The Boston Red Sox are reportedly fielding calls on right-hander Josh Beckett, but Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports that nothing is close and that it's just an exploratory phase.
Bradford also notes that the Texas Rangers are not interested in Beckett, 32, despite the fact that they need starting pitching and Beckett would likely OK a deal to such a city sincehe's from Texas.
The Sox aren't necessarily in sell mode, but it appears they are willing to discuss certain players if it helps them add the right pieces for the stretch run, and next season. In dealing Beckett, the Red Sox would also be clearing payroll space, as the right-hander is owed $31.5 million over the next two seasons. Moving such a contract could open the doors for an aggressive push to sign a starting pitcher or two over the winter, or even acquiring aJosh Johnson or Cliff Lee this month.
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