"The Red Sox essentially have pulled out of the running for free-agent third baseman Adrian Beltre, according to Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com.
Edes writes that the Red Sox have no plans to meet the asking price of agent Scott Boras and are not willing to wait around until late December or early January to see whether the price drops. Beltre is believed to be seeking a five-year deal worth $13 million-$15 million annually.
Edes cites a source who says the Red Sox are prepared to start the season with Kevin Youkilis at third base and Casey Kotchman at first (ESPN)."
In a way i am happy about this. I have 0 faith that Beltre will stay healthy, and he is totally not worth the money he is asking for. I am still holding out hope the Sox will go out and get a guy like Cabrera or Gonzalez, but if those don't pan out expect to start hearing names like Nick Johnson bouncing around...
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