We all want he players the Sox get back in a trade to become elite, but in the longrun, does it really matter? If they somehow develop into great players, they'll be gone when their next contract comes up because JR will not outspend other teams who are willing to put up the big bucks to either retain the great players or acquire them from other teams. In a sense, the Sox have become the defacto minor leagues for teams like the Yankees, Dodgers, and most recently, the Padres.