It should be an interesting few weeks before the July 31 trade deadline for the Boston Red Sox.
It will be the first time we get to see new general manager Ben Cherington in action. He is going to have to decide whether to buy or sell, and that will have a big impact on both the short-term and the long-term future of this team.
Will Kevin Youkilis get dealt?
Will Boston add an arm in the starting rotation or in the bullpen?
Will the Red Sox ship off any veterans and decide to go young?
Here are five vital factors that Cherington will have to consider before the anticipated trade deadline.