Olney’s Latest: Sexson, Ibanez, Ortiz

Buster Olney’s blog post is overloaded with rumors today. Here’s a rundown:

• Olney’s Speculation: Will the Red Sox will express interest in Khalil Greene with Julio Lugo on the DL for 4-6 weeks? Olney also wonders if the Dodgers will seek Huston Street if Takashi Saito is seriously hurt.
• Scout Speculation:  Huston Street and Matt Murton to the Rays for prospects? 
• Bobby Kielty was granted release by the Red Sox.
• Richie Sexson could decide where to go based on greatest offered playing time.  I’d say that’s expected for a veteran starter.
• Olney says that requests for Max Scherzer are keeping the Dbacks from making any moves, such as for Raul Ibanez.
• David Ortiz is slated to return to the lineup on July 25th, which leaves the Red Sox less than a week to evaluate him and make a move if necessary.  Olney details some options:
  • Acquire a hitter during the waiver period after the deadline.  This would rule out comparable replacements such as Matt Holliday or Mark Teixeira.
  • Make a "preemptive strike" for Holliday or Teixeira costing them "at least one of their best prospects".
  • Target a "second or third tier bat" such as Ibanez or Xavier Nady.
  • Continue on with or without an effective Ortiz, hoping their offense is good enough.