Red Sox sign Casey

Sean Casey has agreed to a one-year deal to play for the Red Sox in 2008. The contract is valued at $800,000, according to the Boston Globe. Like all deals these days, this one won’t be finalized unless Casey passes his physical.

Though he doesn’t provide the versatility of Brad Wilkerson (who signed a deal with the Mariners), Casey is a solid buy for the money. Given the players that are still out there, I think the Red Sox made the right decision by signing Casey.

He will backup Youkilis at first base, and should provide a solid left handed bat off the bench. He batted .296 for the Tigers in 2007, with a .353 OBP and .393 SLG.

By all reports, he’s an excellent teammate, and he should fit in well in Boston.