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Ryan Sweeney's Skill Set Fits Well in Fenway Park, Red Sox' Current Right-Field Options Could Be Good Enough

Found January 03, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Andrew Bailey,  Ryan Sweeney
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox

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Andrew Bailey may have headlined the Red Sox' recent trade with the Athletics, but Ryan Sweeney could be a name Sox fans begin to hear more as the season approaches. Sweeney, who also arrived from Oakland in the deal, is one of the players who could be fighting for playing time in right field this season. General manager Ben Cherington spoke very highly of Sweeney's skill set, saying that the 26-year-old can play solid defense and has the ability to go the other way, meaning he could leave a few dents on the Green Monster in 2012. Cherington also discussed...
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