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Missed On 3 Years, $39 Million? |
WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports that
the Red Sox started negotiations with free-agent first baseman/DH Lance Berkman—before the 36-year old agreed to terms with the Rangers. Berkman reportedly would have been a back-up plan in the event that
Mike 'What Is Hip?' Napoli didn't work out at first base. Berkman always wanted to sign with a Texas team, so the chances of the Red Sox nabbing him were never good—thank goodness.