The Boston Herald reported that the Red Sox have expressed interest in free agent right-hander A.J. Burnett, but that things are still in the "early stages" and that no offer has been made yet.

With memories of Fenway Park's electric atmosphere, newly acquired reliever Ramon Ramirez couldn't be happier to join the Red Sox.

For more than a year, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said that he did not feel any urgency to deal center fielder Coco Crisp and that he would only do so if it improved the team.

Boo gets his due

After not having their usual fierce competition during the 2008 season, perhaps the Red Sox and Yankees will resume their historic rivalry in full force during the Hot Stove season.

In search of another arm to add to their rotation, the Red Sox may be looking at free-agent right-hander A.J. Burnett.

A day that was supposed to be about individual glory wound up taking an added twist for the Red Sox. Not only was Dustin Pedroia the winner of the American League's Most Valuable Player Award, but Kevin Youkilis placed third. Not only were Pedroia and Youkilis thrilled for each other, the Red Sox were ecstatic for them.

When it comes to voting for the American League Most Valuable Player Award, two newspaper writers from all 14 AL cities fill out a ballot with 10 players.

In the aftermath of finishing third in the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis had a big smile on his face.