Red hot stove

Bronson Arroyo signed a three-year contract that will pay him between $11 million and $12 million. The refreshing part is that Arroyo did so against the advice of his agent, who advised him to pursue more money through arbitration.

In additon, the Sox reportedly have reached a deal to acquire outfielder Coco Crisp of the Indians as part of a three-team deal and have their sights set on Alex Gonzalez to play short. Hey, someone has to bat ninth.

For a peek at the new-look Sox, click here.

But the biggest news out of Fenway is the return of Theo Epstein to the team. So much for that "enormous sense of pride and satisfaction" in the co-GM arrangement, eh Larry?