Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Sox have signed the former Dodger closer to a one-year incentive laden deal, with an option for the 2010 season. The deal is worth between $1.5 and $2.5 million guaranteed, and with incentives could go up to $7 million.The deal was completed yesterday after ...
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