From a pretty reliable source

[yhova]

Rumors are swirling in both cities regarding Torii Hunter being traded to the New York Yankees and Dontrelle Willis being dealt to the Boston Red Sox.

In exchange for Hunter, New York is expected to give up Cano. Johnny Damon is on record stating that he would shift to right field. The Yankees have long yearned to be rid of Gary Sheffield's contract and this would be the writing on the wall for Sheff.

To obtain Willis from Florida, the asking price is very steep - but it makes sense for both teams. Florida would give up Willis and Boston would take his entire contract. Florida would obtain left hander Jon Lester, currently rated by Baseball America as a top 25 prospect (overall) and a top five pitcher - however the number one left handed prospect. Florida would also demand another top five prospect from Boston in future closer Craig Hansen.

While Florida would be giving up a proven 20 game winner on the MLB level, they would be getting a potential team building franchise crop. Along with Hanley, Lester and Hansen will be monsters for years to come - and cheap for the next five seasons.

All teams deny all rumors, which means that somewhere along the line there have been talks.

[DirtyKash]

Schilling + Beckett + Willis + Ortiz + Manny = World Series

[yhova]

Schilling + Beckett + Willis + Ortiz + Manny = World Series

SHHHHHHHHH.....not too loud....

[Saber]

Uh, what contract does Dontrelle Willis have?

And the would the Twins want to have two second baseman and no centerfielder?

Or maybe these are northeastern rumors like they are every damn year.

[DirtyKash]

Dontrelle's making $4.35 million this year. Signed a one-year deal in January to avoid arbitration.

[Providence A's]

wtf, the Red Sox have become the Marlins farm system, huh?

[Saber]

Why trade a relatively cheap and young proven commodity for something certainly much less proven and only a few years younger?

[DirtyKash]

Because the Marlins won't be able to re-sign Willis after this year when he'll make big bucks?

[Providence A's]

because there are teams that love to help the 2 teams with the highest payrolls win and justify said payrolls?

[love_that_reefer]

Willis isn't going anywhere anytime soon but whoever gives the best package will land Willis.

[Dry1313]

That Yankees rumor is assinine. Hunter is a FA after this year. Why give up a very good second baseman for someone we could sign?