The Red Sox are likely to offer catcher Jason Varitek arbitration to ensure that they will get something in return should he reject the deal and sign elsewhere.

Legendary Red Sox slugger Jim Rice is on this year's Hall of Fame ballot for the fifteenth time this year, his final year of eligibility.

Japanese right-hander Junichi Tazawa has informed all teams other than the Red Sox that he is rejecting their offers.

The Rangers have traded reliever Wes Littleton to the Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named later.

The Red Sox have hired former major leaguer and Rays' coach Tim Bogar as their new first base coach.

The Tigers have reportedly lost interest in Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo.

Japanese right-hander Junichi Tazawa has reportedly decided to join the Red Sox.

Agent Scott Boras denied a report that the Red Sox have offered free-agent catcher Jason Varitek a contract, which has spurred rumors that he could sign elsewhere.

Agent Scott Boras claims that the Red Sox haven't offer free-agent catcher Jason Varitek a one-year contract, contrary to a report on WEEI.

The Red Sox’ initial contract offer to free agent catcher Jason Varitek this offseason was for one year, according to sources close to the situation.

The Red Sox have reportedly made a $6 million contract offer to Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa.

The Red Sox are doing due diligence on free agent Rocco Baldelli, who could be in the mix as a fourth outfielder after the team dealt Coco Crisp to the Kansas City Royals last week for reliever Ramon Ramírez.

Curt Schilling, a free agent, hasn't seen his name come up in many rumors, despite the fact that he has yet to officially announce his retirement.

The Red Sox and Tigers have discussed a swap of shortstop Julio Lugo for pitcher Dontrelle Willis, a possibility that was first mentioned by Nick Cafardo in the Boston Globe.

One baseball source, familiar with the Red Sox’ thinking this offseason, said the club’s “lust” factor is very strong for Mark Teixeira.

Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka claims that he will play in the World Baseball Classic for Japan next spring.

Mark Teixeira's agent,Scott Boras is in deep economic discussions with interested clubs, according to a major-league source.

The Red Sox are fearful that the Yankees can outbid them on Mark Teixeira, explaining why the club has failed to confirm any interest in the player at all.

One writer that submitted a ballot in the American League MVP race, admitted on Tuesday that he was wrong to leave the winner, Dustin Pedroia, off his submission.

Red Sox GM Theo Epstein reportedly spoke with A.

The Kansas City Royals today announced that the team has acquired center fielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitcher Ramon Ramirez.

The Royals acquired center fielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for relief pitcher Ramon Ramirez.

The Red Sox reportedly plan to be a major player for free agent A.

Dustin Pedroia was named the Most Valuable Player of the American League on Tuesday, with 16 out of 28 first place votes.

The Dodgers, according to Peter Gammons, haven't given up on getting Larry Lucchino to go west and bring their business into the 21st century.

The Red Sox and Tigers are reportedly discussing a trade involving shortstop Julio Lugo.

Just a week before they traded Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers, the Red Sox were prepared to suspend their best hitter.

Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka came close to earning a $300,000 bonus for a third-place finish in the AL Cy Young voting.

Minnesota's Joe Mauer, Boston's Dustin Pedroia, Cleveland's Grady Sizemore, and the New York Mets' David Wright added a Silver Slugger to their Gold Glove on Thursday.

According to the Boston Globe's Tony Massarotti, Derek Lowe is among the most probable targets for the Red Sox, and the team has already asked agent Scott Boras about the 35-year-old righthander, "With regard to this year's [free-agent] market, in particular, a major league source has confirmed that the Sox have inquired with agent Scott Boras about Lowe, interest deemed sincere enough that Boras has equipped the Sox with one of his famed marketing portfolios, or 'books,' on the player's value.

Boston slugger David Ortiz would like to see the team add another bat to the lineup, providing him with help in the order that was lessened by the trade of Manny Ramirez.

For the first time in fourteen years, the Red Sox will not raise their ticket prices for the 2009 season.

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz says that his injured wrist is feeling better.

Red Sox pitchers Jonathan Papelbon, Jon Lester, and Justin Masterson told fans at a recent meet-and-greet that they don't expect Jason Varitek to go anywhere.

Red Sox GM Theo Epstein plans to be a "selective shopper" during this free-agent season, which officially begins Friday.

Rangers' catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia has heard rumors of him being traded to the Red Sox, and he couldn't be happier.

The Boston Red Sox are currently working on adding 560 new seats to Fenway Park.

Scott Boras, the agent for catcher Jason Varitek, is reportedly using the deal Jorge Posada signed with the Yankees last winter as a benchmark for his client.

Red Sox GM Theo Epstein claims that he's not worried about what kind of splashes the rival Yankees will make in free agency this offseason.

San Diego general manager Kevin Towers confirmed at the general manager meetings that pitcher Jake Peavy would not accept a trade to the Red Sox.

Red Sox GM Theo Epstein has agreed to a new contract with the team, according to an Associated Press report on Monday.

Mark Kotsay has filed for free agency, becoming the seventh member of the Red Sox to test the waters this offseason.

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has put the 2008 season, which was a tough one because of a lingering wrist injury, behind him as the offseason officially begins.

The Red Sox will keep their spring training home in the Fort Myers area for thirty more years after signing an agreement on Saturday with Lee County, Fla.

The free agent pool increased on Friday as 42 more players filed for free agency, including a number of notable pitchers.