BOSTON -- Prospective new owners for the Boston Red Sox mean an uncertain future for general manager Dan Duquette. On Monday, Duquette said he hasn't talked with the new owners about his future.

Duquette ducked any discussion of what role he might play if and when the team shifts hands to the group led by John Henry, who offered $660 million for the team. The deal must still be approved by major league owners and is being looked at by state Attorney General Thomas Reilly.

"As far as the ownership change goes, we'll just have to see how that goes," Duquette said in a conference call. "I'm looking forward to working with John Henry and Tom Werner and (incoming team president) Larry Lucchino."

Duquette discussed a busy offseason that's seen the team sign several free agents, notably outfielder Johnny Damon. But the topic turned to his future.

Lucchino, the former president of the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres, will take over as the team's president and chief executive officer, has said there will be changes in the Red Sox front office. He also said the new owners will inherit some employees with contractual protection. Duquette wouldn't say if he's one of them.

"I'm looking forward to working with the team," he said. "I do have two years on my contract."