The Los Angeles Times reported Thursday the Red Sox made another
strong push to trade outfielder Manny Ramirez to the Angels this past
week, but the Angels balked at the Sox's asking price.
While chances for a deal seem remote, the Red Sox rekindled
negotiations this week, the Times said. They are believed to have
asked for at least four players: pitcher Ervin Santana, utilityman
Chone Figgins and two or three of the Angels' top four prospects, a
list that includes shortstop Brandon Wood and second baseman Howie
Kendrick. The Sox also wanted the Angels to assume virtually all of
the $57 million left on Ramirez's contract, which runs through 2008.
Source: http://www.courant.com/