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Found January 23, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Cody Ross,  Marco Scutaro,  Roy Oswalt,  John Lackey,  Daisuke Matsuzaka
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox,  San Francisco Giants,  Colorado Rockies,  Philadelphia Phillies
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The Red Sox are positioned for another major acquisition. By trading shortstop Marco Scutaro to Colorado, the Red Sox shed $6 million off the books, a move that may make once again make them buyers in the free-agent market. With the financial flexibility, it's plausible that general manager Ben Cherington will increase his pursuit of pitcher Roy Oswalt. The veteran is reportedly seeking a one-year deal in the ballpark of $8 million that could offset the losses of John Lackey and Daisuke Matsuzaka. Although Oswalt would bolster Boston's pitching, does he address the team's most significant need? Or would the...
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