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December 6, 2007
BY SEAN McADAM
Journal Sports Writer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Red Sox GM Theo Epstein left the Opryland Hotel here this morning after the completion of the major league portion of the Rule V draft without making a deal.
But that wasn't necessarily a big disappointment.
''We ruled some things out,'' said Epstein, summarizing the week, ``and ruled some things in that we need to pursue . . . We're not disappointed. It was productive even though we didn't get anything done.''
Although they would still like to obtain Johan Santana, the Sox believe they're in a good position with a roster that blends veterand and newcomers and a farm system that continues to produce players.
''It has nothing to do with being World Series champs,'' Epstein said, stressing that the satisfaction stems from the team's current inventory of talent. ''We're not looking backward -- we're looking ahead.''
As for the Santana talks, Epstein spoke with the Minnesota Twins late Wednesday night and promises to continue to monitor the deal's status.
''We don't see the need to to put any deadlines on this,'' he said. ''We'll be there to talk (when they want).''
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