The Boston Red Sox were interested in Carlos Ruiz, who re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Phillies gave Ruiz a three-year, $26 million deal, a length and price Boston wasn't willing to pay.
The Red Sox have remained in contact with incumbent Jarrod Saltalamacchia, but there are other catching options. Brian McCann seems unlikely due to his search for a five-year contract.
A.J. Pierzynski and Dioner Navarro have drawn initial interest from Boston.