From today's Globe:
The call probably came right after Werth signed. That would be my best guess.
This guy Boggs is a good negotiator. Publicly, it seems that the Red Sox have already come up $40 million to 8yrs/$160 million. I wouldn't be surprised if it goes higher.
If in addition to AGon the Sox add a RH hitter like Ordonez, Nady or Quentin and some bullpen pieces, but the Yankees add Lee and Crawford, will the Sox have closed the gap or lost ground?
Not attacking anyone. Just trying to make someone put their money where their mouth is. He told me he was a deadbeat by saying that he wouldn't pay up on the bet. That is the definition of a deadbeat. I take back the no balls comment. I was just trying to goad him into the bet. I like betting action. Can't help myself. I understand that most people don't have the spine to put themselves on the line with those things.
Then take the bet. We sign Manny. You win. We sign Crawford. I win. Neither signs. No one wins. Take the bet if you are so sure. I am sure about my side of it.