How does that QA work? .... suppose a team with one of the 10 worse records for 2013 were to sign Drew. This would mean that the team does not have to forfeit a draft pick but at the same time the Sox will get a pick between the 1st and 2nd rounds. correct.
If that be the case than it is quite possible that one of those 10 teams could use a shortstop ... these teams tend to need a lot of help and Drew could improve any of these teams. IMO ... If the Sox do not come to terms with Ellsbury they will make a QO to Ellsbury. If the Sox do not come to terms with Salty they will make a QO to Salty. Drew I am 50 / 50 on if the Sox will make an offer. I suppose they will take into considering the needs of the 10 teams mentioned above. I agree with you that the Sox could handle the 14M for another season if Drew accepts the offer. I think the Sox will try to re-sign Napoli under similar terms as this past season but maybe for 2 years. Base with incentives based on games played. I do not see how anything changed from last years signing. I think if the Sox cannot come to terms with Napoli that they will make a QO to him as well. Again the Sox can risk 14M over 1 year as they continue to look for a longer term solution to 1B need. I had my heart set on Abreu.