ByeBye Coco

A Kansas City radio station says the Red Sox have traded Coco Crisp to the Royals for reliever Ramon Ramirez.

We're still waiting to see the move confirmed by other sources. Ramirez had an excellent rookie year for the Rockies in 2006 before struggling in 2007, but bounced back following a trade to the Royals last season, posting a 2.64 ERA and 70/31 K/BB ratio in 71 2/3 innings.

I've poured a few grains of salt on this report until I see a newspaper somewhere actually reporting this, but in the two seasons in which Ramirez -- who is just 27 -- had significant playing time, he posted very strong numbers.

Update: Nick Cafardo confirms it.