While it felt as if 29 other teams were spitting out blockbuster trades like watermelon seeds last week, the Red Sox sat off to the side, content with knitting a wrap for the coming winter.
Shane Victorino to the Angels for Josh Rutledge?
Picking up Jean Machi off waivers from San Francisco?
Ryan Cook for cash from Oakland?
Besides an odd preference for West Coast talent, the Red Sox’ decision to essentially sit out this year’s trade-a-palooza was the equivalent of a strong dose of Dramamine around these parts.