Aside from naming a new manager, the Red Sox are focused on fortifying their pitching this winter. During this week's general manager meetings, Boston general manager Ben Cherington met with several agents, including Bob Garber, who represents lefty C.J. Wilson and veteran right-hander Roy Oswalt. Based on their meeting, Garber said it would be "premature" to rule the Red Sox out of the Wilson bidding, even though they are unlikely to spend big on a top-shelf pitcher. "We have agreed to talk more about C.J. after the Red Sox hire a new manager. They want him to be included in this," Garber said. "As of today, I would say it's premature to say that the Red Sox aren't going to be interested in C.J., and C.J. is very interested in playing for the Red Sox. Fenway is one of his favorite places to pitch, and he's interested in playing there."