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Will the real Fernando Cabrera please stand up? Is it the Cabrera, who from 2006-08, posted a minor league ERA of 1.12? Or is it the Cabrera who, during the same period, had a major league ERA of 5.92? "I don't look at stats and I don't know what his stats were (last season) with the Orioles," said Pawtucket Red Sox pitching coach Rich Sauveur of the team's closer. "I can only go on what I've seen this year. To me, this kid can pitch in the big leagues right now. "I'm sure his name has been thrown around (prior to the non-waiver trade deadline) by teams looking for help. The kid has done a very, very nice job for us in Pawtucket." Once Daniel Bard was recalled by Boston, the 27-year-old Cabrera slid into the closer's role and has been nearly flawless. Through August 7, Cabrera was 20-for-20 in save opportunities. Overall, he was 0-3 with 20 saves, a 1.69 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 48 innings. He even earned a save i...
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