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
June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap
Red Sox Wanted To Discuss Lester Deal More In Spring
Pirates Get Antonio Bastardo From Phillies
Philadelphia will receive minor league left-hander Joely Rodriguez in return.
Dodgers, Marlins Agree To Gordon, Heaney Trade
The two teams have discussed the trade for most of Wednesday.
Royals Shopping Omar Infante
Omar Infante signed a four-year contract worth more than $30 million with Kansas City last offseason.
Diamondbacks Listening To Offers For Miley
Wade Miley, 28, is in his first of three seasons of arbitratration eligibility.
Sergio Romo Talking With Giants, Tigers
The Giants and Tigers are in talks with Sergio Romo as the reliever market intensifies.
Astros Bolster Bullpen With Gregerson, Neshek
The Astros are working hard to fortify their bullpen this offseason.
Vegas Now Lists Cubs With 12-1 Odds To Win World Series
Las Vegas likes the Cubs much better now that Jon Lester is in the mix.
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.
Arizona Unlikely To Use Salary Cleared In Montero Trade
It's worth noting that the team signed Cuban defector Yasmany Tomas before the Montero trade.
Mets Discussing Gee With Multiple Teams
The Rangers, Rockies, Twins and Giants have been linked to Dillon Gee.
Martinez Will Wear No. 18 To Honor Taveras
Carlos Martinez will wear No. 18 next season to honor his late friend and former teammate Oscar Taveras, who died in a car accident in October.
Rangers To Invite Russell Wilson To Camp
Wilson was a Rule 5 draft pick last year and attended spring training for just a day.
Jon Lester To Sign With Cubs On Six-Year, $155M Deal
Jon Lester also considered the Red Sox, Giants and Dodgers.
Chapman May Be Available, Marlins An Option
The Reds appear willing to listen to offers for Aroldis Chapman, according to a source.
Dodgers Open To Trading Dee Gordon
Gordon played 144 games at second base this past season, but was almost exclusively a shortstop prior to that.
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.
Angels To Sign Cuban Infielder Roberto Baldoquin
The will sign Roberto Baldoquin to a record-setting $8 million bonus.
Cubs Get Montero From Diamondbacks For Two Pitchers
Chicago sent right-handed pitchers Jeferson Mejia and Zack Godley to the Diamondbacks.
Pirates, Liriano Agree To $39M Contract
Francisco Liriano has spent the past two seasons with the Pirates.
Giants Unlikely To Offer Headley Fourth Year
Chase Headley reportedly has a four-year, $65 million deal on the table, but it remains to be seen which team made the offer.
Arizona Making Trumbo Available Via Trade
The three-team deal involving Mark Trumbo reportedly fell through recently.
Cubs, Diamondbacks Discussing Montero Trade
The Cubs are looking for a veteran catcher after missing out on Russell Martin.
Giants Won't Move Posey To Third
The Giants have a hole a third base following the departure of Pablo Sandoval.
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.
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