Lucchino viewing free agency with 'skepticism'

Boston's recent big-ticket free-agent signings have not worked out as planned. John Lackey's second year of a five-year, $82.5 million contract was a colossal disappointment (12-12, 6.41 ERA) and ended with him needing Tommy John surgery. And Carl Crawford's first season of a seven-year, $142 million deal was a major letdown, as well (.255 average, 11 homers, 56 RBIs).