Can't help but wonder if Alderson approached Boston with Parnell. Career numbers: Melancon: 7.88 K/9, 3.54 BB/9, 0.56 HR/9, 3.21 ERA, 3.47 FIP Parnell: 8.34 K/9, 3.98 BB/9, 0.62 HR/9, 4.32 ERA, 3.54 FIP