Gammons' Latest: Red Sox, Washburn, DeRosa

In his latest blog post at ESPN.com, Peter Gammons writes that "unless someone comes up with a Justin Smoak, Matt LaPorta or Brett Wallace," the Red Sox will hold on to Brad Penny and enjoy the depth. He says no one will offer up a prospect like that for a few months of Penny. Here's the rest of Gammons' rumors: Takashi Saito is the pitcher of Boston's staff most likely to be traded. Jake Peavy and Erik Bedard "probably won't be tradeable before Aug. 1" because of their injuries. Jarrod Washburn could be had. The Red Sox have talked to the Angels about infielder Maicer Izturis, but the talks haven't gone anywhere Mark Mulder "made considerable progress refinding his delivery after one session with pitching coach Rick Peterson." The Mets are looking for an outfield bat. They made a run at Mark DeRosa, but wouldn't discuss Bobby Parnell. The Cardinals wouldn't discuss Jason...