If the Phone Don't Ring ...

The N.Y.T. Can't Get In Touch with J.D.

"J. D. Drew could not be reached for comment yesterday. He changed his telephone number or had a problem with his phone service, because the automated message said his number had been disconnected or was not in service.

"I hope Drew�s phone wasn�t disconnected because he couldn�t pay his bill. He is, after all, between contracts.� -- 1.9.07, Murray Chass, New York Times

NY Times: Drew Is a Red Sox in Waiting ... and Waiting

"Boras and Epstein have said in recent weeks that they have to clear up minor contract language. But it doesn�t take five weeks to clear up minor contract language.

"Pressed for an explanation Sunday, Boras said: 'We�re working out medical language that took some additional examination so that both sides would have information. There�s no disagreement here. Theo�s been on vacation. I�ve been working on other contracts. We agreed we would get it done.'

"Epstein said: 'It was a language issue. How serious a language issue? It�s just a language issue.' � -- 1.9.07, Murray Chass, New York Times