Scoop Du JourRed Sox not close to deal with Edwin Jackson
The Boston Red Sox fell apart down the stretch last season and ended up just one game short of being tied with the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League wild card. With a new manager, new GM, and a few new players, the team is trying to start fresh in 2012. One addition that is still expected to be made is the addition of a starting pitcher.
The rumor mill has had the team interested in free agents Roy Oswalt and Edwin Jackson. Spring training will soon be upon us and the Boston Globe reports that, as of late Thursday night, Jackson and the Sox weren't close to any deal.
ESPN has reported that Oswalt is Boston's first choice, but if he says no, the team will try to trade for Chicago White Sox hurler Gavin Floyd before making an offer to Jackson.
According to the site, the White Sox "are looking for prospects in return, not necessarily Boston's top prospects, but two or three players with at least one having a high ceiling."
