Sox Notes: Will Beckett be Re-Signed?

In this edition of the Boston Red Sox Weekly Post we ask a question that could affect the franchise for years to come: Do the Sox plan on bringing back Josh Beckett beyond 2010? With Jon Lester and John Lackey already wrapped up for the foreseeable future, giving Beckett (who will turn 30 this May) a similar deal to those guys would seem to guarantee Boston a formidable rotation for years to come. That is, of course, if Beckett could stay healthy for the life of his deal, something that is clearly a concern for Theo Epstein and company. Are the odds of Clay Buchholz or Casey Kelly (to name two) becoming a legit top 3 starter over the next few years better than the odds of Beckett staying healthy for the life of a 4-year extension? If the Red Sox determine the answer is yes, it's safe to assume they will get all they can out of Beckett this coming season and then watch him walk when it's through.....Also this week: The Red Sox announced their non-roster invitees for spring training. Along with top prospects Kelly, Lars Anderson and Ryan Kalish, several relief pitchers with major league experience will be attending. This includes Joe Nelson, Brian Shouse and Jorge Sosa.....Is Nomar Garciaparra really retiring? And if so, how will he be remembered in Boston?.....The Spring Training opener is less than a month away!.....these and any other issues regarding our favorite baseball team are open for discussion right here!.....