- Nick Johnson - From what I am reading any deal for this guy is basically dead. I thought he would be a good fit as he is like a poor man's Youk (good OBS, solid contact), but the National's asking price is just too high (Bowden).
- Jeff Francoeur - Two of Sportsline's top writers are saying that the Red Sox have had scouts at Atlanta games lately taking a look at Francoeur. For no reason what so ever I have always loved Francoeur and I think he would be nasty again at Fenway.
- Teams expressing interest in Penny - the Phillies, Brewers, Royals, and Twins. Out of that bunch the Phillies have been rumored to be the most likely. Not sure what the Sox would get in return, but if Smoltz, Buchholz or Bowden prove to be up to the challenge of being the Sox 5th starter, then they could deal for minor leaguers.
- Jhonny Peralta - If you know me at all then you know I love Peralta. He has not been having a good season, but he is still a major improvement over anything the Sox have at SS. It would also give the Sox a way to fill some of the power void that has been left since Ortiz forgot how to play baseball. With Tek hitting for some power, and Bay/Youk continuing to shine, a guy like Peralta might be enough to put the Sox over the edge. This will become more likely if the Indians keep losing games.
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