David Ortiz is eating healthier and taking his fitness more serious as he starts to age.

The Chicago Cubs are high on Felix Pie, who is leading the chase for the centerfield position over Sam Fuld, but they are considering a trade for Coco Crisp.

Freddy Garcia and his agent paid the Boston Red Sox a visit on Wednesday looking for work, according to the Boston Herald.

The Red Sox have reportedly added some insurance to their starting rotation.

Terry Francona has agreed to a contract extension through 2011 after leading the Red Sox to two World Series championships in his four seasons as manager.

The Boston Red Sox will visit the White House next week to celebrate their 2007 World Series title with President George Bush, according to the Associated Press.

Manny Ramirez is switching agents and has hired Scott Boras, a friend of Ramirez's told SI.

Manny Ramirez wants to finish his career with the Red Sox but doesn’t plan to ask the club to pick up his option for 2009, according to an Associated Press report.

Coco Crisp, who lost his job to Jacoby Ellsbury in the postseason, said Wednesday he'd probably talk to the Red Sox about trading him if it appears he won't get his starting job back, according to an Associated Press report.

David Ortiz reported to spring training for the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday and claims that he's nearly recovered from offseason knee surgery, according to The Providence Journal.

Talks between the Boston Red Sox and Jason Varitek have yet to begin, but the catcher has kept tabs on the market for his kind, according to the Boston Globe.

Curt Schilling arrived at spring training on Thursday to begin rehabbing his shoulder after reconciling with the Red Sox on what the best course of action was for the injury, according to the Associated Press.

Jonathan Papelbon hoped to become a starter last spring, but now he's content as the Boston closer.

Curt Schilling's $8 million contract for the 2008 season is not insured, according to information the Boston Globe obtained from a Red Sox team source on Sunday.

Kevin Youkilis and the Red Sox agreed Sunday to a $3M, one-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing according to an Associated Press report.

The Boston Globe reported that Curt Schilling received a cortisone shot in his right shoulder on Friday, beginning a treatment plan the Red Sox hope will bring the right-hander back before the end of the season.

ESPN, the Boston Globe, and the Boston Herald are reporting that Curt Schilling has a shoulder injury that has the right-hander and the club in a dispute over whether he needs surgery, and the Red Sox have at least investigated to see if they can void his contract.

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with outfielder Bobby Kielty, according to The Boston Globe.

The Red Sox added infield depth Tuesday, agreeing to terms with first baseman Sean Casey on a one-year deal, as reported by Yahoo Sports.

Peter Gammons is reporting that the Red Sox have come to terms with Sean Casey on a $700k contract for the 2008 season.