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.