WEEI.com's Alex Speier has been told by "multiple major league teams that have been involved in the sweepstakes" that the Red Sox are the favorite to sign Cuban outfielder Rusney Castillo.
Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com is hearing the same thing, saying the Red Sox are "optimistic" about landing Castillo. Speier notes that terms have not been agreed to yet and at last check Castillo was still in "active" talks with multiple clubs. However, it's sounding like it's only a matter of time before he signs with Boston. CBS Sports' Jon Heyman has reported previously that Castillo wants to play in the majors this season, but the out-of-contention Red Sox would seem less likely to push him to make his debut this year.
Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com is hearing the same thing, saying the Red Sox are "optimistic" about landing Castillo. Speier notes that terms have not been agreed to yet and at last check Castillo was still in "active" talks with multiple clubs. However, it's sounding like it's only a matter of time before he signs with Boston. CBS Sports' Jon Heyman has reported previously that Castillo wants to play in the majors this season, but the out-of-contention Red Sox would seem less likely to push him to make his debut this year.