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No talks yet between Beltre, Sox on new deal 07.13.10 at 11:32 am ET
By Rob Bradford

ANAHEIM — According to a source familiar with the situation, third baseman Adrian Beltre and the Red Sox haven’t had any talks about a new deal that would guarantee that the first-time All-Star would remain in Boston beyond this season. Beltre can become a free agent after the 2010 season. He is currently on a one-year, $9 million contract that includes a $5 million player option for ’11 that can be bumped up to $10 million with 640 plate appearances. Beltre currently has 349 plate appearances in 85 games.

By all accounts, the Red Sox also haven’t dived into talks with any of their other potential free agent, middle-of-the-order hitters — David Ortiz or Victor Martinez — regarding contract extensions, thus far. WEEI.com also reported Monday that Clay Buchholz, who won’t hit arbitration until after the ’11 season, hasn’t begun talks with the Sox regarding a potential extension.

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  • http://www.blshirts.com Rob

    I won’t say I expected Beltre to be this good, but I hoped for a big year and he’s delivered. He’s likely to ask for too much money, but if Ortiz is willing to drop the 12M option and re-sign at 3 x 8M… it may free up enough cash for a 3 x 10M for Beltre. Plus Lowell’s money will be off the books…

  • Didn’t Drink The Kool Aid

    the going rate for top of the line DH’s is about 6mm…so if Ortiz signed for 2 @7mm with a 3rd option year…that is fair…

    No way Beltre signs for less than 12mm a year….and he will want at least 4 years…

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