In the Globe, Bob Hohler notes that the Sox have not even shown any interest in the OC. Okay, the whole melodrama of “you never return my calls…” aside - hint: He’s Just Not That Into You - it kind of shows one thing. If you expect Pedro to be “loyal” and not even talk to the Yankees, then surely the Sox should at least talk to Cabrera. If you want the Sox to be run all business-like, then Pedro should get to be all business-like and at least see what the market is offering.
I guess now that the Sox have won the World Series, I guess there’s not much angst in me about the idea of Pedro talking to the Yankees, or even having meals with A-Rod.
Also in the Hohler article, a nice titbit (I know, I know, “tidbit” in American English - apparently Americans prefer either the older or more prudish form): “Sources familiar with the proposals said the Sox have offered Varitek about $36 million over four years and have asked Mirabelli to return next season for about $1.5 million”.