Red Sox To Sign Rhp Lackey, Of Cameron (ap)

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FILE- In this Oct. 22, 2009 photo, Los Angeles Angels' John Lackey(notes) throws during the first inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship baseball series against the New York Yankees in Anaheim, Calif. Lackey and the Boston Red Sox have reached a tentative agreement on a five-year contract, according to media reports. Lackey, the top pitcher on the free-agent market after eight seasons with the Angels, was in Boston for a physical on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, according to reports. His addition would give the Red Sox a strong rotation that includes Josh Beckett(notes) and Jon Lester(notes).

The retooling Red Sox made two key moves in one day, reaching tentative agreements with pitcher John Lackey and outfielder Mike Cameron. Lackey and Boston agreed on a five-year contract, according to a baseball official with knowledge of the negotiations. The deal is worth $16 million to $17.5 million a season, the official said Monday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was not yet…

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