The Boston Red Sox Trade Deadline Rumors

The Boston Red Sox are attempting to make some waves on the last day of the trade deadline. There are recent rumors that they are working on a deal with the Cleveland Indians that would send Clay Buchholz to Cleveland along with some prospects for Victor Martinez. Without knowing the prospects that are being negotiated makes this deal difficult to interpret. However, when you look at the players involved the goals of each team are very clear.
Like when the Indians sent Cliff Lee to Philadelphia earlier this week, they are clearly trying to build for their long-term future. Buchholz is a 24 year old pitcher who already has a no hitter to his name. In 2007, he had a record of 3-1 with a 1.59 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP, 22 K's and 10 BB's. In 2008, he was 2-9 with a 6.75 ERA, a 1.76 WHIP, 72 K's and 41 BB's. This year he is 1-1 with a 3.52 ERA, 11 K's and 7 BB's. While he has shown he has some great stuff, he has also shown a great deal of inconsistency in his young career.
Victor Martinez is a 30 year old catcher who can also play first base. He came into the league in 2002 and since then has a .297 avg with 103 HR's and 518 RBI's. This season he is hitting .284 with 15 homers and 67 RBI's. There is no doubt that VMart, as he is known, is clearly one of the top catchers in the game. However, it appears that the Red Sox are wanting to play him at first base. This move would undoubtedly propel the Red Sox closer to their goal of reaching the postseason in search of the World Series Championship that they are coveting. They currently sit 2.5 games behind the rival New York Yankees. Is this the move that puts them over the top?
The Red Sox have also been linked to rumors involving Roy Halladay, Adrian Gonzalez and trading the newly acquired Adam LaRoche to make room for either Gonzalez or Martinez. The Red Sox are clearly trying to land a big name to add to their stable of quality players.
As in all of these types of trades there is always one prevailing question that comes to mind. Is giving up your long term future worth making a run at an immediate championship? I'm guessing we will soon see how the Red Sox answer that question? In the meantime, I would love to hear your opinions on this possible trade.