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January 27, 2006

Sources: Phillies/Cleveland deal could send Coco to Sox

The Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians reached agreement today on a deal that could trigger a bigger swap involving the Red Sox, according to two sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

If the Indians complete the deal sending reliever Arthur Rhodes to the Phillies for outfielder Jason Michaels, the Indians could turn around and send center fielder Coco Crisp to the Red Sox to fill the gap left when free agent Johnny Damon left for the New York Yankees.

Boston had been trying to send third base prospect Andy Marte and reliever Guillermo Mota to Cleveland, but a deal involving the three teams hit a hitch earlier this week.

Crisp was a spark plug and fan favorite for Cleveland, hitting .300 with 16 home runs, 69 RBIs, and stealing 15 bases.

- The Associated Press

Posted by Jack Perry  at 5:09 PM | Permalink