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Buster Olney writes in his blog about the much-needed culture change at Fenway Park this season. He rehashes some of those Bobby Valentine moments of 2012 that Red Sox fans are trying to forget, and looks ahead at what might happen with this restruct...

Mike Napoli will sign a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Napoli's contract is for one year with a base salary of $5 million, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney. With incentives, he can play himself to a $13 milli...

In the spirit of kicking off the new year with open-minded optimism, we present Buster Olney's prediction that the Red Sox lineup will be among the league's top 10 in 2013. He lists Boston's new-look lineup at No. 6, and explains why: 6. Boston Re...

Shortstop Stephen Drew has agreed to a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. The deal calls for a $9.5 million salary and $500,000 in performance bonuses, the sources said. The 29-year-old Dre...

ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney writes Wednesday morning about the possibility that the Red Sox trade center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury (Insiders can read it HERE). He lays out a few potential suitors while acknowledging it might be tough to find a fit...

ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney had an interesting tweet suggesting the Red Sox might be up to something bigger than it appears at first glance: Rival officials believe that the Red Sox are laying the groundwork for a trade of Jacoby Ellsbury, fo...

ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney tweeted on Tuesday that the Red Sox were not only still trying to bring back Cody Ross, they're the frontrunners: Friends of Cody Ross believe BOS is in the lead in his neg. on 3-year deal. But sources say there ha...

ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney had an interesting tweet this morning about the possible availability of San Francisco Giants reliever Brian Wilson: One very interesting possibility for the Red Sox: Brian Wilson, a N.H. native who likely will be ...

Interesting tweet today from ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney: Rival teams say that Red Sox open to dealing Andrew Bailey--but because his value is currently low, odds of them trading him are pretty low.- Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) November...

In his handicapping of the race for 31-year-old outfielder Josh Hamilton (Insider), ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney noted what makes this "the most unique set of circumstances for any free agent since the system began in 1976, a mix of raw power and...

In his column this morning (Insider access required), Buster Olney looks at 10 "contenders" and some perceived issues that they must address. While the Red Sox certainly weren't contenders in 2012, Olney includes them in his analysis, writing: 10. B...

Buster Olney checks in on the Red Sox's decision to sign Jonny Gomes. Buster says that Gomes' pull power should be a good fit in Fenway Park....

ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney tweeted on Tuesday that the Red Sox are kicking the tires on outfielder Jason Bay, who was bought out by the Mets: The Red Sox are among the teams in contact with Jason Bay, as he considers his options for 2013. Lo...

The Boston Red Sox are doing extensive background work on Mike Napoli, who could fit their roster as a catcher, first baseman or combination catcher/first baseman/designated hitter against lefties, sources tell ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. T...

The Boston Red Sox are doing extensive background work on Mike Napoli, who could fit their roster as a catcher, first baseman or combination catcher/first baseman/designated hitter against lefties, sources tell ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. Th...

ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney checks in Sunday morning on the Red Sox catching situation , which got more interesting Saturday with the signing of long-time backup David Ross. The Sox now have a surplus of backstops: Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Ryan La...