Tony Massarotti: well, that could be an issue of semantics. if you ask me if any REAL negotiations have taken place yet, i'd have to say no...

Tony Massarotti: one thing about yesterday's reports: where negotiations start is irrelevant. it's where they finish. we've known for a long time that the sox are reluctant to make any commitment beyond two years, regardless of whether they have offered one year or not. initial offer really doesn't mean much...

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