Erik Bedard to the Sox is coming more of a reality

BOSTON -- With Boston Red Sox concerns mounting over pitcher Clay Buchholz, despite manager Terry Francona's statements to the contrary, the team's search for pitching help has expanded to include a left-hander who hasn't pitched in a month because of a sprained left knee.And given what the Colorado Rockies want for right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, Seattle left-hander Erik Bedard may be the most likely candidate, according to a major league source familiar with talks between the Mariners and Red Sox.Bedard is scheduled to pitch Friday night in Seattle against the Tampa Bay Rays, his first start since June 27, when he went seven innings against the Atlanta Braves, allowing four hits and three runs. The next day, Bedard went on the disabled list because of his injured knee.

Erik Bedard is a pretty darn good pitcher when healthy but HEALTH is always the question with him and I just hope the Sox don't have to give too much for him to make him apart of the this team for the home stretch.