According to a source:
"I’ve been told it’s a done deal with a contingency regarding Mota’s health. If he hits the DL a predetermined amount of times Sox might have to give up another player to be named later."
This is the same rumor/source cited in the recent RotoWorld blurb on the topic. RotoWorld also points to a Paul Hoynes Cleveland Plain Dealer article from this morning. Here’s that info:
"There is movement in the Coco Crisp trade to Boston.
Indians left-hander Arthur Rhodes, according to a major league source, flew to Philadelphia on Friday morning to undergo a physical by the Philadelphia Phillies. Rhodes is part of a much discussed three-way trade among the Indians, Boston and Philadelphia.
The source said the Indians are still negotiating with Boston on the main part of the trade. The key players discussed between the Indians and Boston – Crisp and third base prospect Andy Marte and right-hander Guillermo Mota – reportedly remain the same. Other players who may be traded include Indians reliever David Riske and catcher Josh Bard and Boston catcher Kelly Shoppach and right-hander Manny Delcarmen.
Rhodes would be traded for Phillies outfielder Jason Michaels, who would replace Crisp in left field."
