We will probably be making a lot of updates on this today, but here is what we are hearing this morning...
Victor Martinez - It is being said that the Sox have continued talks with the Indians. From the beginning the Indians have stated that Buchholz has to be part of the deal, which the Sox earlier rejected. It seems the Sox might be changing their tone a bit...
"ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports the Red Sox and Indians were discussing a three-way trade Thursday night that would send Victor Martinez to Boston, Clay Buchholz to Cleveland and prospects flying in all directions. The Red Sox also would attempt to move recently acquired Adam LaRoche, either to a third team or in a companion deal, to make room for Martinez in their lineup, one source said (ESPN)."
Adrian Gonzalez - As of last night things were not looking good for Gonzalez coming to the Sox. The Padres want a package that would at least include Buchholz, Michael Bowden, Daniel Bard and others in the deal. The Sox seem extremely reluctant to trade Bard, as they have plans for him to be the closer after Papelbon retires, and he is doing a great job in the bullpen right now. The deal is not done, and both teams are still talking, but as of right now they are no closer to a deal.
Roy Halladay - Buster Olney of ESPN has come out and said that trade talks for Halladay are "dead" and not just for the Red Sox. It seems the Jays have scared off a lot of the teams that were interested. Still there is always a chance the Sox/Yankees could make a last second push for the All-Star pitcher. There are also reports that the Rangers could jump into this race.
The deadline is at 4 today, and we'll keep you updated, but as of right now the only deal that looks likely is some kind of 3 team deal where the Sox get V-Mart.
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