Ryan Dempster said Sunday that neck issues which have become tougher to deal with factored into his decision not to pitch in 2014. Dempster has also cited wanting to spend more time with his family as a reason not to pitch this season. The 36-year-old hasn't ruled out the possibility of returning in 2015. The Red Sox will place Dempster on the restricted list, which means they won't have to pay him his $13.25 million salary.