...batted .250 with 24 homers and 70 RBIs for Milwaukee last year, could replace left fielder Jason Bay in the outfield if Bay, a free agent, signs elsewhere as expected

ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 08: Chone Figgins #9 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim throws out Jason Bay #44 of the Boston Red Sox in the second inning of Game One of the ALDS...

...batted .250 with 24 homers and 70 RBIs for Milwaukee last year, could replace left fielder Jason Bay in the outfield if Bay, a free agent, signs elsewhere as expected

NEW YORK - JANUARY 05: Jason Bay talks to the media during a press conference to announce his signing to the New York...

...Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell (25) grounds into a double play that allows left fielder Jason Bay (not pictured) to score in the top of the third inning against the New York Yankees...

Jason Bay

BALTIMORE - JUNE 29: Jason Bay #44 of the Boston Red Sox watches the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards...

NEW YORK - MAY 05: Jason Bay #44 of the Boston Red Sox bats against the New York Yankees on May 5, 2009...

BALTIMORE - JUNE 29: Jason Bay #44 of the Boston Red Sox warms up before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at...

Sep 27, 2009; Bronx, NY, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay (44) singles in the top of the third inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee...

DETROIT - JUNE 04: Jason Bay #44 of the Boston Red Sox looks on against the Detroit Tigers during the game at...

CAPTION: June 4, 2009; Detroit, MI, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay (44) hits a two-run double in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica...

Jason Bay drove in 12 runs during an 11-game winning streak in mid-April

...batted .250 with 24 homers and 70 RBIs for Milwaukee last year, could replace left fielder Jason Bay in the outfield if Bay, a free agent, signs elsewhere as expected. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa...

...batted .250 with 24 homers and 70 RBIs for Milwaukee last year, could replace left fielder Jason Bay in the outfield if Bay, a free agent, signs elsewhere as expected. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa...