General managers perceive difficulty in trading with the Boston Red Sox, attributing it to the management style of Craig Breslow. An insider reported on the MLB trade deadline issues faced by Breslow, particularly in negotiations for starting pitcher Joe Ryan. Lackluster trades characterized the deadline, with major deals eluding Boston as other teams improved significantly. Talks for Merrill Kelly with the Diamondbacks also fell apart, further showcasing frustrations. The impression is that Boston may struggle to make the postseason as rival teams enhance their rosters.
Teams hate dealing with the Red Sox. I guess it's just very tough to do with [Craig] Breslow. When you talk to GMs around the game, they said it's very tough to deal with the Red Sox and Craig Breslow in particular.
I don't think they were ever really in on Joe Ryan. I'm not sure if they even had conversations. ... If they're really going for it, they did a poor job because the Yankees got a lot better.
Breslow reportedly struggled to get to the finish line with the Minnesota Twins and acquire starting pitcher Joe Ryan. However, Nightengale said he doesn't believe Boston ever came close to landing Ryan.
Boston was in talks with the Arizona Diamondbacks to trade for starting pitcher Merrill Kelly, but those discussions 'fell apart at the end.' The Texas Rangers ultimately landed Kelly in exchange for three prospects.
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