The Red Sox apparently want to trade a young pitcher such as Clay Buchholz or Michael Bowden only for a young hitter whom they could control for a similar length of time.
Rangers Class AA first baseman Justin Smoak and Cardinals AAA third baseman Brett Wallace are the types of hitters who fit that description, though the Red Sox do not appear to be aggressive on either player at the moment.
The addition of a prospect would not solve the Sox's immediate needs if they wanted an alternative to slumping designated hitter David Ortiz. But the Sox also could add a more established veteran in a separate deal, giving up less talent in exchange for taking on salary.
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