With the sicknesses of my daughter, my wife and myself, the Walsh household has been in disarray. Though it would seem that we are constantly cleaning up after each other, the collective energy level has been waning.

We are all taking various medications for various ailments. I have a terrible nasal problem. You wouldn't think that the nose could cause a host of other issues, but you'd be wrong.

So in between the cleaning, the pill taking and comforting my daughter, I searched for a cure. The antibiotics prescribed by the doc were certainly helping, but my malaise had not surpassed.

Then the Boston Herald gave me a booster shot. Sox reach deal for CF Crisp

I chirped "I'm cuckoo for Coco Crisp." and then promised myself never to use the phrase again. But I couldn't help it.

When his name was first mentioned months ago, my mouth began to water. He could be the answer.

His arm isn't great, not by any stretch, but it is better than Johnny Damon's. His speed is comparable. His contract well let's just say he's $10 million cheaper than Damon.

In 2006, his OBP was.345, his batting average an even .300 and he hit 16 home runs, 42 doubles and 4 triples.

However, he produced most of his numbers hitting in the No. 8 hole in Cleveland. At 26, with the Ron Jackson's guidance and hitting ahead of Loretta, Ortiz and Ramirez, there is room to grow, improve.

Having never seen Andy Marte or Guillermo Mota in a Sox uniform, they won't be missed. Though Marte, 22, is most intriguing, Crisp is proven.

I've read the deal is imminent, however MorningJournal.com isn't so sure. Apparently, Indians' GM Mike Shapiro is out of the country on vacation.

Why must I be tortured? Where are my meds?

After the trade the Sox then need to sign free agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez. Now, Gonzalez is not an offensive threat, but better than the alternative. He is a great defensive shortstop, which is needed considering Loretta's range at second is limited.

After these transactions get done, I'll start to feel better.

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