I can almost guarantee you that the Sox are about to deal for Ubaldo. Check out the telling signs:
Yesterday, JD Drew was supposed to go on the DL. It got delayed. This was Francona's explanation:
Today, there is a report that the Rockies are wanting to trade Jimenez. Here's exactly what Joel Sherman has said:
Tonight, the Rockies have scouts at the Red Sox game.
Put it all together. The Rockies are in Boston to scout Reddick. He and Ranaudo will be the centerpiece of the trade. The Sox were trying to see if they could get away without DL'ing JD Drew because if they DL him and deal Reddick, the Sox have no RF. Unfortunately, his shoulder is too sore, he needs some time off (surprise!). Tonight, they play McDonald. It wouldn't surprise me if Darnell got playing time tomorrow as well because they need to get him in a groove because he'll be the everyday RF until Drew gets back. It all makes sense. I really think that's what's going on.
Thoughts?