The Red Sox are almost certain to trade Jon Lester. We’ve heard that the Red Sox may also consider trading John Lackey. But Ken Rosenthal just tweeted something that could turn this into a blockbuster:
Source: “Very good chance” that #RedSox trade Lackey along with Lester.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2014
That totally depends on whether “along with” means “as a package deal” or “trade them both, but to separate teams.”
Anyone getting both of those guys as immediately and dramatically improved their club. The Red Sox moving both of those guys — one of the best pitchers in the AL along with a guy who will be paid so little next season compared to his more-than-decent production — would justify a tremendous haul. Of course, even if it’s in separate deals, trading both of these guys would constitute a pretty major Boston overhaul.
UPDATE: Rosenthal clarifies:
To be clear: Source not saying #RedSox will move Lester and Lackey in the same deal. Just saying “very good chance” both will be traded.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2014
OK, still fun.