"In a response to a request from Tom Hicks," Boras said, "Alex was asked to consider a trade to the Red Sox. Tom Hicks and Alex worked diligently and in cooperation to facilitate an equitable transfer scenario.
"After reviewing the conditions of the transfer, both Alex and Tom Hicks agreed it was best to work together in pursuit of their common goals in the Texas Rangers' organization."
With the A-Rod situation resolved, the Rangers are moving forward to fill some immediate needs for 2004, such as a corner outfielder, utility infielder and, as always, pitching.
General manager John Hart has been talking to potential players over the past few weeks, but most of those talks were contingent on what happened with Rodriguez.
Done deal
Kenny Lofton completed his US$6.2 million, two-year contract with the New York Yankees on Tuesday.
Lofton hit .296 last season for Pittsburgh and the Chicago Cubs with 12 homers, 46 RBIs and 30 steals. He and incumbent Bernie Williams will compete for the center field job in spring training, manager Joe Torre said.
Lofton, 36, gets US$3.1 million in each of the next two seasons, including US$1 million annually that is deferred without interest.
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