Boston Wanted Bay To Have Knee Surgery

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Had it not been for a medical dispute, Jason Bay may have stayed with the Red Sox and never signed with the Mets.

Bay's agent, Joe Urbon, flew to Boston for a physical and possibly a news conference during the season, but the deal hit a snag when, following the exam, the Red Sox requested a change in the structure of a possible agreement and that the outfielder undergo minor knee surgery after the season.

"I was shocked, to say the least, that I was being told to have knee surgery in order to get the contract," Bay told WEEI.com, "particularly since I wasn't hurt."

Via MLB.com

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