Now the Yankees can't force him to shave that ugly chin beard.
The Red Sox and Josh Beckett are close to an agreement on a contract extension worth $70 million over four years. It is expected to be announced next week, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.
Combine this news with the fact that Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb is further behind in rehabbing his right shoulder than anyone expected, and now the once stacked 2011 free agent class of talented pitchers whittles down to Cliff Lee.
With no other major options other than Lee on the market, ...
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