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David Price on Opting Out of Red Sox Contract: 'Why Would I Think About That?'

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With a chance to opt out of his current contract and hit free agency this winter, David Price appears to be in it for the long haul with the Boston Red Sox.

The veteran southpaw was recently asked if he plans to test the open market after this season, and he made it clear that he doesn't see a point in doing so.

"Why would I think about that?" Price said, per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. "... Go to a lesser team. For what? Why would I leave here to go to a team that's not as good as this team?