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If Boston signs Lackey, they will be more likely to offer San Diego a package for Gonzalez that includes starter Clay Buchholz. The Boston Globe writes that Buchholz is the young chip that most teams will ask the Red Sox for in a major trade. Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, San Diego Padres |
The Red Sox will be in better position to swing a deal for Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez if they sign free-agent pitcher John Lackey.