The latest rumor is that Edwin Jackson is looking to sign just a one year deal, because the 3 year deals that are being offered aren't for that much. So, he will sign a 1 year deal and hit the market again next year.
This, according to multiple sources, is great news for the Red Sox. They have offered him a 1 year $6 million deal (I think they will have to give him $8 million to get him), and the other teams that are interested aren't playoff contenders (Orioles), so according to them the Red Sox have the best shot right now.
As I have said before, Jackson is no ace, but he is an inning eater that would be a perfect fit in a rotation that really needs that. Since the Red Sox would just need him to be the 4/5 starter I think it would be a perfect fit.
Sox rotation if they sign Jackson:
Lester
Beckett
Buchholz
Jackson
Bard
On top of that you will have Dice-K back in July, so if Bard doesn't work out you can slide him in there, plus all those guys to signed to minor league deals (Cook, ect). I would feel 100% better about this season with Jackson on the team and Aceves back in that bullpen.