Red Sox Targeting Coco Crisp?

The Red Sox need a new center fielder now that Johnny Damon left, and at least one article at ESPN.com has suggested that somehow Coco Crisp could be the one to fill that position. I don't think the Sox will be able to pay the price for Crisp and let me tell you why.

Crisp is worth a ton to the Indians. He hit 300 last year with 16 homers, 69 RBI's, 15 stolen bases and a 345 on-base percentage. Oh, and he made under $400,000.

The value that a player like that represents is absolutely monumental, not to mention some of the intangibles like his popularity amongst the fans of Cleveland. Who would the Sox offer? Would that player be a good enough value that the Indians organization would pay their salary?

One player mentioned is Matt Clement. The Indians could use more starting pitching, but how would it make sense for the Indians to take on Clement's salary demands - he made $6.5 million this past season - and also give up the extreme value that a player like Coco Crisp gives the Indians at the plate and in the field?

It doesn't make sense, and I would sincerely doubt if Coco starts the season in any uniform other than one emblazoned with a script Indians on it.