At one point this winter, the Red Sox made a play to re-acquire Marlins superstar Hanley Ramirez, league sources tell SI.

The Red Sox are reportedly still interested in free agent pitcher John Smoltz even after the recent signing of Brad Penny.

The Red Sox have agreements in place with right-hander Brad Penny and catcher Josh Bard, according to an industry source.

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The Red Sox were reportedly close to adding Brad Penny to their pitching rotation on Sunday.

According to a source close to the talks with the Red Sox, Mark Teixeira was very concerned about what would become of Mike Lowell should Teixeira sign with Boston.

Josh Bard has drawn interest from about a half-dozen teams, with the Red Sox being one.

Not long ago, catchers Jason Varitek and Pudge Rodriguez would have been hot commodities on the free agent market.

With Mark Teixeira in New York, Boston has moved onto free agent outfielder Rocco Baldelli.

Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis will reportedly join teammate Dustin Pedroia on Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

The payroll of the Red Sox will likely be significantly smaller on Opening Day than it was at the same time last season, perhaps by as much as $20 million.

First baseman Kevin Youkilis and the Red Sox will not reach a long-term contract agreement this offseason, according to the player's agent.

The signing of Mark Teixeria by the Yankees has drawn the ire of many people around baseball, but Curt Schilling has a positive take on the situation.

According to a baseball source, the New York Mets appear to be closing in on a deal for free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe.

The Red Sox are interested in acquiring a catcher, possibly Miguel Montero of Arizona or Jarrod Saltalamacchia of the Rangers.

The Yankees didn't just steal Mark Teixeira from the Red Sox on Tuesday, they also reportedly reached a minor league deal with catcher Kevin Cash.

The Mets and Derek Lowe are deep in negotiations, according to a source, and while an offer has not yet been made, he is highly coveted by the club.

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A major league baseball source has told The Washington Times' Thom Loverro that there will be an announcement today regarding the future of free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira.

Joe Mauer can become a free agent in 2010 and according to people in the know, the Boston Red Sox are already anxious to pursue the Twins' catcher.

A Mark Teixeira signing appears imminent and is expected before Christmas, but it is not clear which team he will select.

Curt Schilling was asked about his opinion on Scott Boras on Sunday.

Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman reportedly spoke with Mark's Teixeira's agent Scott Boras last week.

The Diamondbacks and Red Sox could soon revive talks on a trade involving outfielder Eric Byrnes.

Mark Teixeira's decision could come soon with as many as four teams rumored to be in the running for his services.

The Angels have heard the rumors that the Red Sox might be out of the race to sign Mark Teixeira, and are making it known that they are still a contender.

Red Sox executives returned from negotiations with Mark Teixeira's representatives on Thursday believing that it'll take upwards of $184 million to land the slugger.

The Red Sox are not truly out of Mark Teixeira picture, according to multiple baseball sources.

Red Sox principal owner John Henry said on Thursday night that the team is no longer going after free-agent slugger Mark Teixeira.

The Red Sox have made strides toward completing a deal for first baseman Mark Teixeira, major league sources indicated on Thursday evening.

The Yankees are more interested in Mark Teixeira than Manny Ramirez.

The Red Sox are believed to be in the lead in the race to sign free-agent slugger Mark Teixeira as the sweepstakes intensifies.

If the Red Sox are able to land Mark Teixeira, it is believed that they could look to trade third baseman Mike Lowell and the rest of his $37.

The Red Sox badly want to land Mark Teixeira, but the team has made it known that they will not give the first baseman the ten-year deal he covets.

Free agent slugger Mark Teixeira is reportedly close to making a decision on where he will play next season.

The Red Sox reportedly view free-agent slugger Mark Teixeira as a 'must-have', similarly to how they felt about Daisuke Matsuzaka two offseasons ago.

The Red Sox have reportedly made an offer to free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, although they continue to operate in secrecy.

The Red Sox don't typically allow the details of their contract offers to leak, but the offer made to free agent slugger Mark Teixeira is expected to be an eight-year deal worth between $145 and $175 million, or possibly more.

The New York Daily News has reported that outfielder Johnny Damon advised free agent pitcher A.

According to a baseball source, the report by Nikkan Sports that the Sox have a three-year, $21 million offer out to Japanese pitcher Kenshin Kawakami is not accurate.

The Orioles believe they are in the running to land free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, despite a huge offer from the Nationals and fellow suitors like the Red Sox and Angels.

The Red Sox and Angels are believed to be the front runners to sign free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, even though the Nationals and Orioles are expected to make huge offers.

With CC Sabathia off the market, free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe could become the target of a number of teams interested in upgrading their pitching this winter.

The Red Sox debuted a new "hanging sox" logo on Thursday, along with new road jerseys for the 2009 season.

Steve Phillips of ESPN reported early Thursday morning that the Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks are discussing a trade involving shortstop Julio Lugo and outfielder Eric Byrnes.

The Red Sox are making progress in their efforts to sign free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira, according to a major-league source.

John Smoltz is throwing and thinks he will be ready early next season.

Andy Pettitte is still talking with the Yankees about a contract, but the Dodgers and Red Sox have entered the race as well.

Carl Pavano's agent Tom O'Connel is scheduled to meet with Florida officials late Tuesday afternoon at the Winter Meetings.

With the Boston Red Sox expected to trade Mike Lowell if they sign first baseman Mark Teixeira, the San Francisco Giants have emerged as an option, since they need a third baseman.

Theo Epstein was said to have taken CC Sabathia to lunch in Las Vegas on Monday.

Jason Varitek is planning to reject Boston's offer to arbitrate by Sunday's midnight deadline, SI.

Some rival agents believe that Scott Boras might be offering Jason Varitek in a "package deal" with the catcher's friend and fellow Georgia Tech alum, free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira.

Daisuke Matsuzaka helped the Red Sox signed fellow Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa this offseason.

The Red Sox signed Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa on Thursday, as reported by Yahoo.

One baseball source confirmed that free agent Derek Lowe received offers from at least two teams, the Phillies and another unidentified club.

The Yankees have joined the Rays, Red Sox, and Phillies in the pursuit of Rocco Baldelli, who came back from a rare neuromuscular disease with the Rays last season.

Dustin Pedroia has signed a six-year, $40.

When the Red Sox signed their first-round pick in the 2008 draft, Casey Kelly, there was some question whether he would be developed as a shortstop or a pitcher.

As the offseason trading and signing season commences, the Red Sox are committed to $79.

The Red Sox are reportedly on free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe's short list of desired teams.

Japan's Junichi Tazawa has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with the Red Sox.