Sox may not wait long on Bay

[Forkboy]

ATLANTA - Although Jason Bay has reached the stage where he no longer sees a reason to discuss his contract status, the Red Sox have every intention of revisiting talks with the outfielder before the end of the season, a baseball source has confirmed.

Prior to yesterday’s game, Bay said he has “gotten to the point where I’m just not going to talk about it’’ when asked about impending free agency. But with the All-Star break approaching, the Red Sox could very well use that opportunity to try to strike a long-term deal.

The Sox have negotiated contracts during the season with other players, most notably Josh Beckett and David Ortiz. The All-Star break typically provides a good opportunity for such talks, especially because the trading deadline and pennant races become a priority in the second half.

“Until there’s a press conference or until it’s the end of the season, it’s really a moot point for me,’’ said Bay, who got the day off yesterday.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2009/06/28/sox_may_not_wait_long_on_bay/

[joeybee12]

1. Now, Now, NOW Sign him NOW!!!!

Did I tell you to sign him NOW???????

[Onceuponalife]

2. They'd be crazy not to sign him...

[joeybee12]

3. I don't know, MrPerson said we'd all be booing him soon...

...guess he has different definitions of "booing" and "soon."

[radiclib]

4. Two possible scenarios:

1-Bay signs new deal with Sox during season.
2-Bay is in pinstripes next year.

This is known as a "no-brainer". What's up, Theo? :shrug:

[Yavin4]

6. Or Bay Is In Queens Next Year

Delgado's contract expires this season.

[Yavin4]

5. Bay Won't Sign Now. If He's Smart

Both NY teams desperately need an OF, and Bay slots in nicely with the Mets because Delgado's contract ends this year.

Also, the Angels, Cubs, Braves, and possibly the Giants may be bidders.

Boston should not get a discount.