Mar 11, 2006 3:36 PM EST

The Sox have talked with the Diamondbacks about dealing for catcher Koyie Hill, though there was no deal imminent as of last night, according to a source with knowledge of the talks. With Jason Varitek playing in the World Baseball Classic, John Flaherty calling it a career, and Ken Huckaby's knee ailing, the Sox have just one healthy catcher, Josh Bard.

Via Boston Globe