Could Boston Smith be the sell high guy? The last time the Sox traded for a starting pitcher named Freddy, Jeremy Reed was part of the package. Reed hit .409 down in Birmingham and was thought to be a future superstar. Peralta does have the pedigree to command a return; he was 5th in CY last year and has plenty of playoff experience.

I would rather have a controllable player if possible.

3 minutes ago, Falstaff said:

Could Boston Smith be the sell high guy? The last time the Sox traded for a starting pitcher named Freddy, Jeremy Reed was part of the package. Reed hit .409 down in Birmingham and was thought to be a future superstar. Peralta does have the pedigree to command a return; he was 5th in CY last year and has plenty of playoff experience.

I would rather have a controllable player if possible.

I'd be fine trading Smith. He's probably not really a catcher and at 23 this is probably the most hyped he'll be as a prospect. Selling high on a 23 year old not ready to help us in Chicago is fine imo.

The only reason you trade for Peralta if you think you can fix him and quickly do it.

There is a risk that he is no better than Fedde.

27 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

I'd be fine trading Smith. He's probably not really a catcher and at 23 this is probably the most hyped he'll be as a prospect. Selling high on a 23 year old not ready to help us in Chicago is fine imo.

This, I think a lot of people are overvaluing Smith here. He likely doesn't even stick at catcher. Using him as a trade chip to improve the MLB club for a playoff push is exactly what he should be used for IMO. But the fact this even leaked, it likely isn't going to happen - Getz and co. are always flying under-the-radar.

I’m fine trading Boston Smith… but I am NOT fine trading him for Peralta on a rental basis.

Whoever gets Peralta, he’ll return to form. Playing for the Mets is a curse.