John Lackey News

Now, he may be one of their first targets in free agency. According to a major league source, the Sox met with the right-hander's agent at the GM meetings earlier this week in Chicago.

John Lackey #41 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim reacts in Game Five of the ALCS against the New York Yankees .

Chicago - As badly as the Milwaukee Brewers could use a top-of-the-rotation pitcher, it's unlikely they will be able to get into serious bidding for right-hander John Lackey , the top starter on the free-agent market.

Pitching wasn't exactly an issue last season for the Boston Red Sox, but as shown in years past, there's no such thing as having too much of it.

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Much in the same fashion that CC Sabathia was the top pitching prize last winter, John Lackey will find himself in that position this winter.

Astros general manager Ed Wade faces the pressure this offseason to trim payroll, yet improve the team's weaknesses, like the starting rotation.

Bobby Abreu had no interest in spending another winter - or even another week - without an employer.

Starting pitcher John Lackey #41 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Boston Red Sox during game one of the American League Division Series at Angel Stadium on October 1, 2008 in Anaheim, California.

Pitcher John Lackey and outfielder Matt Holliday were among 79 players who filed for free agency Thursday, the first possible day.

With the 2009 World Series over, let the opening salvos of 2010 begin. Today is the annual opening of free agency, and Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday figures to be one of the most coveted players on the market.

Jeff Blair A-Rod overcomes his past this October Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees hits an RBI single against the Minnesota Twins in Game Two of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher, John Lackey stands to make a lot of money this winter.

When Joe Girardi has big decisions to make, he consults his thick black binder. In his first postseason as New York's manager, he's been checking that book full of baseball data a lot.

I was planning on writing my World Series preview and predictions today, but I think I am going to hold off for one more day.

After a season that began with a tragedy and ended in bittersweet defeat for the Los Angeles Angels, manager Mike Scioscia was left thinking about what his team accomplished and what it left undone during perhaps his longest year in baseball.

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The chances for rain and thunder at game time tonight are 90 percent. Should Game 6 be postponed until Sunday night and the Angels then win it, the forecast for John Lackey starting game 7 Monday night on three days' rest is somewhere between 90 and 100 percent.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher John Lackey could be the most sought free agent in MLB's upcoming offseason and up 4-0 with two outs in the top of the seventh inning in Game Five of the American League Championship Series, Lackey was fired up about being taken out of the game.

The Los Angeles Angels had a huge night on Thursday. First and foremost the Halos got to watch John Lackey - in potentially his last game with the club - pitch at his best and hold the Yankees in check for 6 2/3 innings.