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Red Sox | Targeting four Boras free agents
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:14:58 -0800

The Boston Herald reports the Boston Red Sox are targeting four free agents represented by Scott Boras, OF's Rick Ankiel (Cardinals) and Matt Holliday (Cardinals), 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) and SP Mike Gonzalez (Braves).

Red Sox | Johnson likely earns bench coach nod
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:13:29 -0800

Joe McDonald, of The Providence Journal, is reporting Triple-A Pawtucket manager Ron Johnson will likely be named to Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona's coaching staff. Johnson likely will be named bench coach and will serve on Francona's staff. Johnson, 53, has managed in the minor leagues for the last 18 seasons, including the last 10 in the Red Sox organization.

Red Sox | Manuel acquired
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:20:59 -0800

MLB.com's Ian Browne reports the Boston Red Sox acquired P Robert Manuel from the Seattle Mariners Friday, Nov. 20.

Red Sox | Ortiz working hard in offseason
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:15:14 -0800

Joe McDonald, of The Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz only took a few days off before he started his offseason workouts this year. "He looks good. He's following through with a really good start to his offseason," said general manager Theo Epstein. He's lost some weight and he's in really good shape, so that's a good sign."

Red Sox | Bay rejects first offer
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:01:55 -0800

Matt Pepin, of The Boston Globe, reports free-agent OF Jason Bay (Red Sox) rejected the Boston Red Sox's initial offer, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman. The first offer was for four years at "close to $60 million." The Red Sox have exclusive negotiating rights with Bay until midnight Thursday, Nov. 19.

Red Sox | Could sign Vizquel
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:43:15 -0800

T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox could end up signing free-agent SS Omar Vizquel (Rangers).

Red Sox | Making big push for Holliday
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:03:32 -0800

Contrary to a previous report, Doug Miller, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox are making a big push to sign free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals), according to St. Louis Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr.

Red Sox | Cabrera becomes free agent
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:08:56 -0800

WEEI.com's Alex Speier reports Boston Red Sox RP Fernando Cabrera opted for free agency rather than accept his outright assignment.

Red Sox | Request medical records on two relievers
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:30:50 -0800

The New York Post's George A. King III reports the Boston Red Sox requested the medical records on free-agent RP Mike Gonzalez (Braves) and RP Rafael Soriano (Braves).

Red Sox | Lowell entering contract year
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:56:46 -0800

RedSox.MLB.com's Ian Browne reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell is entering a contract year in 2010.

Red Sox | Coaches being interviewed
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:25:40 -0800

Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox have interviewed Class AAA manager Ron Johnson, Class A manager Gary DiSarcina, minor league outfield/baserunning coach Tom Goodwin and minor league field coordinator Rob Leary for coaching positions. However, none of those coaches are expected to be named the new bench coach. That position is expected to go to either first base coach Tim Bogar, third base coach DeMarlo Hale or bullpen coach Gary Tuck.

Red Sox | Kottaras released
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:17:00 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Boston Red Sox released C George Kottaras Monday, Nov. 16.

Red Sox | Westmoreland recovering nicely
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:34:16 -0800

Joe McDonald, of The Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox OF Ryan Westmoreland (collarbone) is recovering nicely after having surgery to fix a broken collarbone. He had a plate and screws inserted into his clavicle to repair the damage. Westmoreland will be able to begin his strength program after Thanksgiving.

Red Sox | Tazawa, Bates activated
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:43:27 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Boston Red Sox have activated SP Junichi Tazawa (groin) and 1B Aaron Bates (ankle) from the 60-day disabled list.

Red Sox | Could pursue Scutaro
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:28:27 -0800

ESPNBoston.com's Peter Gammons reports the Boston Red Sox love SS Marco Scutaro (Blue Jays), but they would be unwilling to sign him since he is a Type A free agent and lose their first-round pick. If they receive draft picks from OF Jason Bay and RP Billy Wagner signing elsewhere, they would consider signing Scutaro.

Red Sox | Want Lowrie to play at Triple-A
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:26:42 -0800

ESPNBoston.com's Peter Gammons reports the Boston Red Sox want SS Jed Lowrie (wrist) to play at Triple-A Pawtucket in 2010 to make up for lost at-bats last year and to make sure his wrist holds up.

Red Sox | Byrd, Woodward file for free agency
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:14:14 -0800

The Sports Network reports Boston Red Sox SP Paul Byrd and IF Chris Woodward filed for free agency Friday, Nov. 13.

Red Sox | Staying in contact with Bay
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:34:16 -0800

Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox are keeping in close contact with free-agent OF Jason Bay (Red Sox) during the offseason, according to his representative, Joe Urbon. However, it is unlikely the two sides will reach a deal during the 15-day window before he can negotiate with other teams.

Red Sox | Have eight arbitration-eligible players
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:54:55 -0800

Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox RP Jonathan Papelbon, RP Ramon Ramirez, RP Hideki Okajima, OF Jeremy Hermida, 1B Casey Kotchman, RP Manny Delcarmen, RP Fernando Cabrera and OF Brian Anderson are all eligible for arbitration this offseason. Papelbon, Delcarmen, Hermida, Ramirez, Okajima and Kotchman will all be offered deals. Anderson and Cabrera could be non-tendered.

Red Sox | Talked to Lackey's agent
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:50:17 -0800

The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports the Boston Red Sox talked to SP John Lackey's agent at the general manager meetings this week.

Red Sox | Iglesias, Kelly provide backup shortstop help
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:25:50 -0800

The Providence Journal's Joe McDonald reports Boston Red Sox SS prospects Jose Iglesias and Casey Kelly are coming along nicely, according to minor league talent evaluators, and could provide backup help if free-agent SS Alex Gonzalez (Red Sox) is not re-signed or SS Jed Lowrie is not healthy in 2010.

Red Sox | Unlikely to give Bay five years
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:20:56 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Boston Red Sox are unlikely to offer free-agent OF Jason Bay (Red Sox) a five-year deal. However, they could go to $65 million to $70 million over four years.

Red Sox | Kalish homers Wednesday
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:17:48 -0800

MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox OF Ryan Kalish hit a three-run home run and scored the winning run in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Red Sox | Lowell could be dealt
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:11:33 -0800

Joe Strauss, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell could be made available for trade if the team acquires San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez and moves 1B Kevin Youkilis to third base.

Red Sox | Update on Varitek's contract
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:59:12 -0800

Updating a previous report, Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox C Jason Varitek will receive a $3 million base salary in 2010. He will also make $400,000 if he starts 80 games, plus an additional $400,000 for every 10 games started after that, through 120 games.

Red Sox | Highly unlikely to sign Matsui
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:58:32 -0800

Updating a previous report, Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports the Boston Red Sox are "highly unlikely" to sign free-agent DH Hideki Matsui (Yankees) to a multi-year contract unless they are able to trade DH David Ortiz. Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein does not see Matsui as an everyday outfielder.

Red Sox | Willing to keep Wagner
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:55:44 -0800

The Boston Herald's Peter Abraham reports the Boston Red Sox are willing to keep RP Billy Wagner as a setup man if he accepts arbitration.

Red Sox | Courting Matsui?
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:50:17 -0800

Nikkansports.com reports the Boston Red Sox are preparing a multi-year offer for OF Hideki Matsui (Yankees) to be their everyday left fielder. ESPN's Peter Gammons disputes the report because most feel Matsui is unable to play the outfield every day, and teams can't talk money figures with free agents until Nov. 20.

Red Sox | Varitek exercises option
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:04:55 -0800

Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox C Jason Varitek exercised his $3 million option for the 2010 season Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Red Sox | Matsui an option
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:14:17 -0800

Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox are preparing a multi-year offer for free-agent DH Hideki Matsui (Yankees), according to an insider quoted in Nikkansports.com. The Red Sox would use as Matsui as their regular left fielder.

Red Sox | Pursuing A. Gonzalez?
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:59:11 -0800

Paul Hoynes, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Boston Red Sox are rumored to be discussing a trade for San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez.

Red Sox | Have inquired about Uggla
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:26:49 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Boston Red Sox have inquired about Florida Marlins 2B Dan Uggla as a potential replacement for free-agent OF Jason Bay (Red Sox) in left field.

Red Sox | Varitek decision looming
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:51:56 -0800

The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports Boston Red Sox C Jason Varitek has until midnight Thursday, Nov. 12, to exercise his $3 million option.

Red Sox | Wagner's agent: He could accept arbitration
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:28:38 -0800

The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports free agent RP Billy Wagner's (Red Sox) agent Bean Stringfellow said Wagner hasn't ruled out accepting arbitration if the Boston Red Sox offer it.

Red Sox | No V-Mart extension talks yet
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:38:27 -0800

WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports the Boston Red Sox haven't engaged in contract extension talks with C Victor Martinez yet.

Red Sox | Province earns save Monday
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:22 -0800

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox P Chris Province earned his second save of the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 9.

Red Sox | Wakefield feeling healthy
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:33:35 -0800

John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (back) said he is feeling healthy three weeks removed from surgery. His surgeon said there is only a 6 percent chance that Wakefield will have a recurrence of the disc problems that hurt him this year. "I feel phenomenal," Wakefield said. "As soon as I got the grogginess out of my system from the anesthesia, I was doing laps around the nurses' station. I feel good. I'm not limping around. There's no more pain shooting down my leg, calf, hamstring and hip. I'm working to regain the strength I lost in my leg."

Red Sox | Open to long-term deal with V-Mart
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:17:27 -0800

Michael Silverman, of the Boston Herald, reports the Boston Red Sox are open to a long-term deal for C Victor Martinez.

Red Sox | Halladay willing to join team
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:20:21 -0800

WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports the Boston Red Sox are one of the teams Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay would accept a trade to, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Red Sox | Varitek to exercise option
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:07:38 -0800

The Boston Globe reports unidentified baseball sources have indicated that Boston Red Sox C Jason Varitek will exercise his $3 million player option for 2010.

Red Sox | Gathright files for free agency
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:16:07 -0800

The Sports Network reports Boston Red Sox OF Joey Gathright filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9.

Red Sox | Tried to acquire Hardy
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:38:28 -0800

Tony Massarotti, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox attempted to acquire Minnesota Twins SS J.J. Hardy before the Twins traded for him last week. The Red Sox were unwilling to part with either SP Clay Buchholz or RP Daniel Bard. The Brewers had little interest in P Michael Bowden, whom the Red Sox were willing to trade.

Red Sox | Decline Varitek's option
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:22:58 -0800

Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox declined their $5 million option on C Jason Varitek for the 2010 season, according to WEEI.com. He now has four days to decide whether to exercise his $3 million option or become a free agent.

Red Sox | More on Wakefield
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:22:34 -0800

Updating a previous report, Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox re-signed SP Tim Wakefield to a $3.5 million deal Monday, Nov. 9. He will also receive a $1.5 million deal for the 2011 season that includes incentives.

Red Sox | Close to new deal with Wakefield
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:06:44 -0800

Tony Massarotti, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox are close to finalizing a two-year deal with SP Tim Wakefield, according to a source.