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Josh Beckett, Red Sox Agree On Four-Year Contract Extension

by Randy Booth
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Red Sox Lock Josh Beckett Up For Four More Years
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According to the Boston Globe, the Red Sox and Josh Beckett have agreed on a four-year contract extension worth $68 million.

Beckett struggled in the opener for the Red Sox on Sunday night, but he has been one of Boston’s most consistent starters since 2007. Beckett went 17-6 with a 3.86 ERA last season.

A press conference to announce the deal is scheduled for 3 p.m.

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