MLB

Red Sox can't close with Jason Bay. It looks like the contender list for the left fielder is down to 3-4 teams. I still think he will re-up with the Sox. He played well in Boston and it doesn't look like any other team is willing to go way out of their way to get him.
Seattle might add the 5th contract year or push up the cash value of a 4-year deal, particularly if they make no headway with Angels' starter John Lackey. They seem determined to follow up the Chone Figgins signing with another major deal. But selling Bay, who labored in the hell that is Pittsburgh, on Seattle won't be easy.
Are Boston fans wondering how come their hated rivals the Yankees were able to add Curtis Granderson to their championship roster so smoothly while Boston management stumbles around? They should be.
The Mets, as always, are also mentioned in the Bay derby and God knows they could use an outfield upgrade. Left field is a hole right now and right features Braves castoff Jeff Francouer, who looked good for the Mets but has a history of inconsistency.
New York is also in need of a catcher, pitching and maybe a first baseman.
Bay would be a good fit in Atlanta, but the cash-conscious Braves have shown no interest. Ideally they would move Derek Lowe's contract and give that $ to Bay, who could be tremendously productive in lineup with maybe Escobar, Prado and McLouth hitting ahead of him.
The Cards could also figurein if they throw walk away from Matt Holliday. The Boras-client will cost more than Bay but he seems to be the man the Cards want in their lineup.
Right now I say Boston is the likely destination for Bay, with St. Louis being the darkhorse possibility.