsider. The D-Backs might have to give up their 2nd baseman prospect Bonifacio, but that could leave a big hole in the infield if current 2B Orlando Hudson leaves at the end of the year. Xavier Nady also appears to be on the way out of Pittsburgh, so he may factor into the decision making.
Let’s hope Bay can go to a team that appreciates him and can showcase his abilities to the rest of the league. He’s a strong player, one of the top Canadians in the league, and it would be great to see him on a contender.
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Tagged: Arizona Diamondbacks, Colby Rasmus, Emilio Bonifacio, Jason Bay, Orlando Hudson, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Xavier Nady
