The hottest rumors have Jermaine Dye headed to either the Cubs, the New York Mets or the Boston Red Sox, the latter possibly as part of a three-team deal. Given the lack of durability of Cliff Floyd in right field, the Cubs may want Dye as an insurance policy. They could offer a package that includes outfielder Matt Murton, who doesn't appear to fit their future plans, although the Sox may be reluctant to deal with their crosstown rivals. Concerned about first baseman David Ortiz and his gimpy knee, the Red Sox would like to add another run-producer to their offense, if only as a three-month rental. The Red Sox reportedly made a guarantee to Dye that he would play at least five games per week. Dye and Red Sox manager Terry Francona were Oakland Athletics teammates for one season. The White Sox are believed to covet relief pitcher Hideki Okajima, but the Red Sox are reluctant to include him in the deal because they aren't likely to re-sign Dye after the season.