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The price for Toronto’s Scott Downs is way too high

July 28, 2010 – 12:05 pm

According a number of baseball trade deadline rumor reports, like this one from the New York Post,Toronto is asking the Red Sox for either Casey Kelly or Jose Igelesias in a trade for set up man Scott Downs That’s way too much for a set up man.  Yes, the Sox bullpen is a mess other [...]

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Second season starts TONIGHT

October 1, 2008 – 9:17 am

No more fooling around… The defense of the 2007 World Series trophy truly begins with game 1 against Anaheim. This won’t be easy.  But it can be done.  The Sox have a team that can play with anyone, so it’s just a matter of executing the game plans. So how do they beat the Angels? [...]

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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 [...]

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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 not duplicating his [...]

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