Sox Minor-Leaguer Fields trade bait?

Joe Cowley of the Sun-Times has an article up discussing the likelihood of the Sox dealing Josh Shields, the minor league 3rd baseman that could be the future for the Sox at the Hot Corner. According to the article, if Shields isn't included in any deal, no starting pitcher will be acquired by the Sox that's any better the Contreras. It's arguable that there's none available better than Jose anyway. So the question: Do you mortgage your future to win in '08? We'll soon find out.