I believe if LA signs Maddux, they will be more willing to trade away one of their starting pitchers. They will be highly overloaded. I am more hoping the Sox try to get Ishii instead of Perez. Perez is a total head case and Ishii is a solid LHP. Not to mention it might be good of Takatsu as well since he and Ishii are good friends. Plus Ishii is signed through 2006 I believe. Ishii also makes less money than Perez. Which is appealing to the organization we have with the Sox. IMO
I do have a question though, if the Sox trade PK to LA. Who will the Sox have as their 1B?? Surely they can't think Frank will be able to handle a full season at 1B.