Proud bro, again telling you didn't bother to google before writing. Bro who are we to change the baseball history. History are made in the ballparks not here in Sajha ;) I will leave up to Red Sox to prove me wrong. Let?s see what Red Sox have to offer :=) BOSS is not the richest person or the sports owner in the world. He is a baseball fan first and the owner. He tries to put the best players and the team in the field. He gives every effort to win every year. Baseball fans adore him. Yankees is run by a true baseball fan. Business aspect comes 2nd to the BOSS. But I suspect on the John Henry intention, I don?t know how much of a Red Sox fan would he been, if he was not to own the Red Sox. Wasn?t he they guy who banked few millions selling Florida Marlins to buy Red Sox??? Proud said ?There's no single club that plays just to go the playoffs.? >>> Oh really, there are baseball teams which are running as a business. There are few greedy team owners who are in the baseball business just to bank some money. Proud said ?Yeah, Nomar is my favorite player. But see what we got in exchange of him. If he was 100% healthy, then sure we would have like to have him. Our team was fighting to get to the playoffs, Nomar surely couldn't play day after day. We needed someone who could contribute every single game. ANd that's what we got. And see the results.? >>> That is wrong brother. You do not ship your franchise and the most beloved player when is coming back from injury. He gave 110% when he was in the field. I guess Red Sox were desperate to win ONE championship so the best player got shipped. I am sure we will be talking about this trade for long time to come. Regarding Nomar and making no 10 list in ESPN?s top free agents: There is no doubt there are few short stop that are different league than others. AROD, DJ2, Tejada and Nomar are different breed of Short Stop. Most of the guys hit for average, good runners, good arm strength and are good fielder. I still think Nomar should command more money than DJ2 and Tejada. It?s not me who disrespected Nomar, its Red Sox. I would love to have him in Yankees uniform if he can play 2nd base. I got that kinda respect for Nomar. The reason I mentioned him barely making #10 was that your Ortiz would not have ranked above Nomar. That?s all. I hope you got it this time :=) Here's the Ortiz's contract extension info: he signed contract extension in May 21, 2004. It was 2 year contract extension for 12.5 Mils. Do you know why he didn't ask for 15-20 mils/year contract extension, coz he knows he is a DH and DH doesn't command big contract. I hope now you understand what difference what 1st baseman and DH is. and make sure to check out the disparity in their contract value. About Veritek, He has been red Sox for 8/9 years (???). Veritek was offered the contract extension - $6 mil/year for 4 years which he rejected earlier this year. He made decent money this year. I believe somewhere around $6-7 mil a year which seems to be good. But he is going to command more than Posada and IROD. What you ranting about the Manny and future hall of famers??? There is only ONE future one hall of famer in Red Sox roster and he is PEDRO. I believe Schilling still need to have 2 more years of similar performance he did this year. I trust Peter Gammons on it. Let?s not get it wrong, Schilling is a great pitcher and I like the dude. He loves the Baseball and is a great fan of the game. I respect him. But I don?t think he will be shrined in Cooperstown if he is to retire today. Theo has done a good job this year. Let?s not forget Red Sox are the #2 spenders past few years and this is the first time they have won. As I said I will judge him by end of the 2005 season but he has done a fabulous job in short time. About the Cashman losing the job ? Proud bro, you are talking about YANKEES. Not some other franchise in baseball. If you don?t win in Yankees land, you will be in hot seat, it does not matter if you are Torre or Cashman or the great Yogi Berra or Don Mattingly. I know you guys are proud of your Pats and the championships. But why you need to bring Pats in baseball forum for no reason. You are comparing apples with oranges. Bro, did you know why Yankees are favor to win??? Coz they are YANKEES :=) Red Sox fans, I will be happy to over any of my postings regarding baseball, if you were to find any non valid point ;) Yes, Red Sox may not win another championship again in our lifetime. I will leave that to Red Sox, let them prove me wrong :=) I am disappointed none of you could do the math for m, here it is: 20 X 86 = 1720 LOL Here?s the fact: - Derek Jeter won his first gold glove award. - Top 6 hitters of NY Yankees are coming back next season ? DJ2, AROD, Sheffield, Giambi, Matsui, Bernie. - Pedro declined the 2 year offer by Red Sox - 1/02/04 - Veritek agent is Scott Boras and Yankees are interested on him. - Yankees are front runner for Carlos Beltran, the most coveted player in this free agency and interested getting Randy Johnson and Carl Pavano/Eric Milton/David Wells. - Yankees are going to decline John Leiber?s 8 million options for next season. - Kevin brown, Vazquez and Kenny Lofton are on the trading block.