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In this story: The Cardinals and Red Sox have discussed yet another potential trade, this one involving Brendan Donovan.

Is this a matter of Bloom trying use Boston for leverage or do they have anything legit to offer for BD?

Rosie's Rule wrote: ↑22 Dec 2025 21:21 pm Is this a matter of Bloom trying use Boston for leverage or do they have anything legit to offer for BD?

My first thought also. Seattle has to step up their offer.

Opti

Well bleacher report just said they are shopping Brayan Bello - who is signed through 2029 - 5 yr $55M with a $20M club option for 2030.

26 years old - Brayan Bello anyone?

Kyson Witherspoon please.

Pure comedy……Bloom must only trade with Sox

Brayan Bello's 2025 season with the Boston Red Sox was a solid step forward, as he posted career-best marks in ERA and WHIP while dealing with an early-season shoulder injury that delayed his debut.Key stats (regular season):Record: 11-9
ERA: 3.35
Games/Starts: 29 games, 28 starts
Innings Pitched: 166.2
Strikeouts: 124
Walks: 59
WHIP: 1.24
Home Runs Allowed: 16
WAR: 2.5

He started the year on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation from spring training and made his debut in late April/early May. Highlights included a complete game (first career 9-inning CG) on July 8 against the Rockies, where he struck out 10 in a 10-2 win. Overall, he showed improved control and consistency, anchoring the rotation despite the slow start.

Interesting. Bello had a fine start to his '25 season, and his ERA at the end of August was 2.99 and his record was 10-6. In September he struggled, ERA for the month was 5.40 in his 5 starts, 25 IP. He only struck out 15 while walking 12 and hitting 3 batters. Ended up 11-9 on the season. Kind of suspicious.

Peyton Tolle & Tristan Casas

Rosie's Rule wrote: ↑22 Dec 2025 21:21 pm Is this a matter of Bloom trying use Boston for leverage or do they have anything legit to offer for BD?

Bingo

The M's now know the Cardinals have an open phone line into Boston and they can't afford to let another AL playoff team land the player they want.

Cagey move, let's see if the M's step up their offer and we have a deal by NY Eve!

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Dec 2025 10:43 am

Rosie's Rule wrote: ↑22 Dec 2025 21:21 pm Is this a matter of Bloom trying use Boston for leverage or do they have anything legit to offer for BD?

Bingo

The M's now know the Cardinals have an open phone line into Boston and they can't afford to let another AL playoff team land the player they want.

Cagey move, let's see if the M's step up their offer and we have a deal by NY Eve!

you mean Christmas Eve?

If the Bosox trade for Donovan, that could displace Kristian Campbell. I’m aware that a 1 for 1 isn’t likely here, but if the Cardinals add in Romero and a lower level minor leaguer, perhaps a deal could be reached. An infield of Wetherholt, Winn, Campbell, and Burleson would be pretty awesome. Campbell could also play left field, or even centerfield.

82birds wrote: ↑23 Dec 2025 10:49 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Dec 2025 10:43 am

Rosie's Rule wrote: ↑22 Dec 2025 21:21 pm Is this a matter of Bloom trying use Boston for leverage or do they have anything legit to offer for BD?

Bingo

The M's now know the Cardinals have an open phone line into Boston and they can't afford to let another AL playoff team land the player they want.

Cagey move, let's see if the M's step up their offer and we have a deal by NY Eve!

you mean Christmas Eve?

I'm giving him some time so I'll stick to by NY Eve.

Happy Holidays birds!

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Dec 2025 11:10 am

82birds wrote: ↑23 Dec 2025 10:49 am

rockondlouie wrote: ↑23 Dec 2025 10:43 am

Rosie's Rule wrote: ↑22 Dec 2025 21:21 pm Is this a matter of Bloom trying use Boston for leverage or do they have anything legit to offer for BD?

Bingo

The M's now know the Cardinals have an open phone line into Boston and they can't afford to let another AL playoff team land the player they want.

Cagey move, let's see if the M's step up their offer and we have a deal by NY Eve!

you mean Christmas Eve?

I'm giving him some time so I'll stick to by NY Eve.

Happy Holidays birds!

likewise and to all CTers

My guess is Boston was interested in Donovan but settled for Contreras.

If Bloom only trades with Boston then we have a major problem.

ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑23 Dec 2025 13:10 pm My guess is Boston was interested in Donovan but settled for Contreras.

If Bloom only trades with Boston then we have a major problem.

And what if Boston made the best offer for Grau, and then for Contreras, and does so with Donovan as well?
Would that be a major problem?