Using that logic...that Sox would have to either sign Beltran before making the trade, or trade-away knowing full well Beltran will be on the SouthSide next year. I just don't see it happening...I would LOVE to be proven wrong by KW going out and getting Beltran, but I think someone will out-bid us.
The problem is...this all sucks. If JR would just open his freaking wallet, we would have all three (PK, CLee, and Beltran). You don't win by cutting one area to improve another...good teams build on their current success, not just move some pieces around.
"I tell ya...I get no respect."