Red Sox Notes: Ross, Jackson, Payroll

The Red Sox freed up some spending room last week by sending Marco Scutaro to Colorado, and today it was reported that the club has made offers to both Roy Oswalt and Edwin Jackson.  Here's the latest on the BoSox.. The Red Sox are in the process of “exploring everything” with regards to freeing up a spot on the 40-man roster after signing Cody Ross, a team source tells Alex Speier of WEEI.com.  At the moment, the source says, there’s no sense that the team will consider a “significant” move with regards to its roster.  The most straightforward way to make room for the club might be to deal one of their many out-of-options pitchers.  Boston is also carrying six outfielders on their 40-man roster. According to a major league source, the Red Sox are more likely to address their starting rotation needs through free agency than via a trade, writes Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald.  Lauber also spoke to Scott Boras who declined to confirm the Red Sox's reported offer ...