Noah Song, 22 out of the Naval Academy, is a top prospect for Boston and tried to delay his service time, but will be attending flight school instead of getting ready for spring training.
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Tom Caron: Free agent frenzy could benefit the Red Sox
Boston was a player in the big spending at the winter meetings, but the big money contracts given to Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg could make it easier for Chaim Bloom to deal David Price.
MLB notebook: Red Sox sign potential fifth starter, utility infielder
Boston agrees to one-year deals with pitcher Martin Pérez and shortstop José Peraza.
Tom Caron: Red Sox fans await fate of Betts
Chaim Bloom, the new chief baseball officer in Boston, faces potential backlash from fans if he deals the popular outfielder.
Major league notebook: Sale says he ‘no doubt’ will be ready for spring training.
Red Sox ace Chris Sale says he will definitely recover from elbow issues in time to be a part of spring training.
Red Sox trade catcher Leon to Indians for minor leaguer
Boston gets right-handed pitcher Adenys Bautista for the catcher, who batted .192 last season.
Red Sox say Pedroia hopes to return next season
Dustin Pedroia is hoping to return to the Boston Red Sox next year after playing in just nine games during the past two seasons because of his injured left knee
Martinez will not opt out of his deal with the Red Sox
Designated hitter J.D. Martinez has decided to remain in Boston. though he can still opt out after each the next two seasons.
Mookie Betts wins his 4th Gold Glove
Colorado 3B Nolan Arenado won his 7th straight Gold Glove and pitcher Zack Greinke earned his 6th in a row.
Red Sox introduce Chaim Bloom as head of baseball operations
Bloom, 36, who worked for the Tampa Bay Rays the past 15 years, replaces Dave Dombrowski.