Multiple reports have it that the Red Sox made a four-year, $60 million offer to left fielder Jason Bay, though general manager Theo Epstein has not confirmed that. But if the Sox don't retain Bay, the main power-hitting outfielder available is Matt Holliday, who is represented by Scott Boras. (Boston Globe) Comment

Vernon Gholston is 24 games into his NFL career, and he has yet to record a sack. How is that possible? Here's the troubling part: Gholston's lack of progress isn't surprising to some in the organization. Now we're hearing he wasn't a popular choice to begin with. Opinions in the draft room were mixed on Gholston, but the Jets picked him because then-coach Eric Mangini lobbied hard, according to multiple sources. "That one's on Eric," one source said. (New York Daily News) Comment

Phoenix Coyotes general manager Don Maloney plans on travelling to San Antonio Friday to scout 47-year-old defenseman Chris Chelios, who will be lining up with the Chicago Wolves. "He's there, he's savvy and he's in great shape," Maloney said. "(But) I don't know. The pace of the NHL game is so quick." The Coyotes have not talked with Chelios yet. (Toronto Sun) Comment