Lackey to the Sox?

Multiple sources are reporting that John Lackey has or will sign with the Red Sox shortly. He is supposedly undergoing a physical now, which is usually something that occurs after a deal has already been struck. The addition of a one of the most talented starting pitchers in the free agent market would greatly strengthen an already strong rotation of the Sox and would allow Theo and the gang to turn 100% of their attention to signing a power hitter or two. Lackey’s career numbers are impressive (a record of 102-71, 3.81 era, in 234 career games) and last year put up solid numbers in 27 games going 11-8 with a 3.83 era and 139 strikeouts. Lackey would join Josh Beckett and Jon Lester at the front end of the rotation creating an incredibly strong 1-2-3 punch. More information to come, but this seems close to being a done deal.

Tags: John Lackey, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett