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Sox Post-Ortiz Formula Still Working

June 4, 2008 – 10:51 pm

And on the second night of the Papi-less part of the 2008 Red Sox season, the formula of good starting pitching and improved bullpen work continues to result in wins.
All three of the key setup pitchers - Delcarmen, Hansen, and Okajima - pitched scoreless innings.  If there is anything to pick on, its that Beckett [...]

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And on the first day of the Papi-less part of the 2008 season…

June 4, 2008 – 2:14 pm

…the sox did it right.
They received 6 innings of solid pitching from Justin Masterson.  Manny Delcarmen and Craig Hansen took care of the middle relief.  Even JD Drew stepped up his production.
All of these elements would appear to be parts of the formula for success for Red Sox team without David Ortiz in the [...]

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Bye Bye Julian - What dumping Tavarez means for the Sox

May 12, 2008 – 2:12 pm

Sox just designated Julian Tavarez for assignment.  Most unique thing this means is chances of a pitcher rolling the ball to first place to get an out have pretty much dropped to zero.
But it also means Sox are going to give Craig Hansen a serious shot.  Most obvious thing to do with Sean Casey coming [...]

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Previewing 2008: The Bullpen

March 31, 2008 – 12:08 pm

Don’t expect Hideki Okajima to repeat his 2007 season. He’ll be solid, but last year he came out of nowhere to be lights out. Hitters will adjust this season and how Okie adjusts will determine his success this year. I expect him be a solid contributor and setup man to Papelbon, but [...]

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