Of course it gets better as he ages. And his production is expected to decline as he ages. I imagine his contract is roughly on par with his expected career arc.

Unless we want to free up salary, we aren't trading Ian. We shouldn't trade Ian.

BOS might trade Salty:

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2012/11/red_sox_sign_da_1.html?camp=misc:on:twit:sox&dlvrit=199675