The Boston Red Sox have a glaring hole at shortstop.

Acquiring Asdrubal Cabrera would provide a major upgrade both in the field and at the plate.

While Cuban prospect Jose Iglesias may be ready as a fielder, he is not a competent major league hitter.

Cabrera is proven and would solve a major problem for the team in 2013.

Here are five reasons why trading for Asdrubal Cabrera would be a great move for the Red Sox.

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