December 17
Boston Herald
columnist Michael Silverman
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The Red Sox had a big day yesterday, snagging John Lackey and Mike Cameron for a mere $98 million, and they aren't done. More big days are ahead. They might not happen until July of next year, or even later, but the pitching- and defense-oriented moves the Sox have made so far this offseason merely are part of a makeover still very much in progress for 2010 and 2011. A big hitter, one who ideally can play first or third base or left field, still is on the to-do list. By adding Lackey, Cameron, Jeremy Hermida and Marco Scutaro, the Red Sox can remain in the hunt for free agents Matt Holliday and Adrian Beltre - players identified as ideal solutions for left field and third base - for as ..."
November 12
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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As badly as the Milwaukee Brewers could use a top-of-the-rotation pitcher, it's unlikely they will be able to get into serious bidding for right-hander John Lackey, the top starter on the free-agent market. "It depends what they're asking for," said the Brewers' Doug Melvin, who headed home Wednesday after the annual general managers meetings wrapped up at the O'Hare Hilton. "I don't know if it could fit or not. I might have to make some other moves to make it fit." Lackey, who went 11-8 with a 3.83 earned run average in 27 starts for the Los Angeles Angels, is expected to seek a contract similar to the five-year, $82.5 million deal the New York Yankees gave free-agent right-hander A.J. ..."