Garza was the first request. now the focus is on a pitcher, McNutt (McFly?), who is in AA and the AFL.
Per Boston.com“This could be done in the snap of a finger,’’ said one party associated with the talks.
And maybe it will.
A major league source familiar with the talks between the Red Sox and Cubs said yesterday, “Both sides just have dug in their heels. It shouldn’t have been this tough. This was a simple process, but it just seemed that both sides needed to come out of it with the feeling they won. And until that happens, there won’t be a deal.’’
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There have been many stories out there over the last 24 hours, and some of them collide. The Chicago side has been indicating that an agreement is close, the Red Sox side just the opposite. The Chicago side was indicating last night that a deal was pending medicals on agreed-upon prospects; the Red Sox said they knew nothing about that.
“It’s very leaky out there,’’ said a person familiar with the talks.
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The Red Sox have been focusing on righty Trey McNutt, the Cubs’ top pitching prospect, who threw in an Arizona Fall League game Wednesday. One scout’s report on him was: “Threw 93-95 and had a better breaking pitch than I’ve seen. He did have command issues.’’
