By the end of this year, Lackey's age will be a factor that won't help him but presuming he does get through this year, he will have a year post TJ healthy and via the 2011 season a reputation for having pitched under extreme duress and considerable pain. I have to think getting through the year healthy, having worked very hard to get back on the field post TJ combined now with a reputation for taking the ball every time under extreme circumstances enhances his value.
I think there is a clear line of demarkation developing between the Pedey/Lackey guys of the league and the antithesis of the Pedey/Lackey guys of the league and I can't imagine it not having an impact on value. Not saying the Sox should necessarily shop Lackey after this season but I would just not be too fast to dismiss him as not having value as a trade chip as long as he gets through this season healthy.