You Can Forget About Hanley Ramirez In Boston

From Peter Gammons:

Ten days after the GM meetings, Epstein called Marlins GM Larry Beinfest and asked him if he were interested in trading Hanley Ramirez for a package including Ellsbury and Clay Buchholz. “No,” replied Beinfest. End of discussion. “The entire conversation,” says one club official, “lasted all of 20 seconds, a week before Thanksgiving.”

Sox Trying to get Hanley Ramirez Back?

SI.com and Weei are reporting that the Boston Red Sox are trying to re-acquire SS Hanley Ramirez from the Florida Marlins just 2 years after trading him.  The Sox package was expected to include at least Jacoby Ellsbury and Clay Buchholz.  As of right now it appears that this potential deal is dead, but keep an eye on this surfacing in the near future.  Ramirez signed a 6 year – $70 million extension last season.  More from SI.com:

The Marlins were said to be most interested in a center fielder, and discussions apparently centered on Boston’s promising youngster Jacoby Ellsbury, talented pitching prospect Clay Buchholz and others in a package for Ramirez, who began in Boston’s organization.

 

While the cost-conscious Marlins listened to Boston’s proposals, Florida would need to be overwhelmed to consider dealing Ramirez, who’s considered one of the best young offensive players in the game. Since Boston is said to be happy with Jed Lowrie at shortstop, it’s possible the Red Sox might have considered using Ramirez in center field.