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While the Sox have obvious needs in the bullpen and starting lineup one major league evaluator indicated yesterday that the Sox have inquired with many clubs about potential prospects at catcher and shortstop. The Sox have long-term needs at both those areas given the age of catcher Jason Varitek (36) and the relatively disappointing performance of shortstop Julio Lugo. As for their short-term needs, the Sox are among many clubs closely monitoring Mark Teixeira, who is approaching free agency and could be dealt this month unless Atlanta's fortunes take a dramatic turn for the better, indicating some concern about the health of designated hitter David Ortiz. As for the Sox' obvious need for a setup man, according to one source, the Sox' ideal reliever would be left-handed, suggesting they might be players for either Pittsburgh's Damaso Marte or Colorado's Brian Fuentes

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Jason Varitek, Jon Lester, AP Jason Varitek, Jon Lester, AP

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July 7, 2008  12:00 PM ET
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What Bartolo Colon didn't cure your ills?

July 7, 2008  12:01 PM ET
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Getting Rid of Lugo will definately help!

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July 7, 2008  12:04 PM ET
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Start with some middle relief.

July 7, 2008  12:07 PM ET
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or some relief in general.

July 7, 2008  12:12 PM ET
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Lugo getting cut would mean an unpleasant afternoon for Mrs Lugo if history is to repeat itself. Lugo and Brett Myers could team up and smack the snot out of every wife on the eastern seaboard.
Field Marshall Sunny Day | 07/07/08, 12:03 PM


That was effin precious!!!!

July 7, 2008  12:13 PM ET
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Hey Boston:

Where's your high priced overrated Japanian import now? Oh, yes, on the DL!

July 7, 2008  12:19 PM ET
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Ran into Oil Can Boyd at a BBQ over the weekend, that sumbitch can grill some ribs!

July 7, 2008  12:20 PM ET
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Who's available at SS? A quick look at teams those outside the AL East andout of contention shows not much out there. Seattle, Cincy, Washington SS's don't look very intriguing.

July 7, 2008  12:22 PM ET
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Hey Boston:

Where's your high priced overrated Japanian import now? Oh, yes, on the DL!
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Ah, which "Japanian" is on the DL? Dice-K, who I assume you are talking about, is starting tonight. O yeah, he's 9-1....not a pretty 9-1....but 9-1 nonetheless.

July 7, 2008  12:22 PM ET
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I'd be happy to get Teixeira as a Sox fan, but what are we supposed to do with him? Youks is an all-star at first. Move him to third, I suppose? I'd rather see the Sox chase a guy like Rich Harden.

July 7, 2008  12:26 PM ET
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Mr. THEMAN:

Are you on drugs?

July 7, 2008  12:36 PM ET
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Lugo getting cut would mean an unpleasant afternoon for Mrs Lugo if history is to repeat itself. Lugo and Brett Myers could team up and smack the snot out of every wife on the eastern seaboard.
Field Marshall Sunny Day | 07/07/08, 12:03 PM

Didn't Lugo slam his wife's face of the hood of a car??

July 7, 2008  12:36 PM ET
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*off

July 7, 2008  12:38 PM ET
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Dear RedsoxBabe:

I am quite curious...you seem to possess the manners and delicacies of a tart, what finishing school did you matriculate?

July 7, 2008  12:45 PM ET
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Since FMSD is currently your only friend, I will assume you are an alter ego and pay you no attention for the moment.

July 7, 2008  12:49 PM ET
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Mz. Babe:

Yes, tis true that the afore mentioned officer is an acquaintence of mine, however that does not excuse your rude and adroit behavior!!!

July 7, 2008  12:50 PM ET
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It's ok...I already know...you've become too easy to figure out.

July 7, 2008  12:52 PM ET
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See here!!! You are treading on dangerous ground young lady!

 
July 7, 2008  12:55 PM ET
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Does this mean the Sox have given up on Lowrie as a SS? I thought he was one of their best prospects.

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