Sat 7/30/11 12:13 PM

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Red Sox have asked the A's about acquiring Josh Willingham and Rich Harden as a package deal. Olney cautions that it's "unclear whether it has a pulse now." Willingham boosted his trade value by homering twice Friday but is hitting just .248 for the year. Harden has pitched well since joining the A's rotation earlier this month, posting a 4.30 ERA and 1.16 WHIP while striking out a batter per inning.