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There is an undercurrent of frustration among Red Sox fans, who have seen their team involved in the trade discussions of high-profile players but fail to seal the deal. Old sentiments resurface as they recall a time when Boston consistently acquired star players like Manny Ramirez and Kurt Schilling. Today's fans seek that same drive and tenacity to land big names rather than simply hearing about interest and speculative rumors.
Lou Merloni, a former Major League player and current analyst, boiled down the request to two names: "You want Burns? You want Fried? You want both?" The consensus leans heavily towards finding at least one of these pitchers to elevate the club’s prospects for post-season success.