BostonHerald.com Meeting of the GM minds
The club’s free agents - The chief priority will be to talk with agent Scott Boras about catcher Jason Varitek [stats]. Before Epstein leaves Thursday morning, he should have a pretty good idea about Varitek’s contractual demands. If Boras indicates that Varitek is looking for something longer than a two-year deal, the Sox will begin looking at other options.
The Sox won’t pursue many of their own free agents, including veteran pitchers Mike Timlin [stats] and Bartolo Colon, and first baseman Sean Casey. Outfielder/first baseman Mark Kotsay, a late-season acquisition, would be welcomed back but will probably go elsewhere for a chance to play more.
