It's one of baseball's worst-kept secrets that the Boston Red Sox are looking for starting pitching at the trade deadline.
Is there an ace on the market? The Red Sox are interested and willing to talk. How about a broken veteran with limited appeal? Boston wants in, always looking for more depth.
Sometimes, though, when the crunch of the trade deadline rolls around, it helps to pursure players you've already scouted and are familiar with. Luckily, a longtime Red Sox target, Dylan Cease, could be made available if the Padres decide to do a little bit of buying and selling this week.