Red Sox, OF Murphy agree to minor league deal


The Boston Red Sox and veteran outfielder David Murphy reportedly reached an agreement on a minor league contract.

A baseball source told ESPN.com that Murphy is traveling to Fort Myers, Fla., for a physical exam and the deal was expected to be official later Monday.

Murphy, 34, will receive a base salary of $2 million if he makes Boston’ s major league roster, according to ESPN.

The Red Sox drafted Murphy with the 17th overall pick in the 2003 draft.

Murphy is a .274 career hitter over 10 seasons with the Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels.

Murphy hit .283 with 10 home runs and 50 RBIs in 132 games with the Indians and Angels last season. He has 104 career homers and 472 RBIs.