Buchholz for Teagarden?

Let’s just say there is a team out there that is willing to pay the Scott Boras asking price for Tek and the Sox are left without their captain and with Cash as the guy behind the plate. Kevin Cash is not a bad player but is he good enough to be a starting catcher in the majors? He probably is but but the Red Sox need somebody that is going to add some power to the order and Taylor Teagarden could be that guy. Boston has been looking at getting him since July and are still negotiating with the Rangers. The asking price is steep and starts with a top pitching prospect like Buchholz, Bowden, or possible Masterson. I for one have never been that high on Buchholz; I know he has great stuff and potential but he has not been able to get it all going. There is a chance he could come around like Lester did and become a top of the line pitcher but it is not a guarantee.

I think the Red Sox sould take a risk and trade ClayBuchholz for Teagarden; it may hurt to see a player develop into a superstar after they have been traded (Handley Ramirez comes to mind) but a trade could end up paying big rewards. (Josh Beckett and the 2007 World Series) The Red Sox could have a powerhitting catcher behind the plate, somebody that could easily develop into an All-Star if they are willing to part with one of the guys they have been in love with for the last few years. If Buchholz can’t get it going this season his trade value will be next to nothing so now is the time to make the deal.