The MLB free-agent market is even more stagnant than it was a year ago. The Red Sox are reportedly sitting out the relief-pitching market until free agent Craig Kimbrel’s situation changes, though the team made an internal move on Friday, avoiding salary arbitration with right-hander Heath Hembree by signing him to a reported $1.3 million deal.
There was something for those eager to have the hot stove come off a meek simmer, though. One former stud Red Sox reliever came off the board when Andrew Miller agreed to a two-year contract with the St.