Rumors and news about possible signings and contract specifics have been circulating like “wild fire” this morning.
The Boston, MA (Sports Network) and the Seattle Post are reporting that right-hander John Smoltz is headed to the Red Sox. Smoltz who spent his entire Major League career with the Atlanta Braves had under gone a season ending injury early last season and is not expected to pitch until June 2009.
The agreement between the Sox’ and Smoltz according to MLB.com may be worth $5.5MM and could possibly reach over $10 million with incentives depending on his performance. An official announcement is expected to be made very shortly.
In the wake of the John Smoltz situation, the Atlanta Braves apparently scheduled a meeting with free agent Derek Lowe and are showing significant interest. According to Tony Massarotti of Boston.com, Lowe is scheduled to have a meeting with the Braves later today in Atlanta.
Rumor also has it that Rocco Baldelli is also closer to becoming part of the Red Sox organization. According to the Boston Globe once again, “Rocco Baldelli is scheduled to be at Thursday night’s Boston Baseball Writers dinner at the Westin Waterfront Hotel to accept the Tony Conigliaro Award.”
I am sure Baldelli will have more than just food on his mind while the media is anxious to hear a statement. Fox Sports and Ken Rosenthal have also agreed stating that “Rocco Baldelli is going home to New England“.
If a deal is made between the Red Sox and Baldelli, he may be sharing the field with Jason Bay, Jacoby Ellsbury and J.D. Drew.
More Developments to follow……
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