The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with Craig Breslow, addressing their need for left-handed bullpen help.
Breslow became a free agent when the Red Sox declined his $4 million option for 2015.
July 2014 - Boston Red Sox Wiretap
Report: Padres, Phillies Discussing Trade For Hamels
The Padres and Phillies have discussed a potential trade for left-hander Cole Hamels, Philly.com reported Sunday evening. Outfielder Wil Myers would be the headliner heading back to Philadelphia, according to the report.
The Boston Globe reported last week the Padres, Cubs, Red Sox, Dodgers and Rangers were interested the 30-year-old Hamels.
Source: Red Sox, Padres Nearing Middlebrooks Deal
The San Diego Padres are nearing a deal with the Boston Red Sox for Will Middlebrooks, according to a source.
Middlebrooks played third base for the Red Sox during a rough 2014 season.
San Diego will reportedly send Ryan Hanigan to Boston in the deal.
Red Sox Actively Discussing Allen Craig In Trade Talks
The Boston Red Sox are actively discussing Allen Craig with at least one club, according to a report.
Craig is said to be fully recovered from a painful Lisfranc fracture suffered in his left foot in August.
The Red Sox acquired Craig from the St. Louis Cardinals at midseason along with Joe Kelly in the John Lackey trade.
Masterson Will Start For Red Sox
Justin Masterson struggled last season, but the Boston Red Sox insist that he will be in their starting rotation in 2015.
The Red Sox signed the right-hander to a one-year deal worth a reported $9.5 million. It includes $2.5 million in possible incentives based on innings pitched.
Masterson was a reliever for Boston when they traded him to the Cleveland Indians in 2009.
"We clearly see Justin as a starter," Ben Cherington said. "That's what he's really been just about all the time since he was traded, so that's the role we expect him to be in, and if he's what we think he will be then he'll be a good one. Justin has had experience pitching out of the bullpen, so obviously he can do that, but we're signing him to be a starter."
Tigers, Porcello Discussed Extension Prior To Trade
The Detroit Tigers "briefly discussed" a contract extension beyond the 2015 season with Rick Porcello before he was traded to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, according to the pitcher's agent.
Jim Murray, Porcello's agent, said the trade wasn't a result of unsuccessful contract extension talks.
"Rick thoroughly enjoyed being a part of such a classy organization and I can assure you that he was not traded based on anything to do with contract talks," Murray said.
Mets Wouldn't Trade Young Pitchers For Cespedes
The New York Mets inquired with the Boston Red Sox about Yoenis Cespedes toward the end of the season, but were told the asking price would be Zack Wheeler or Jacob deGrom.
New York was unwilling to discuss the two young pitchers, ending talks before they really began.
The Red Sox dealt Cespedes to the Detroit Tigers on Thursday for Rick Porcello.
Red Sox Bring Back Justin Masterson
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $9.5 million deal with Justin Masterson that includes incentives.
Masterson, who began his career with the Red Sox, split the 2014 season between the Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Cardinals.
Tigers, Red Sox Will Swap Porcello, Cespedes
The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox have agreed to a trade involving Yoenis Cespedes and Rick Porcello.
Two additional players will head to Detroit along with Cespedes, including right-hander Alex Wilson.
Porcello is arbitration-eligible for the final time this offseason. Cespedes has one more year on his contract.
Source: Masterson Close To Deal With Unknown Team
Justin Masterson is nearing a contract agreement with an unknown club, according to a source.
Masterson has been linked to the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers most recently.
Red Sox Get Miley From Diamondbacks
The Red Sox have acquired Wade Miley from the Diamondbacks for pitchers Rubby De La Rosa and Allen Webster and a minor-leaguer yet to be identified, according to a Major League source.
Red Sox Wanted To Discuss Lester Deal More In Spring
The Red Sox made Lester an offer of $70 million over four years, which has been reported multiple times. Cherington wishes Boston had a chance to improve that offer, which he felt was a starting point
Boston's Final Offer To Lester Was $135M Without Vesting Option
Jon Lester will receive $155 million over six years with the Cubs as well as a vesting option for a seventh season.
Jon Lester To Sign With Cubs On Six-Year, $155M Deal
Jon Lester also considered the Red Sox, Giants and Dodgers.
Report: Lester Decision 'Nearing Finish Line'
Jon Lester is expected to have all his final offers on the table soon, possibly by the conclusion of Tuesday night.
Phillies Keeping Tabs On Lester, Which Could Shift Hamels Market
Philadelphia isn't in the mix to sign Jon Lester, but where he lands will help set the trade market for Cole Hamels.
Source: Red Sox Make Offer To Masterson
The Red Sox traded Justin Masterson to the Indians in 2009 as part of the Victor Martinez deal.
Sources: Lester's Pick Slowed By Negotiations
Jon Lester has multiple offers of at least $150 million over six years, which has slowed down his ultimate choice because of having to deal with negotiations with those teams, according to sources.
Jon Lester Expected To Choose Between Cubs, Giants
Jon Lester has also been considering the Red Sox and Dodgers.
Red Sox, Padres Have Discussed Cespedes, Kennedy Trade
Boston is hesitant to make the deal because they feel Cespedes could bring an even better pitcher back in return.
Giants Continue Focus On Lester, Possibly Headley
The Giants continue to have interest in free-agents Jon Lester and Chase Headley.
Report: Lester Meets With Red Sox Owner In Atlanta
John Henry has made a strong push for Jon Lester to return to Boston.
Dodgers Claim Lavarnway From Red Sox; Drop Butera
The Dodgers have claimed catcher Ryan Lavarnway from the Red Sox.
Dice-K Signs With Japan's Softbank Hawks
Daisuke Matsuzaka went 3-3 with a 3.89 ERA for the Mets in 2014.
Sources: Dodgers Enter Race For Lester
The Dodgers are a late entrant in the race to sign Jon Lester, according to sources.
Lester Could Decide On New Team By Week's End
There is, however, no deadline in place for the left-hander to come to terms on a deal, according to source.
Andrew Miller Moving Closer To Deal
Andrew Miller is moving closer to a rumored four-year, $40 million contract with the Yankees and Dodgers looming.
Yankees, Red Sox Interested In Andrew Miller
The Yankees are one of the teams interested in Andrew Miller, who is also drawing interest from the Red Sox, according to sources.