Jon Lester to the O’s and 2 other big MLB trades that should happen

Though MLB’s annual July 31 trade deadline tends to produce more rumors and speculation than actual roster changes, it nonetheless creates an enjoyable opportunity to play general manager.

And so while fans — this one included — endlessly refresh Twitter and MLB Trade Rumors for news, here are a few utterly speculative deals that seem to make sense for both sides. They almost certainly won’t happen, but they probably should:

1. Red Sox starter Jon Lester and infielder Stephen Drew to the Orioles