Glaus, Lugo, and...
The Sox are reportedly back on track with the D'Backs trying to land Troy Glaus. The reports are conflicting on this. Several say that the Jays are further along in their negotiations. However, one of those 'unidentified sources close to the teams' says that he thinks Glaus will land in Boston. Glaus could be a solid bat in the lineup hitting in the five hole, or batting behind Ortiz if Manny gets moved. There is no word on whom the D'Backs want in return. It's worth noting here that GM Byrnes is very familiar with the Sox farm system and is reportedly taking a win-through-development approach in ARI...
The Sox are also said to be talking to the D'Rays about several players. Julio Lugo remains on their wishlist as does Aubrey Huff (assuming the D'Rays deal falls through). A new addition to the list is Joey Gathright. Gathright is a young (24) CF who has no chance of playing every day with Baldelli, Crawford, and Delmon Young all healthy. There is lots of competition for Gathright. The biggest contender is Florida who apparently has no one left on their MLB roster. He is, however, the one I'd let get away. His strikeout rate is too high and he does not see enough pitches. Besides, he'd be a guy the Sox would have in their control for a long time and who would potentially block Ellsbury. One of the two could move to a corner OF position but the Sox would suffer a power shortage if that took place. Besides, the price for Gathright will be very high.
Wells name has finally started popping up again. One ESPN-based iteration has him going to SDP with Padres prospects headed to the D'Rays who, in turn, send Lugo to the Sox. This might be the best of the bunch. A wishful rumor has Wells and Shoppach going west for recently acquired 1B Adrian Gonzalez. If this one happens it's time to hang it up. Besides, how many Sox catchers to the Padres need?
With all this it's important to remember that we're two days from Christmas. Rumors will be like gift lists for Santa for the next few days: lots of hopes but not necessarily any fulfillment. Lucchino is on his way to San Diego for the holidays which may slow down (or halt) the process.
The Sox are also said to be talking to the D'Rays about several players. Julio Lugo remains on their wishlist as does Aubrey Huff (assuming the D'Rays deal falls through). A new addition to the list is Joey Gathright. Gathright is a young (24) CF who has no chance of playing every day with Baldelli, Crawford, and Delmon Young all healthy. There is lots of competition for Gathright. The biggest contender is Florida who apparently has no one left on their MLB roster. He is, however, the one I'd let get away. His strikeout rate is too high and he does not see enough pitches. Besides, he'd be a guy the Sox would have in their control for a long time and who would potentially block Ellsbury. One of the two could move to a corner OF position but the Sox would suffer a power shortage if that took place. Besides, the price for Gathright will be very high.
Wells name has finally started popping up again. One ESPN-based iteration has him going to SDP with Padres prospects headed to the D'Rays who, in turn, send Lugo to the Sox. This might be the best of the bunch. A wishful rumor has Wells and Shoppach going west for recently acquired 1B Adrian Gonzalez. If this one happens it's time to hang it up. Besides, how many Sox catchers to the Padres need?
With all this it's important to remember that we're two days from Christmas. Rumors will be like gift lists for Santa for the next few days: lots of hopes but not necessarily any fulfillment. Lucchino is on his way to San Diego for the holidays which may slow down (or halt) the process.
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