Garland looks at his future:
"If I had to guess right now, I would say that I'm more likely to get traded than to sign back. Only because looking around this clubhouse and depending on which way they want to go with the team -- whether [general manager Ken Williams] wants to go young or build a winner here -- at least on the starting staff, I bring the most attention."
His message to the Sox? Contract talks end in April so if you want me, sign me now:
"Then you're already worrying about the next year. If they trade me, oh, well. I know the reasons why. Whether it's to save money, my age, I'll get the most back for them. I'm not going to worry about it."
And here's the latest Palehose 7 strip: Extended.