Report: Red Sox, John Lackey agree to deal
John Lackey - S - Los Angeles Angels
Dec. 14, 2009 - 3:45 PM ET
According to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman, the Red Sox and John Lackey have agreed to a five-year, $85 million deal.
If true, this is a great move for the Red Sox -- signing a top-tier starter to a market-value contract while snatching him from a fellow American League contender. Lackey figures to be Boston's No. 3 starter. The right-hander went 11-8 with a 3.83 ERA in 27 starts for the Angels in 2009.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter