Kurant

Hendry insists he didn't put Clement up for trade, and he also said in an interview on WGN during the Cubs/Phillies game that he didn't even expect a deal done. That's also when he said Clement and Guzman were not part of the deal. But, it doesn't matter - neither were moved, and everyone is happy.

I don't imagine Boston goes chasing anything except Pedro. Because if it's not to Boston, he will be a Yankee.

As for the Cubs, with the farm system they have, which right now is just stuffed to the gills, I would hope they keep both. But in the long run, I think they will benefit more from a bullpen then Nomar, or Clement. Especially with Angel Guzman waiting in limbo. If you don't know anything about him, I went to cactus leauge games this year, and he will be awsome.

As for trading Prior/Wood, your crazy. Priors mechanics are flawless, as many, many analysits have said, last year was a freak of nature in a collision, this year has been rough.. As for Wood, well, I'd agree. It's all mechanics. But, I think he's got plenty of years left in him. Dusty is a known pitcher abuser, which really doesn't favor Wood, but this by any means is not the "last shot" they'll get. Prior and Wood will be just fine, they are both on short pitch counts, and if they get to the wild card, they will be very tough to rekon with. For anyone. As for your other trades, I would agree. I wanted Sammy out 2 years ago. I wouldn't be hurt if they traded Wood either, but I seriously doubt that happens.

As for St. Louis, I have no fucking clue. It's incredible. Well coached, well schooled, just a GOOD team, probably the best in baseball, unfortunatly.