Don't let the calendar fool you. Only a week remains before the Red Sox lose their exclusive negotiating rights with their free agents, including Pedro Martinez , Jason Varitek , Derek Lowe , and Orlando Cabrera . But the chances of the Sox signing any of the players before their window of exclusivity closes Thursday appear remote. (Full article: 586 words)

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