The Red Sox wouldn't miss Carl Everett as much now that they have Tony Clark to hit in the fifth spot. (AP File Photo)

Rays would take Everett, at a price Eyeing a chance to keep Carl Everett near his home, the Red Sox have been trying to find a place for their controversial center fielder with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Major League Baseball sources said yesterday. The Devil Rays have offered to take Everett, but the price would be steep for the Sox. Boston not only would have to eat much of the $17 million balance on Everett's contract through 2003 but would have to accept aging slugger Greg Vaughn and his $17 million salary through the same period.

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DECEMBER 4
Rays open to Everett - but at a price
One Sox bid said to top $370 million

DECEMBER 2
Little-known partners key to Red Sox sale
SporTView: NESN is deal's real diamond
Will McDonough: Yawkey Way: Bring in best, not richest

NOVEMBER 30
At least 6 groups bid on Sox
Red Sox bring in Wallace
Shaughnessy: Time has come for him to own up
Bailey: Hollywood Tom

NOVEMBER 29
Sox bids due today; sale may take weeks

NOVEMBER 28
Selig cites baseball's debts
Marlin owner: bigger fish to buy
Times Co. joins bid for Sox

NOVEMBER 27
Bidders for Sox draw more investors
McGrory: Park the Sox on his lots
Vennochi: The battle to own the Sox