Boston Red Sox - Party line: It's fun to be in mix - The Boston Globe

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The Red Sox were 10 games in front in the American League East with a 53-34 record at the All-Star break a year ago. They were 53-33, three games up in 2006, 49-38 and two games up in 2005, and 48-38 and seven games behind, in second place, in 2004. The Sox are 57-40 after yesterday's 2-1 victory over the Orioles, and are a half-game ahead of the Rays in the East. The preference would be to ... [link]

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MLB Trade Rumors: Adrian Beltre to Where?
Published 7/14/2008 by faketeams at FakeTeams
... Twins recently contacted Seattle to inquire about third baseman Adrian Beltre as they look for ways to boost their offense against lefthanded pitching, a club source said." Arizona Republic: "As trade talks continue, the Diamondbacks keep finding asking prices for veterans to be higher than they're willing to pay. As in, pitching prospects Max Scherzer and Jarrod Parker. Both are highly unlikely to be traded." Boston Globe: "Brandon Moss is one of the Sox' biggest chips in any deal for a top ...

Odds and Ends: Vizquel, Saito, Burnett, K-Rod
Published 7/14/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo notes that outfielder Brandon Moss is a top trade chip for the Red Sox, but they don't want to deal him. Also, check out Cafardo's Q&A with Globe readers ...

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