"Free-agent right-hander John Lackey underwent a physical Monday with the Red Sox, an indication that he is close to an agreement with the team, according to a major-league source. The deal is expected to be similar to the five-year, $82.5 million contract that the Yankees awarded free-agent right-hander A.J. Burnett last winter (FoxSports)."
This surprises me. The Sox are so unwilling to give Bay a 5 year deal, and that is what Lackey is looking for. Maybe they have talked him down to a 3 or 4 year deal, but it could also be that they are more worried about Bay's shoulder holding up over a 5 year deal. If the Sox were to get Lackey it would be one hell of a starting rotation...
Beckett
Lester
Lackey
Dice-K
Buccholz
With Wake filling in where needed. The question is how would they put runs on the board?
In other news..."Rosenthal also notes that the Red Sox are trying to sign Josh Beckett to an extension. Beckett, 30 in May, is up for free agency after the 2010 season (MLBtraderumors)."
***UPDATE***
"The Boston Red Sox have reached a tentative deal with right-handed pitcher John Lackey, pending a physical, worth slightly more than the $82.5 million, five-year contract A.J. Burnett signed with the New York Yankees last year, a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPN.com's Jayson Stark (espn)."
I'll admit I never thought he was coming. Dangerous rotation the Sox have now. More tomorrow....
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