The Boston Red Sox have designated shortstop Julio Lugo for assignment, this according to Rod Bradford of WEEI.com
The Sox will now have 10 days to assign Lugo's contract to another major or minor league team, either via trade or waivers.
Lugo name was recently brought up in trade rumors, but his $10 million price tag makes him virtually impossible to deal.
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