The Red Sox have a dilemma: a full 40-man roster and nowhere to put newcomer Cody Ross. As the Providence Journal's Brian McPherson points out, something's got to give. What that something might be is a trade—either a 2-for-1 or 3-for-1 swap for a starter or a blockbuster deal for SS Hanley Ramirez. Clearly, there is need at both positions. It's hard to believe that Boston will go to war with Nick Punto at shortstop. And 'Lester-Beckett-Buchholz-Bard-Whomever' may not be good enough to contend in the AL East. Apparently, the NOG will not spend any more significant cash on free agents like Roy Oswalt. So, a trade seems the most likely scenario—even with the depleted stock of top minor leaguers in the system. Some have suggested that teams like the re-building White Sox might take a chance or two on marginal prospects in the Sox system in exchange for a guy like Gavin Floyd. Getting Ramirez, of course, would require higher-level prospects and a major league player or two. Both are tough choices, but something needs to be done soon.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Are The Sox About To Make A Big Trade?
The Red Sox have a dilemma: a full 40-man roster and nowhere to put newcomer Cody Ross. As the Providence Journal's Brian McPherson points out, something's got to give. What that something might be is a trade—either a 2-for-1 or 3-for-1 swap for a starter or a blockbuster deal for SS Hanley Ramirez. Clearly, there is need at both positions. It's hard to believe that Boston will go to war with Nick Punto at shortstop. And 'Lester-Beckett-Buchholz-Bard-Whomever' may not be good enough to contend in the AL East. Apparently, the NOG will not spend any more significant cash on free agents like Roy Oswalt. So, a trade seems the most likely scenario—even with the depleted stock of top minor leaguers in the system. Some have suggested that teams like the re-building White Sox might take a chance or two on marginal prospects in the Sox system in exchange for a guy like Gavin Floyd. Getting Ramirez, of course, would require higher-level prospects and a major league player or two. Both are tough choices, but something needs to be done soon.