QUOTE(beck72 @ Nov 22, 2007 -> 08:19 PM)
If the sox got either Crawford or Crisp, they wouldn't need Rowand, IMO. Owens would then hit at the bottom of the order, rather than the top.
Rowand would be an improvement in 2008 over Owens. I think we would still "need" Rowand, but probably would not get him.