With the three-way deal between the Pirates, Red Sox, and Marlins falling through, an MLB.com source says that the Rays are going to acquire right-handed hitting outfielder Jason Bay for Minor League prospects including shortstop Reid Brignac and right-hander Jeff Niemann. The Rays have not confirmed the deal.
So... Manny either stays today or gets the Sox a young stud from the Dodgers, and Bay comes to the division anyway. aaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh