Red Sox sign ex-Mariner Mike Cameron

Published 10:40 am Wednesday, December 16, 2009

BOSTON — Outfielder Mike Cameron has signed a two-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.

The three-time Gold Glove winner was introduced at a morning news conference on Wednesday. The deal for the free agent is worth a reported $7 million to $8 million a season.

The team also scheduled a 10:30 a.m. PDT news conference with right-hander John Lackey, the top pitcher on the free agent market. Lackey agreed to a five-year deal worth $16 million to $17.5 million a season.

Cameron, who batted .250 with 24 homers and 70 RBI for Milwaukee last year, could replace left fielder Jason Bay in the outfield if Bay, a free agent, signs elsewhere as expected. Cameron played only center field for the Brewers last season.