There are already talks of the Red Sox dangling Jonathan Papelbon in a trade this winter and replacing him with Daniel Bard.  In return, they would supposedly want a "young bat".  Could the Angels take a look at acquiring him?  We don't necessarily have a "lights out" closer any more, so this report intruiges me.  Even considering his crap-job on Sunday, he's a pretty damn good closer.

Of course, the Red Sox would ask more from the Angels than they would from other teams.  However, do you think a package starting with Brandon Wood, Sean O'Sullivan, and Mark Trumbo turn the Boston heads?

Note: Papelbon could possibly be turned back into a starting pitcher if needed.

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Seeing that it may not be possible to acquire a front-line starter such as Halladay or Haren, I have come up with a few possibilities that may appeal to a few teams.  I imagine that some move will be made by Reagins to trade/sign an innings eater. 

#1: Gil Meche (KC) - Signed for $24 Million over the next two years; NTC expires after this season

I think Meche would be a great addition to the rotation.  He could probably be had for GMJ (swapping contracts) and a mid-level prospect, like Stephen Marek from last year's Tex trade.  Their contracts are very similar.  Both are on the  hook for two more years and their NTC's expire after the season.  The only difference is Meche still has $24 Million left compared to Matthews' $23 Million. 

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He will LISTEN if he is blown away by an offer: Which means he will only ask for more after.

He also said he would want a bigger haul than Texas received for Tex in 2007 from the Braves.  However, remember that Texas also received a left-handed reliever from the Braves.

And we do have confirmation that the Angels asked about him.  Mike Sciosia told the media before the game that Reagins DID in fact contact the Jays about Doc.  http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07/more-halladay-chatter.html

Lastly, regarding the potential pitching rotation of Halladay/Lackey/Saunders/Weaver/Santana...I don't believe that Lackey will resign after the season if the deal for Halladay/Haren/other ace is made.  We all know that he wants to be the ace of the staff.