Left out of this conversation is the fact the the Yankees have two hurt outfielders and will likely be happy to overpay for a player like Tori Hunter. The Twins would not like to see Hunter in the Sox outfield and I dont want to watch Anderson in CF for the next 10 years with the Twins.
I think BA has too much of an upside and everyone is too worried about his rookie struggles at the plate.
Let the guy get acclimated and he will perform.
KW needs to look into some quality relief pitching if it is available. I think we are ok on outfielders, and if not we have a few waiting in the wings ( lopez ) that are viable options.
Whatever pitching is available should be the target in my mind.
BTW - those with an itchy trigger finger here might take notice of the fact that Corey Patterson is hitting a very respectable .290 for the Orioles?