A Major League source close to Peter Abraham and Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe says that Red Sox GM Theo Epstein is discussing several trade possibilities with San Diego Padres GM Jed Hoyer.

The Boston Globe says:

The Padres were seeking an infielder before they acquired Miguel Tejada from Baltimore yesterday. They also need outfield help. In Bill Hall, Jeremy Hermida, and Darnell McDonald, the Red Sox will have an excess of outfielders once Jacoby Ellsbury returns.  The Sox could be interested in Padres left-handed reliever Joe Thatcher.

Red Sox manager Terry Francona is not sure if a trade is needed:

“I don’t think about it. We spend so much time and get consumed with what we’re supposed to get consumed with, trying to win. The stuff about the trade deadline, I haven’t given it much thought because it doesn’t help,’’ he said.

“I know Theo is out there always doing what he thinks is in our best interest. I trust that. We’re just trying to do our part.’’

The Boston Globe thinks Saturday’s deadline will be far less historic for the Sox, rather the team should look forward to the August deadline.