The first-place Sox start a stretch tonight of 25 games in 27 days with a week of interleague play at Fenway against the Marlins & Braves. There is also much speculation over who will stay & who will go on the 25-man roster with the addition of John Smoltz.
First, there needs to be a roster move to make room for Smoltz. TV & talk radio have it down to either Bard or Masterson as likely candidates to go back to Pawtucket. Whoever goes down will likely be back in 3 weeks after the All-Star break.
Although a trade is expected at some point, it is more likely that nothing will happen until the All-Star break. The Red Sox brass need to see Smoltz in action to evaluate where he is in his comeback bid. The suitors continue to line up for the Brad Penny sweepstakes & the Sox want to make the best deal possible. And Jed Lowrie is progressing with his efforts to get back to the big club. All these things take time. Lugo & Delcarmen may also be pieces to the trade puzzle.
After these 25 games I think we will know who's in & who's out for the rest of the year.
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