Beckham is the one player the Sox can offer who I feel confident will become an impact player, so I'm very happy that Melvin is asking for him. I don't think Melvin is wrong to have some concerns about Hudson's ceiling. I remember reading scouting reports to that effect, and Hudson, while posting great strikeout numbers, also gave up a lot of home runs at AAA this year. That said, I agree that no team will give up a future #1 starter and would love for the Brewers to gain control of Hudson for the next 6 years. I think a package with Hudson and 2-3 solid prospects but no Beckham is a bit short of what Prince is worth, but is far superior to two 2012 draft picks. If it comes to that, Melvin will have a tough decision to make. I'm not certain we'll do any better in the off-season.