Now that Vlad has signed with the Angels, that might create a trade opportunity with the Orioles. Baltimore might be interested in Magglio. Over a month ago, I read about a Magglio for Jay Gibbons rumor. That's not enough. However, Magglio for Gibbons and 2b Brian Roberts would make me interested.

 

Gibbons would provide a good young left handed hitter to replace Magglio. Roberts with his speed could lead off and play second base. I think the Sox would save over 10 million in salary which they could invest in pitching. If Willie Harris turns out to be a stud, he could split time with Roberts at second and play some centerfield.

 

I think Ponson is no longer an option for the Sox. There is no way they would outbid Baltimore. Maddux would be a great PR move for the Sox and would put butts in seats but he probably won't come to the AL. For starting pitching, the Sox may be better off using the money to make a trade and pay part of our player's salary. For example, Konerko to the Dodgers for Perez and prospect with the Sox paying part of the difference in salary. Or, they could plan on adding a pitcher via a trade midseason

 

There are a number of good relief pitchers available. I think for the right price Urbina would be a really nice addition. Urbina, Marte, Koch, Pollite, Wunch, Wright could be an outstanding pen.

 

I like the Red Sox trade rumor better for next year. Gibbons and Roberts may be better in the long run if the Sox because all of the Red Sox players will be free agents. It wouldn't hurt to give Baltimore a call and see how interested they might be. There may be an opportunity for a bidding war.

 

Magglio, Valentin, and prospect for Nixon, Nomar, and Williamson

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Magglio for Gibbons, Roberts, keep Valentin, sign Urbina, sign Kenny Rogers and make the self imposed budget.

I doubt the O's will trade for Maggs if they do indeed sign Pudge and Ponson. But if we are able to do a trade with them then Gibbons would definitely hav to be included along with one of their main infield or outfield prospects like a Luis Matos, Larry Bigbie or a Brian Roberts. Howeva, I'd like to go afta some of their young pitchin and see if we can steal a Adam Loewen, or Kurt Ainsworth from em. I would also like to go afta Urbina, KW said he would get 1 more veteran in da pen, howeva, even though he mite sign for less cos of his relationship with Ozzie, I don't think he'll fit into our payroll and I think the Twinkies will sign him and make him their closer instead. Rogers definitely won't sign here, u can be sure of that.

i believe gibbons has the chance to turn into a superstar...if there is no chance of re-signing maggs after this year then a trade for gibbons and a solid prospect is definately something to look into

If KW was smart he would should bid Boston against Baltimore for Maggs services and make one of them take soem dead salary in the process. Float the Maggs to Baltimore to fleece Boston.