It's bizarre. I think they were all in on Ranger. Then the Red Sox increased their offer to 5 years, and that broke Elias' brain. He just won't ever offer an FA ace more than 4.

I don't know. It would have to be a pretty big package with Mayo/Bradfield and pitching prospects. And Elias probably won't do that.

I'm convinced they're trying to trade Mayo. Otherwise... pretty dumb!