J.T. Snow a Red Sock

Snow in Boston's forecast

Playing first for the Giants in the 2002 World Series, J.T. Snow hit .407 with a home run and four RBIs in the seven-game series.

BOSTON (AP) -- J.T. Snow and the Boston Red Sox reached a preliminary agreement on a $2 million US, one-year contract.

Snow must pass a physical before the deal can be finalized, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Friday on the condition of anonymity.

Snow, a 37-year-old first baseman who spent the past nine seasons with San Francisco, is likely to share playing time with Kevin Youkilis. A career .268 hitter and known for good defence, Snow also has played for the California Angels and New York Yankees in 14 major league seasons.

His best offensive season came in 1997, his first year with the Giants, when he hit .281 with 28 home runs and 104 RBIs.

Snow's deal, which was first reported by ESPN.com, does not contain any provisions for performance bonuses.

Red Sox spokesman Peter Chase said the team had no official comment on Snow.