In a couple of tweets today, a source close to Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com says the Red Sox are “chasing a ghost” on the prospect of acquiring Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth. A trade for Werth to Boston is unlikely going to happen.

Another Major League source close to Edes said the Red Sox are in need of relief pitching. Despite the need for relief pitching, the team may trade right-handed relief pitchers Ramon Ramirez or Manny Delcarmen.