[Stu]

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Linebrink, Burrell, Lugo mentioned The Globe's Gordon Edes threw another name into the trading hat today: San Diego relief pitcher Scott Linebrink. But Edes also said that Linebrink (6-2, 3.72 ERA) was so valuable to the Padres that it would be difficult for them to trade him. In other news on the Red Sox rumor front, the Boston Herald is reporting a rumor that would have the Sox acquiring both Jon Lieber and Pat Burrell from the Phillies, according to an American League scout. In addition, the Tampa Tribune is reporting that the Red Sox, along with the Mets and Blue Jays, have inquired about shortstop Julio Lugo.

Am I the only one that doesn't want anything to do with Julio Lugo? This guy has Edgar Renteria written all over him. He is consistently above 20 errors a year at SS and on pace for the same this year. Granted, he's a good offensive player but Alex Gonzalez has been solid at the plate over the last two months.

I wouldn't mind getting Burrell and/or Lieber, although it would probably mean Nixon going the other way.