UPDATE: Garza Market Heats Up. As BenCher continues to play the tortoise in the race for 2012 glory, there are growing indications that the stars may be aligning for a deal with the Cubs that could solve two problems. First, the two teams need to iron out the compensation for Theo Epstein "leaving" (some might say "being pushed out') of Boston. It's completely absurd that it's dragged out this long, with toothless threats from Bud. It's amazing how the mainstream sports media covering this team is totally giving the NOG a pass on this one. In any event, the second big problem (at least for the Red Sox) is finding a legitimate number four (and actually number five) starter for their rotation.So, here's the solution. We know the Sox have always lusted after Matt Garza—even with his annoying spit-takes before every pitch. The guy is grinder. He knows how to win in the AL East, and he just had his best year ever at age 27 (albeit in the weaker National League). So, how about "trading" for Garza, but 'dumbing down' the quality of the players going back to Wrigley by some factor that represents the "significant" player we are supposed to get for Theo? Is this brain surgery or something? Get it done!