Multiple reports suggest that
the Red Sox—in addition to the Yankees and Tigers—sent a scout to look at the last start of the Reds' Johnny Cueto. Why Boston (in its current doldrums) would send young prospects to Cincinnati for a 3-month rental of Cueto is beyond us. It would be the dumbest move in—well, six months. More likely, the Red Sox are in the Cueto mix only to run up the cost for
The Empire. If
Ben Cherington can force
The Evil Ones to cough up more than they would otherwise, it's worth the effort. Other than that, don't get too excited.
