Meanwhile, Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski wants to sign Victor Martinez, but fears Max Scherzer will leave.
Boston Red Sox
Tom Caron: For two weeks, Farrell gets to manage a dream team
Boston’s John Farrell is in charge of the U.S. team for the five-game Japan Series.
On Baseball: Holt a possibility for Red Sox at third base
Brock Holt could wind up as a regular if free agents Pablo Sandoval and Chase Headley are too expensive.
Tom Caron: Checkbook will help Red Sox in 2015
Free agents don’t come cheap, but Boston needs to dig deep and go shopping.
On Baseball: Red Sox fall Giant step behind in dynasty race
San Francisco has won three World Series in just five years.
Major League Notebook: Red Sox re-sign Uehara
The closer gets $18 million over two years.
On Baseball: World Series hero Roberts to help kick off Sea Dogs ticket sales
Dave Roberts will be in town Nov. 1 when Portland begins selling tickets for 2015.
Tom Caron: New hitting coach faces challenges in Boston
Chili Davis is expected to be part of an overhaul for the Red Sox.
Oldest former Red Sox player Lou Lucier dies at 96
A right-handed pitcher, he played parts of three major league seasons during World War II with the Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies.
On Baseball: World Series teams are mightier because of their pens
The Red Sox would be wise to follow the example of the Royals and Giants.