What to do about Carlos Boozer?

As you may already know I am a huge Utah Jazz fan. I was there when Michael Jordan knocked down his final shot to knock them out of the finales. I was there for the 26 win season, and I was there when Derron Williams, Paul Milsap, CJ Miles, Morris Almond, and Ronnie Brewer were drafted. Yes, I follow them somewhat religiously. But, recently I've been having a difficult time watching and following my favorite team. Why? It's not because they're losing these days. The Jazz often struggle and I somewhat like loveable losers (not the Cubbies though, because they aren't loveable anymore, they're just losers). It's because one of my favorite Jazz players, Carlos Boozer, has now missed the last 18 games with a mystery injury. Now, I've stood up for the big guy since he joined the Jazz in 04, but his latest actions have made me question just how awesome he may be. The guy was supposed to only miss a few games, but now he doesn't know when he's coming back. That I can understand. Injuries are tough to get through. Not everyone can be Karl Malone. But, during his extended hiatus he announced that he was opting out at the end of this year so that he can get more money on the open market. Why in the world would he pick now to say this? Yes, everyone sort of expected it, but come on...now? Why not wait until you're back on the floor? This coupled with the recent revelation that he was almost traded last year begs the question, should the Jazz trade him now and get at least something in return before this guy walks out at the end of the season? Clearly they aren't getting much from him these days since his injury, and Milsap seems to be doing alright. Sure, he's not as good as Boozer, but he's getting there. So, what should the Jazz do? My opinion is to trade him. Yes, it will be tough to let go of a 20-10 guy, especially when he's opting out at the end of the year. But Miami is the perfect match. First, Miami would do it to get a post presence to team with Dwayne Wade. Plus, even if Boozer opted out and signed with a different team they would be getting a ton of cap space for 2010. Plus, Boozer would probably want to re-sign with them anyway, given that he lives there during the offseason. The Jazz can try and get back Michael Beasley and Mark Blount (for salary matching purposes). Sure, Beasley is a rookie, but he has a high ceiling and is a good scorer. Match him with Derron Williams and good thing will happen. Miami might not make this deal because Beasley is a future talent and Boozer is often injured, but it wouldn't be the first time they took a risk like this. They gave up Caron Butler and Lamar Odom to get Shaq a few years ago. Plus, Miami has been showing a lot of interest in Boozer already. Yes, there are a lot of drawbacks. Sloan doesn't like to play rookies and Beasley has been somewhat immature. But, if Boozer is going to leave at the end of this season and doesn't play this season due to his "injury" the Jazz should at least get something for him. Sadly, I think the Jazz will stand pat. Boozer will come back around the All-Star break, put up big numbers and they'll sneak into the playoffs. And after they lose in the first round Boozer will be off to Miami. The Jazz need to try and get something back.