Another strange twist for Lowell

...could easily elect to pursue other alternatives instead. The Red Sox, after signing free-agent pitcher John Lackey to a five-year, $82.5 million deal earlier this week, had abandoned their pursuit of...

Is Seattle Milton Bradley's last chance?

Difficult teammates come with all forms of behavior. Albert Belle was known as Mr. Freeze to the others in the Indians' clubhouse because he liked to ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 19, 2009

Mail: What's next for Sox?

Can Casey Kotchman play first every day? That's one question in the mailbag.

Were the Red Sox in on Holliday?

...have been in on left fielder Matt Holliday, who is represented by Scott Boras, before signing John Lackey. ESPN's Buster Olney tweeted the following: Heard this: Before the Red Sox signed Lackey for...

Varitek says he's OK with role as backup

Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, who turns 38 one week into the 2010 season, struck a positive tone while discussing his transition from everyday...

Varitek acknowledges injuries

Jason Varitek says he is OK with role as Red Sox backup catcher.

Offseason notebook: Outfield shuffle

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the other big moves of the week beyond the Roy Halladay-Cliff Lee trade and John Lackey signing, leading with the Hideki Matsui and Mike Cameron signings.

World Series MVP lands with Angels

Hideki Matsui and the Angels have agreed to a one-year contract that brings the World Series MVP to Los Angeles.

ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 22: Starting pitcher John Lackey #41 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches in the first inning against the New...

Red Sox introduce Lackey, Cameron

Red Sox announce signing of outfielder Mike Cameron; John Lackey up next

Red Sox to unveil new acquisitions

The Boston Red Sox are set to announce free-agent deals with pitcher John Lackey and outfielder Mike Cameron.

Minaya, Mets haven't made big splash

It's been a cold December for general manager Omar Minaya and the Mets.

Hot Stove Amps Up from Reheat to Stir-Fry with Lee, Halladay and More on the Move

...exactly the kind of deal the team needed to make. Today's real loser may be John Lackey. The poor guy might've expected that his new Red Sox contract would be the talk...

Sources: Cards leaning to 5-year offer

The Cardinals continue to talk about re-signing outfielder Matt Holliday, and in their internal deliberations, the intention is to stand on a five-year offer, sources said.

AllNight

...Phillies in good shape for the long term. Stark also comments on Boston's signing of John Lackey