Buster Olney of ESPN.com writes that he expects the Red Sox and first baseman Adrian Gonzalez to reach an agreement on a contract extension by the second week of the season.
The team will enjoy their first homestand in mid-April.
Gonzalez has made it known that he wants to play for the Red Sox, but everyday carries a risk for the slugger should he get injured and reduce his market value.
Gonzalez, Red Sox To Reach Deal By Mid-April?