John Lackey – Red Sox – 3/11 9:45 pm

John Lackey blanked the Mets for three innings Thursday in Boston’s 8-2 victory.

Jason Varitek – Red Sox – 3/11 1:55 pm

Jason Varitek returned to the team after missing five days to visit his ill father.

Mike Cameron – Red Sox – 3/3 1:40 pm

Mike Cameron (groin) took cuts in the batting cage Tuesday.

Mike Cameron – Red Sox – 3/1 11:00 pm

Mike Cameron (groin) threw, swung and ran without a problem on Monday.

Mike Cameron – Red Sox – 2/28 5:42 pm

Mike Cameron will miss the next few days of camp with a groin injury.

Josh Beckett – Red Sox – 2/26 1:25 am

Josh Beckett said Thursday that he will ‘probably not’ negotiate a contract extension with the Red Sox during the regular season.

Tim Wakefield – Red Sox – 2/19 8:44 pm

Tim Wakefield (back) is scheduled to throw again on Saturday.

Tim Wakefield – Red Sox – 2/18 8:57 pm

According to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe, Tim Wakefield (back) looked shaky during his bullpen session on Thursday.

Jorge Sosa – Red Sox – 2/18 5:49 pm

Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports that right-hander Jorge Sosa is not in camp due to visa issues.

Edwin Moreno – Red Sox – 2/18 5:34 pm

According to Augusto Cardenas, a reporter for Diario Panorama in Venezuela, the Red Sox have released RHP Edwin Moreno.

Joe Nelson – Red Sox – 2/2 12:38 am

Red Sox signed RHP Joe Nelson to a minor league contract.

Rocco Baldelli – Free Agent – 1/30 1:38 pm

The Yankees, Rangers and Mariners are all interested in OF Rocco Baldelli.

Tim Wakefield – Red Sox – 1/27 5:21 pm

Tim Wakefield said Tuesday that he expects to serve as a full-time member of Boston’s starting rotation in 2010.

Chad Paronto – Red Sox – 1/21 1:13 am

Red Sox signed RHP Chad Paronto to a minor league contract.

Edwin Moreno – Red Sox – 1/15 9:38 pm

Red Sox signed RHP Edwin Moreno to a minor league contract.

Angel Sanchez – Red Sox – 1/15 9:37 pm

Red Sox signed SS Angel Sanchez to a minor league contract.

Darnell McDonald – Red Sox – 1/15 9:35 pm

Red Sox signed OF Darnell McDonald to a minor league contract.

Jorge Sosa – Red Sox – 1/15 9:33 pm

Red Sox signed RHP Jorge Sosa to a minor league contract.

Brian Shouse – Red Sox – 1/14 1:40 am

Red Sox signed Brian Shouse to a minor league contract.

Adrian Beltre – Red Sox – 1/7 11:00 pm

Red Sox signed 3B Adrian Beltre to a one-year, $9 million contract with a $5 million player option for 2011.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 1/4 4:52 pm

According to SNY, Jason Bay has passed his physical with the Mets.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 1/3 10:50 pm

Jason Bay is scheduled to undergo his physical for the Mets on Monday.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/30 10:39 pm

Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse believes that Jason Bay’s contract with the Mets is worth $66 million over four years with a $17 million vesting option, bringing the total to $80 million over five years.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/29 9:02 pm

SI.com’s Jon Heyman suggests Jason Bay’s physical examination for the Mets might not be a formality and could turn into a ‘marathon.’

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/29 8:11 pm

ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick reports that the fifth year vesting option on Jason Bay’s contract could push its total value over $80 million.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/29 7:47 pm

Joel Sherman of the New York Post has confirmed that Jason Bay’s contract with the Mets is worth $66 million over four years with a fifth year option.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/29 7:15 pm

According to WFAN’s Mike Francesca, the Mets have signed Jason Bay and completion of the deal is only pending a physical.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/24 11:19 pm

John Harper of the New York Daily News thinks free agent outfielder Jason Bay is ‘lukewarm’ to the idea of playing for the Mets.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/24 5:57 pm

Jon Heyman of SI.com writes that the Red Sox will consider tendering an offer to free agent outfielder Jason Bay, but only for less than the Mets’ reported offer of four years and $65 million.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/24 1:10 am

The Red Sox are considering extending their budget to make another offer to Jason Bay, reports Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.

John Lackey – Red Sox – 12/23 9:14 pm

John Lackey’s five-year, $82.8 million contract with the Red Sox includes a ‘conditional club option’ for 2015 at the league minimum.

Brian Anderson – Red Sox – 12/22 9:07 pm

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, the Royals have signed outfielder Brian Anderson to a one-year major league contract.

Brian Anderson – Red Sox – 12/21 10:01 pm

According to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal, the Royals are interested in free agent outfielder Brian Anderson.

Chris Duncan – Red Sox – 12/21 9:30 pm

Chris Duncan’s agent, Barry Meister, is talking to ‘about four’ teams ‘who are really serious’ about signing his client.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/19 3:46 pm

Jason Bay continues to hold out for a fifth year, reports the New York Daily News’ John Harper.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/18 2:05 pm

John Harper of the New York Daily News writes that the Mets are ‘willing to show patience’ in their negotiations with outfielder Jason Bay.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/17 2:36 pm

The Mets aren’t ready to go to a fifth year for free agent outfielder Jason Bay, reports John Harper of the New York Daily News.

Josh Beckett – Red Sox – 12/17 12:36 am

In a text message to Josh Beckett, Red Sox GM Theo Epstein told him not to listen to people speculating that the John Lackey signing may spell the end of Beckett in Boston.

John Lackey – Red Sox – 12/16 7:05 pm

Red Sox signed RHP John Lackey to a five-year contract.

Mike Cameron – Red Sox – 12/16 5:01 pm

Mike Cameron told the Boston media Wednesday that he can steal 20-plus bases in 2010 if given the green light.

Mike Cameron – Red Sox – 12/16 4:45 pm

Red Sox signed OF Mike Cameron to a two-year, $15.5 million contract.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/16 2:52 pm

According to SI.com’s Jon Heyman, the Mets have upped their offer to Jason Bay and are now including a fifth year option.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/15 9:11 pm

An official with knowledge of the club’s thinking says there’s ‘not a chance’ the Yankees will bid on free agent outfielders Jason Bay or Matt Holliday, reports Buster Olney of ESPN.com.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/15 6:43 pm

According to FOXSports.com, two sources confirmed the Boston Herald report that the Yankees have interest in free agent outfielder Jason Bay.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/15 2:07 pm

According to the Boston Herald, the Yankees have contacted the representatives for free agent outfielder Jason Bay.

Josh Beckett – Red Sox – 12/14 6:27 pm

The Red Sox are discussing an extension with Josh Beckett, according to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal.

Brian Anderson – Red Sox – 12/13 2:55 am

Red Sox non-tendered outfielder Brian Anderson.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/12 10:55 pm

A major league source told WEEI.com that one team has extended an offer beyond four years for free agent outfielder Jason Bay.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/12 8:53 pm

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that free agent outfielder Jason Bay has rejected the Red Sox latest contract offer.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/10 8:44 pm

Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that the Mets offered free agent outfielder Jason Bay a four-year contract worth roughly $65 million.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/9 8:14 pm

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Wednesday that his team has ‘more pressing needs’ than acquiring outfielder Jason Bay.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/9 5:08 pm

According to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse, the Mets ‘feel they are in contention’ for free agent outfielder Jason Bay.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/9 12:48 am

According to Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse, some at the Winter Meetings feel the Angels are ‘pushing hard’ for outfielder Jason Bay.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/8 4:18 pm

According to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports, the Red Sox have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday morning with the representatives of Jason Bay.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/8 4:14 pm

Sources have informed FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal that the Mariners’ interest in free agent outfielder Jason Bay is ‘overstated.’

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/8 1:17 pm

SI.com’s Jon Heyman says the market for outfielder Jason Bay ‘is strong’ and the strong bidders are the Mariners, Angels and Red Sox.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/8 2:02 am

Jason Bay has turned down Boston’s offer of salary arbitration.

Fabio Castro – Red Sox – 12/8 1:18 am

Red Sox signed LHP Fabio Castro to a minor league contract.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/7 6:40 pm

According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the Mariners are ‘unlikely to get involved on Jason Bay.’

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/7 6:29 pm

The Angels have opened negotiations with free agent outfielder Jason Bay, reports Tracy Ringolsby of FOXsports.com.

Scott Atchison – Red Sox – 12/7 5:19 pm

Red Sox signed RHP Scott Atchison to a one-year contract.

Nick Green – Red Sox – 12/7 2:44 pm

Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports reports that the Dodgers met with the agent for infielder Nick Green.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/7 5:37 am

Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times has heard that free agent outfielder Jason Bay will ’stand on his head’ to play for the Mariners.

Victor Martinez – Red Sox – 12/7 4:38 am

According to Victor Martinez’s agent, Alan Nero, the Red Sox plan to ink his client to a long-term extension this offseason.

Tim Wakefield – Red Sox – 12/6 2:37 pm

Tim Wakefield estimates he is 85 percent healed from back surgery conducted in October.

Marco Scutaro – Red Sox – 12/4 11:31 pm

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, Marco Scutaro turned down a more lucrative offer from the A’s when he signed with the Red Sox.

Marco Scutaro – Red Sox – 12/4 9:21 pm

Red Sox signed shortstop Marco Scutaro to a two-year, $12.5 million contract with an option for 2012.

Takashi Saito – Red Sox – 12/3 7:33 pm

The Braves are close to signing free agent right-handed reliever Takashi Saito, Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com reports.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/3 5:51 pm

According to Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times, the Mariners ‘have made a concerted push’ to sign free agent outfielder Jason Bay.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/2 6:27 pm

Jason Bay’s agent Joe Urbon told Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com that his client will not wait for Matt Holliday to sign in order to gauge his own value.

Billy Wagner – Red Sox – 12/2 6:31 am

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Braves have inked reliever Billy Wagner to a one-year, $7 million contract.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 12/2 12:21 am

The Red Sox will offer arbitration to free agents Jason Bay and Billy Wagner, team president Larry Lucchino confirmed Tuesday.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 11/30 9:31 pm

Jason Bay is ’still a top priority’ for the Red Sox, a source tells the Boston Globe.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 11/30 2:23 pm

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Red Sox may prefer to sign Matt Holliday instead of Jason Bay.

Alex Gonzalez – Red Sox – 11/26 4:10 pm

Jordan Bastain of MLB.com reports that the Blue Jays have signed shortstop Alex Gonzalez to a one-year contract with a club option for 2011.

Alex Gonzalez – Red Sox – 11/26 3:21 pm

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that Alex Gonzalez signed a one-year contract with the Blue Jays on Wednesday night.

Billy Wagner – Red Sox – 11/25 10:48 pm

Billy Wagner’s agent Bean Stringfellow told Rob Bradford of WEEI.com that the veteran reliever will be presented with offers sometime next week.

Billy Wagner – Red Sox – 11/25 1:49 pm

According to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, the Braves are expected to pursue free agent closer Billy Wagner this offseason.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 11/21 2:15 pm

The Red Sox are ‘looking hard at alternatives’ for Jason Bay, reports Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 11/20 3:17 pm

Angels owner Arte Moreno indicated Thursday that the Angels will pursue free agent outfielder Jason Bay.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 11/20 1:19 am

Red Sox team president Larry Lucchino acknowledged Thursday that the Red Sox badly want to re-sign outfielder Jason Bay.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 11/19 4:47 pm

Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that Jason Bay rejected a four-year, $60 million contract from the Red Sox.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 11/18 10:10 pm

Manager Terry Francona would like to see Jason Bay back in Boston next season.

George Kottaras – Free Agent – 11/18 3:42 pm

Red Sox released catcher George Kottaras.

Fernando Cabrera – Red Sox – 11/18 3:37 pm

RHP Fernandon Cabrera has rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Pawtucket and elected to become a free agent.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 11/18 2:04 pm

Cardinals GM John Mozeliak indicated Tuesday that the Cardinals will not purse outfielder Jason Bay, even if they miss out on Matt Holliday.

Billy Wagner – Red Sox – 11/17 1:38 am

According to FOXSports.com, free agent reliever Billy Wagner has already drawn interest from eight teams.

Alex Gonzalez – Red Sox – 11/12 10:47 pm

FOXSports.com cites major league sources who say that the Nationals are interested in Adam Everett or Alex Gonzalez to play shortstop.

Jason Varitek – Red Sox – 11/12 7:14 pm

Jason Varitek exercised his $3 million option to remain with the Red Sox.

Jason Varitek – Red Sox – 11/11 9:50 pm

According to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe, Jason Varitek has exercised his $3 million player option to remain with the Red Sox in 2010.

Jason Varitek – Red Sox – 11/11 3:35 pm

Jason Varitek has until midnight Wednesday to decide whether he wants to exercise his $3 million player option for 2010.

Billy Wagner – Red Sox – 11/11 2:48 pm

Billy Wagner’s agent, Bean Stringfellow, said Tuesday that his client hasn’t ruled out accepting an offer of arbitration from the Red Sox.

Victor Martinez – Red Sox – 11/11 1:58 pm

According to WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford, the Red Sox have not approached Victor Martinez or his representatives about a contract extension.

Jason Varitek – Red Sox – 11/10 10:04 pm

Updating a previous item, Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes that the Mets have no interest in Jason Varitek.

Jason Varitek – Red Sox – 11/10 7:36 pm

Joel Sherman of the New York Post suggests that the Mets could have interest in Jason Varitek.

Billy Wagner – Red Sox – 11/10 7:03 pm

Billy Wagner is in demand, according to his agent Bean Stringfellow.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 11/10 6:52 pm

Jon Heyman of SI.com cites baseball executives who say there’s a pretty good chance Jason Bay stays with the Red Sox.

Tim Wakefield – Red Sox – 11/10 5:04 pm

After undergoing back surgery in October, Tim Wakefield (back) is walking without the limp in his left leg that hampered him during the latter part of the 2009 season.

Jason Varitek – Red Sox – 11/10 3:48 am

According to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe, Red Sox GM Theo Epstein said Jason Varitek has not made a decision about his 2010 player option.

Jason Varitek – Red Sox – 11/10 1:47 am

According to NESN.com, Jason Varitek will exercise his $3 million player option to remain with the Red Sox in 2010.

Tim Wakefield – Red Sox – 11/9 9:21 pm

Red Sox agreed to terms with RHP Tim Wakefield on a two-year contract.

Jason Varitek – Red Sox – 11/9 7:49 pm

Red Sox declined catcher Jason Varitek’s $5 million option for 2010.

Tim Wakefield – Red Sox – 11/9 7:37 pm

WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford reports that the Red Sox and Tim Wakefield are close to finalizing a new two-year contract.

Joey Gathright – Red Sox – 11/9 6:58 pm

Joey Gathright refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Pawtucket and is now a free agent.

Nick Green – Red Sox – 11/9 6:56 pm

Nick Green refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Pawtucket and is now a free agent.

Victor Martinez – Red Sox – 11/9 6:01 pm

Red Sox exercised catcher Victor Martinez’s $7.1 million option for 2010.

Alex Gonzalez – Red Sox – 11/8 9:25 pm

Red Sox declined SS Alex Gonzalez’s $6 million option for 2010.

Rocco Baldelli – Free Agent – 11/8 1:27 pm

Rocco Baldelli said he has not heard from the Red Sox on whether or not the team is interested in bringing him back for a second season.

Nick Green – Red Sox – 11/6 9:13 pm

Nick Green is scheduled to undergo back surgery Monday in Boston.

Josh Beckett – Red Sox – 11/4 12:59 am

Josh Beckett told WEEI on Tuesday that he had his agent will meet with Red Sox GM Theo Epstein in the coming weeks.

Jason Bay – Red Sox – 10/31 5:28 pm

The Giants are expected to make a run at Jason Bay this winter.