Varitek and Byrd decline arbitration
According to the Red Sox, catcher Jason Varitek and pitcher Paul Byrd have both rejected arbritration with the Red Sox.
That means if the players do not sign with Boston, the Red Sox will get extra draft picks (two for Varitek, who was considered a "Type A" free agent; and one for Byrd, who was a Type B).
Of course, if Boston signs a Type A free agent (the name Teixeira comes to mind), then the Red Sox will lose a first-round draft pick.
The winter meetings are about to begin. The deals should begin to take shape, especially after Mr. Sabathia signs with somebody.
Posted at 06:40 AM
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