Go ahead and trade Manny

The talk has begun again, and it's no wonder, given the recent series of events: do the Red Sox and Manny Ramirez want to trade each other?

I'd say trade him if you can get a decent power hitting prospect or an already developing power hitter, for the following reasons:
--It's possible there will be problems the rest of the season.

--If they've made up their mind to let him go at the end of the season, they might as well get something for him. (more than a compensatory draft pick)

--Manny's getting old, so are Ortiz and Lowell. They need to develop power hitters to fill out the middle of the order. Sure they can pick up a free agent to do that, but prospects are cheaper. If there's an area the farm is weak, I think it's power hitters. There are a few, but fewer than other spots, in my opinion.

--Most importantly, I'm willing to risk the rest of this season without Manny to stock up for next year and years beyond. I know prospects are never sure things, but neither is Manny for the rest of the season. The signs that his production is in permanent decline are already there.