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It looks as if the Red Sox are not only willing to extend
David Ortiz beyond the 2014 season—
they may also add a vesting option for 2016. The least likely scenario is a straight-out
two-year extension of his 2014 $15 million contract. According to multiple reports—including most recently by John Tomase of
The Boston Herald—the team
also might consider a "perpetual mutual option" approach, similar to the arrangement the Red Sox had with
Tim Wakefield. Whatever happens will likely happen soon—although the announcement may be delayed until Opening Day to mitigate any impact on the team's luxury tax position.
