This winter, like the last one, he will be a free agent. And though a return to Boston is quite possible, you never know.
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Bailey escapes jam, Boston avoids sweep
Former Deering High star Ryan Flaherty strikes out with two out and the bases loaded in the ninth.
Red Sox fall to Orioles in 12 innings
Baltimore has won 16 straight extra-inning games while continuing its chase for a division title.
Even Lester’s luck is gone
Jon Lester’s 14-0 record against the Orioles is over, but the Red Sox still can have an impact on who gets into the postseason.
New way to lose, Red Sox give up 6 in 9th
Tampa Bay battles back in the last inning to get a split in the four-game series with Boston.
Dubront settles down, beats fading Tampa Bay
The lefty limits the Rays’ sputtering offense to just one hit over six innings and the Red Sox rally for the win.
With nowhere to go … Sox win
A day after elimination in the AL East, Boston pushes Tampa Bay back in the wild-card race.
Sox waste Lester’s effort
Jon Lester throws seven strong innings, but Boston’s modest two-game winning streak is halted for lack of timely hitting.
On Baseball: Age-old decision for Sox
David Ortiz, 36, is a free agent again after this season, and Boston must decide whether it’s worth it to re-sign him.
Red Sox get a ‘good sign’ win
Boston gets another last at-bat victory, beating Toronto 3-2 and edging out of the AL East cellar.