I don't follow the NL much. I know he's good defensively, but wonder if it's just because of his last name.
I'm happy with Salty. SS, RF, and another SP are much more important at this point.
If Ells becomes a FA, the Sox have enough $ to keep him. Complaining about the Yankees payroll is just silly at this point. If Theo wants him, Ells will be here.
Tito wouldn't do that to a vet and team leader like Youk. Won't happen without Youk's say. Middlebrooks would have to become a top 10 prospect before you mess around with Youk.
Even lil' Brian Roberts was doing HGH. I wouldn't put it past any MLB player. There's no reason not to.
And don't knock the Yanks without putting an asterisk next to Manny and Ortiz.