Red Sox Almost Had DeGrom... Mets GM did something right

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Jacob deGrom Rumors - MLB Trade Rumors

• Peter Gammons relays an anecdote from the 2012 trade deadline that could have vastly reshaped the current state of two franchises. When the Red Sox and Metswere discussing a trade for veteran catcher Kelly Shoppach, Boston initially asked about right-hander Jacob deGrom, who had recently undergone surgery. (deGrom was never projected to become the ace that he presently is, of course, and he had just undergone surgery.) However, after talking it over with his minor league evaluators, GM Sandy Alderson and the Mets passed. The two sides eventually lined up on a deal that sent right-hander Pedro Beato to Boston.

 

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Ah, but the Red Sox ended up LOVING Pedro, didn't they?

 

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Ah, but the Red Sox ended up LOVING Pedro, didn't they?

oh he was a freaking super star!