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Quote: Originally Posted by Longhorn6

Really? Man I missed that thing(Payton asking to be traded) but I'm not surprised. Well, actually I think I am because he used to be fine with his role, but I don't see him getting his wish. Once the summer and fall roll around and he actually finds himself in a playoff race, and feels the intensity that players feel in boston during a playoff push, Im hoping he'll cheer up.

He isn't making a big stink about it. He understands that he's not a starter in our OF, so would like to get a chance elsewhere while he's still in his prime. I think he's 32 right now so it's reasonable for him to want to start somewhere while he can, I just don't think there's much the Red Sox can do to accomodate him right now.

Here's the link to the story: http://redsox.bostonherald.com/redSo...format=&page=1