http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3703497/NEW ORLEANS - Alex Rodriguez on Thursday said he expected to be back in Texas this season. That statement seems to becoming truer each day.
The Boston Herald reported that the Red Sox and Rangers have broken off talks and Boston has resumed discussions on a contract extension with current shortstop Nomar Garciaparra.
The news comes days after the Red Sox and Garciaparra’s camp exchanged harsh words, each side accusing the other of dishonesty and infidelity.
Garciaparra is signed for next season at a salary of $11.5 million in the final installment of a seven-year, $45.25 million contract. The Herald said there was no indication as to whether the Red Sox were still willing to offer Garciaparra the four-year, $60 million proposal the player rejected in spring training but that both sides were talking again. The Herald said there is still the very real possibility that the Red Sox could trade Garciaparra, but for now it seems as if they are negotiating exclusively for the purpose of keeping him.
Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks confirmed to the Herald Friday night that he and Boston counterpart John Henry have decided to shelve talks on the blockbuster deal that would lead to the swap of Manny Ramirez for Rodriguez. The owners agreed to explore other options over the weekend at baseball's annual winter meetings and then speak again early next week after the meetings if their respective needs aren't filled, the newspaper said.
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