Will the Red Sox land Johan Santana? Yeesh. Aren’t they good enough already?

Truth be told, I’m pleased that the Yankees didn’t give up the farm (system) to land the pitcher, as great as he is. Phil Hughes, Ian Kennedy, starting centerfielder Melky Cabrera—these young players could all be stars in a year or so.

The Red Sox, however, have such pitching depth, they can probably afford to make a deal involving young pitching. But if I were them, I wouldn’t give up that Jacoby Ellsbury; that guy looks like the real thing.

Still, without the Yankees involved, the Twins would seem to have only the Red Sox to deal with, and since Santana will be a free agent after next season, they have incentive to trade him now, while they can still get something for him. You’d have to say it’s looking good for Boston….