Red Sox: 10 things to watch in the second half

2. Deal at the deadline? Whether Ortiz is effective will also likely be a big factor in what the Red Sox do at the July 31 trade deadline. If he's clearly still affected by the wrist injury, the Sox could try to make a deal for a slugger. The Sox may also be in the market for relief help, though they also may be OK trying to fill holes from within their own system.

2. Deal at the deadline?


Whether Ortiz is effective will also likely be a big factor in what the Red Sox do at the July 31 trade deadline. If he's clearly still affected by the wrist injury, the Sox could try to make a deal for a slugger. The Sox may also be in the market for relief help, though they also may be OK trying to fill holes from within their own system.
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