News From The Nation

Red Sox Nation, that is...

So "Everyday" Allen Embree got designated...he was great the last couple of seasons, but honestly, I think the Sox treated him like Henry Ford used to treat his employees! Anyway, we got Hyzdu back...again...I hope he does better with Boston than he did with the Padres

Anyways, we got Graffanino from the Royals, too. Personally, I think he's a great addition as a utility player. Now if they could just work on their pitching...

Speaking of which,

3. Billy Wagner, LHP, Phillies The Red Sox say they won't trade infielder Hanley Ramirez or pitchers Jon Lester, Jon Papelbon and Manny Delcarman, the jewels of their system who are close to being major league ready. That means no deal with Philadelphia. The Phillies still aren't out of the wacky NL East race, so they'll need to be overwhelmed to move Wagner, a free agent after the season.

Ten bucks says the Sox grab him in the off season when he gets that nifty "free agent" status...as long as we beat NY the punch...