Comings and goings ...

Lustin for Dustin wins the MVP of the American League. The most suprising part of this is the fact the he won by such a comfortable margin. Well deserved. Pedroia plays the game the right way all the time. Side note: how the heck could this writer from Texas not even put Dusty on his ballot? The guy went on WEEI yesterday and tried to explain how this could happen and he was very unconvincing.

Coco Crisp gets traded to Kansas City for a middle reliever. First of all, this Ramirez guy looks to be a very good addition. Solid numbers in seventy-one appearances last year. I wonder if this gets Masterson some consideration for the starting rotation next season.

Coco Crisp came to the Sox as the popular Johnny Damon's replacement. Many baseball "people" (whomever they really are) thought this was going to be a great trade for the Sox who subsequently signed Crisp to a baseball operations friendly contract. I would have to say that Crisp did not live up to the hype. He was a solid defensive center fielder who struggled offensively. A wrist injury interrupted his first season. He lost his job to Ellsbury in the playoffs last fall. This past season he jump started the team in the playoffs.

His legacy as a member of the Red Sox may be getting nearly run over by a mascot in Seattle. I'll remember him as a good teammate that gave his all to the club but never really reached that potential.

Question: Who becomes the fourth outfielder? I heard Sheffield's name -- don't want him and I doubt he'll take reserve role.

Question: Can Ellsbury handle the full time duties? You bet.

Question: Who is the next to go? Got to think Lugo. I have no interest in Dontrelle. Robertson maybe.