Morning Sports Update: Red Sox reportedly in the mix for Jonathan Lucroy – Boston.com
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Patriots camp is underway, the Celtics sign five players, and the Red Sox might not be done dealing. Those stories and more to start your Thursday.
Bill Belichick says Patriots’ priority is preparing Jimmy Garoppolo to start Week 1: “Tom will return as the starting quarterback when he comes back,” Belichick said Wednesday. (Boston.com)
The #Brewers Jonathan Lucroy talks are intensifying. Offers getting more serious. Momentum building toward a trade by the deadline.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) July 27, 2016
#Rangers, #Indians, #Astros, #Mets, #Redsox have been mentioned in Lucroy mix. And believe it or not, there appears to be a “mystery team.”
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) July 27, 2016
Red Sox lose 4-3 to Tigers on Miguel Cabrera’s 9th-inning homer: Miguel Cabrera hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning that skipped off the top of the wall and into Boston’s bullpen, lifting the Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Red Sox on Wednesday for a three-game sweep. (Boston.com)
Celtics sign five players: The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed free agent guard/forward Gerald Green, re-signed center Tyler Zeller and signed 2016 NBA draft picks forward Jaylen Brown, guard Demetrius Jackson and forward Ben Bentil. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. (Celtics.com)
New Bruin David Backes making the rounds in Boston: Decked out in his freshly minted No. 42 Bruins sweater, David Backes was in full meet-and-greet mode Wednesday, patting heads, scratching bellies, and shaking paws with the many dogs up for adoption as he made the rounds at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. (Boston Globe)
Fitzpatrick, Jets agree on one-year deal: The New York Jets and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick ended their five-month contract dispute Wednesday. The two sides finalized a one-year, $12 million contract on the eve of the team’s first training camp practice, sources told ESPN. (ESPN.com)
Julian Edelman facing paternity suit: Julian Edelman is facing a paternity suit filed in L.A. by a Swedish model who says the Patriots receiver is the father of her unborn baby. (Boston Globe)
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