The Boston Red Sox and free agent pitcher John Lackey have reportedly agreed to a 5 year deal worth $82.5 million.
Lackey was considered by many to be the top starting pitcher on the free agent market this year.
Ken Rosenthall says the Red Sox will also attempt to extend Josh Beckett (likely to a slightly more expensive deal) and may even explore a possible trade for San Diego Padres first baseman, Adrian Gonzalez likely centered around Clay Buchholz.
Lackey's signing also ends the Red Sox's pursuit of free agents Jason Bay or Matt Holliday.
Lackey would also be the second high profile free agent to leave the Angels so far this offseason, following Chone Figgins out the door.
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