07-17-2009, 04:30 PM
<!--quoteo(post=50433:date=Jul 17 2009, 01:51 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Jul 17 2009, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=50424:date=Jul 17 2009, 12:40 PM:name=ruby23)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ruby23 @ Jul 17 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <!--quotec-->FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal has learned that Julio Lugo will be designated for assignment before Friday's game. Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein will continue to search for trade partners, but he's unlikely to net anything significant. Lugo is still owed the remainder of his $9 million salary this season (or about $4 million), plus $9 million for 2010. His 25-man roster spot will be given to either Mike Lowell or Jed Lowrie, both of whom are expected back from the disabled list this weekend.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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It would be nice to get him for the minimum just like Ryan, but we'd probably be blocked by several teams.
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I might be wrong, but I don't think anyone can block us, without claiming him, at which point the red sox would be doing handstands. If anyone claims him, they are liable for his contract. What's more likely is that he clears waivers, is a FA, and signs with anyone he wants for the prorated minimum.
The other option is to offer them a "prospect" like Jason Dubois for him, with the understanding that the BoSox would have to pay 98 percent of his salary. However, at that point, I think the commissioners office has to OK it.
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It would be nice to get him for the minimum just like Ryan, but we'd probably be blocked by several teams.
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I might be wrong, but I don't think anyone can block us, without claiming him, at which point the red sox would be doing handstands. If anyone claims him, they are liable for his contract. What's more likely is that he clears waivers, is a FA, and signs with anyone he wants for the prorated minimum.
The other option is to offer them a "prospect" like Jason Dubois for him, with the understanding that the BoSox would have to pay 98 percent of his salary. However, at that point, I think the commissioners office has to OK it.
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