As for Cabrera-Isringhause, it's an interesting thought but I don't think it fits Shapiro's profile.

The Indians put an incredible emphasis on young, cheap talent. That's exactly what Cabrera is. Isringhausen is the kind of pitcher that, had he been a FA this past year, the Indians would've liked to sign to a one year deal for around 6 million, like the Foulke deal.

As I alluded to, it's probably a half year rental for the Tribe; Isringhausen's price tag in 2008 is above what the team usually pays for bullpen help, especially non-elite, non-young, perhaps injury prone bullpen help. Isringhausen is in the midst of a great season, no doubt, but I don't think the FO is going to view him as a great bet to repeat that success next year.

I think something like this might have happened with Cabrera last year, but he's hit his way into a more valued status. Plus, his time clock lines up with Barfield's Boras' shopping season too nicely.

Can we interest you guys in one slightly used Hector Luna? Oh wait, you already know how much he sucks. I just don't think the Indians and Cardinals match up very well from a trading perspective.

I kid, I kid.

Now, if we start talking an AstroCab+ package for Duncan, I'm listening. But of course Duncan isn't going anywhere.

I agree with the others in this thread who said "no" to a Peralta-Izzy deal and "no" to a Cabrera-Izzy deal.

Cabrera has become that prized now where, short of a young potential, or even, established ace who's under control for the next few to several years at a cheap price, would the Indians even consider trading Cabrera.  

I think both he and Peralta could be parts of the Indians IF for the next few years at least, due in part to the fact that Marte is inconsistent at AAA and his star is starting to fade; it's quite possible that Peralta could be shifted to 3B and Cabrera is brought up to SS even before Barfield's contract becomes a concern (isn't that 2009 or 2010?)

Izzy is having a great year, but he's always seemed to me to be one of those shaky closers who just wiggles his way through, much like a Wickman or a Borowski does, so I don't really see him as being that much of an upgrade.  Based on his pitching this year, he might be a decent upgrade for Borowski this year, but for the money tied up and the loss of Cabrera, I'd definitely say that the chances of that trade occurring are probably less than 5% (and essentially, 0%.)

Just my 2 cents.  :-)