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Originally Posted by Ilow
There is something about having security, knowing where you are going to be, but there isn't ever total security. Shoot, he was under contract, but they already tried to trade him and put him on waivers. Not that logic an Manny have any business in the same hemisphere. He said it himself, he knows he will get paid one way or the other, although I think that it is asking a lot to think he will get 4 years $100 Mil.
You are correct that the Angels were already looking very good without TexMex, and he will certainly help them. It is an interesting message, because it is unlikely that they will be able to sign him after this year, so they basically gave up Kotchman for a rental.
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yeah.. but it's Manny. He'll get paid. despite other opinions he's a top 5 right handed hitter of all time. Most teams would kill to have his production..even if it means putting up with his cell phone. I think he's really just saying he's tired of Boston pulling out the Trade card every year. He knows Boston is a tough town to play in and they are smart (at least they are now) and they have the cash.
I think for the Angels this trade was for the sole purpose of trying to get out of the first round of the playoffs this time.