Ramiro Mendoza

I don't think it is any secret that the Red Sox really don't need Ramiro Mendoza but the problem is - how do you just cut a guy who you'll have to pay $3.6 million to? Mendoza will probably start the season on the DL - which just allows the Red Sox to delay the inevitable. Why not trade Mendoza - I ask? Because nobody wants him - you answer.

Good point but I bet that the Colorado Rockies who will be relying on Denny Stark as their fifth starter would be willing to listen. Mendoza's sinkerball probably could be very effective in a park like Coors Field. If the Red Sox picked up say half of Mendoza's salary - I bet the Rockies could send a AA prospect to Boston.

It's better than eating the entire $3.6 million.