The Red Sox locked up a major piece of their future, agreeing to terms with former No. 1 overall prospect Roman Anthony on an eight-year, $130 million contract with escalators that could increase the overall value to $230 million.

An hour and a half before first pitch, Roman Anthony walked around Fenway Park in a blue checkered suit rather than his normal batting practice attire. A special occasion calls for something fancier than baseball pants,

The Red Sox had tried and failed to get Roman Anthony signed to a contract extension in the spring. When they tried again in the last week, it came together surpri