ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney had an interesting tweet suggesting the Red Sox might be up to something bigger than it appears at first glance:

Rival officials believe that the Red Sox are laying the groundwork for a trade of Jacoby Ellsbury, for the pitching they need.

— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) December 5, 2012

But here's a deal that won't be struck:

You can put the rumors of Ellsbury-for-Cliff Lee to rest. "Not a prayer," source said.

— Gordon Edes (@GordonEdes) December 5, 2012

Your turn: Would you like to see the Red Sox try to flip Ellsbury, who becomes a free agent after the 2013 season, for starting pitching? Sound off in the comments section.