Yes, the Red Sox plan to explore a long-term deal with lefthander Garrett Crochet this offseason, and yes, Crochet is open to that conversation. But he’s not the only player with whom the Red Sox are likely to pursue discussions about an extended stay in Boston.

Duran was the only arbitration-eligible player the Red Sox didn't settle with on Thursday. The post How far apart Red Sox, Jarren Duran reportedly were in arbitration figure submissions appeared first on Boston.

Jarren Duran was one of the most dynamic players on the Boston Red Sox last season, but it looks like the two sides will head to salary arbitration this winter over $500,000.

* Salary arbitration, by definition, can be a nasty business. In holding the line contractually, teams present their case to an arbiter and aren’t afraid to be highly critical of the player and highlight his shortcomings as they make their case.

The Boston Red Sox agreed to one-year deals with three of their starting pitchers on Thursday to avoid arbitration, as they signed Tanner Houck for $3.95 million, Garrett Crochet for $3.8 million and Kutter Crawford for $2.