Red Sox, Mets Express Interest In John Lackey

The Red Sox expressed preliminary interest in free agent starter John Lackey this week at the GM Meetings, according to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald.  Additionally, David Lennon of Newsday says Mets GM Omar Minaya spoke to Lackey's agent on the phone.  There's no cost to express interest, so why not?

The Mariners, Rangers, Brewers, and Yankees have been linked to Lackey in various reports.  Earlier this week, ESPN's Jerry Crasnick polled 20 baseball people, and the Yankees, Mets, and Angels were seen as the most likely to sign him.  Lackey's agent told Brewers GM Doug Melvin that his client is open to any club.