Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Sox and Dodgers met at midnight last night to discuss a possible Manny trade. Rosenthal says that the Red Sox almost certainly would want right-hander Jonathan Broxton, a future closer, in a Ramirez package. Broxton is a very exciting possibility, even though he may not be on many Sox fans' radar.
The guy is 22-years-old, and had a nasty second season in the majors last year with a 2.59 ERA in 73 relief innings. In addition to his low ERA, his peripheral stats also portend future success: 11.44 K/9, almost 3 strikeouts per walk, and he held opponents to a .216 avg/.300obp/ .348 slg.
Rosenthal also reports a package of Brad Penny (ERA over 6 after the all-star break last year), third baseman Andy LaRoche and first baseman James Loney might entice the Red Sox. Penny, 28, is signed for $7.5 million next season and $8.5 million in 2008, with an $8.75 million club option for '09.
The Dodgers, however, might not want to part with top prospects if they're required to take on Ramirez's $20 million club options in both 2009 and '10, which would be the likely price for persuading him to waive his no-trade clause.
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