The Boston Red Sox made a two-year, $25 million offer to free agent right-hander Ryan Dempster but were turned down by the pitcher and his agent, Craig Landis, according to a source. Dempster is believed to be seeking a three-year deal and reportedly is being wooed by the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers. A source also said Dempster turned down a two-year, $26 million offer from the Kansas City Royals. Boston's offer for Dempster would have paid him $12.5 million per season in 2013 and '14. ESPN.com
shows how valuable starting pitching is ........... also, rumor is he wants to get back to the national league.
He likes the National League, I can't blame him for that, and he wants a three year deal, can't blame him for that. At least he is sticking to his guns.