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Old 11-22-2005, 02:41 PM   #52
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Originally Posted by DiMaggio5CF
1. And the Rangers, by the way, even though they would have to give up much more than the Red Sox had to, dropped the ball.

2. They're on the verge of being a serious contender, and all they need is pitching, and this was a chance to get a good young pitcher.

3. I could understand the refusal to trade prospects for a veteran, but Beckett would fit in perfectly with their young team.
1. Hardly, they made a good offer, better than the Red Sox, and it was rejected.

2. Beckett isn't the only option.

3. The Rangers offered John Danks, the best pitching prospect in their minor league system, along with Hank Blalock.
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