Boston and LA trade

[kalinecountry]

I get the feeling Beckett will be rejuvenated in LA and not throw purpose batting practice pitches in game which sure seemed like the case the past couple of months.
He is still a complete asshole and now back in the NL I would like nothing better than to see a pitcher jam/throw at him or inside and on his hand(s).

Crawford imo, was near great to great in tampa, but under the 24/7 microscope in boston never got going, part mind, part injuries,

The guess here is that Gonzalez also didn't like the bs with valentine, and being a west coast guy must have let it be known he wished to be out of boston.

The dodgers have one of those huge money deals with tv, so as much as it's a boatload of money, they will have it and then some.

Found a couple of links regarding the prospects the redsox got in the deal.
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/inde...kbuster-trade-allen-webster-rubby-de-la-rosa/
redsox add pair of 98 mph men.
from fangraphs

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012...on-red-sox-nine-player-trade-beckett-gonzalez
Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox Complete Nine-Player Blockbuster Trade.
from minorleagueball

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8306109/financial-concern-window-comes-new-dodgers-regime
from grantland

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/arti...50395fa51f5fa435499379.txt?viewmode=fullstory
Blockbuster deal doesn't guarantee Dodgers anything — just ask Marlins, Angels or Tigers fans.
from the oakland press

 

[kingofdetroit57]

I agree, KC. I think they will all do better in LA, I just doubt they'll ever live up to what they cost. It's a different market and a different strategy there right now though, so the move does make sense for the "we're not the same old Dodgers" campaign.

 

[kalinecountry]

and since then....

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story...r-bobby-valentine-calls-2012-season-miserable
Bobby V: Don't question my integrity....valentine lashing out.
from espn

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/e...s-2012-has-been-miserable-but-wants-to-return
Don't ask Bobby V if he's 'checked out,' or he'll 'punch you in the mouth'.
boston media gets under valentine's skin.
from cbssports

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/bobby-valentines-misery/
bobby valentine's misery.
from fangraphs

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-b...ls-radio-host-d-punch-him-212231984--mlb.html
Bobby Valentine tells radio host he’d punch him ‘right in the mouth,’ describes year as ‘miserable’.
from yahoosports

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/8343255/bobby-valentine-seems-for-count
Bobby Valentine down for count.
Embattled Red Sox manager lets wounded pride get better of him.
from espn

latest is the sox will try to get ex-pitching coach and current manager of the bluejays john farrell to manage them in 2013.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/base...obby-Valentine-last-days-in-Boston/57661316/1
Valentine's replacement deserves a better chance.
from usatoday