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Found December 19, 2011 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Mark Melancon,  Kelly Shoppach,  Nick Punto,  Hanley Ramirez
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox,  Miami Marlins

Last week, Ben Cherington finally tinkered with the Red Sox roster, trading for reliever Mark Melancon and signing catcher Kelly Shoppach and infielder Nick Punto. But the general manager may have flashier moves in store, having reportedly contacted the Marlins to inquire about Hanley Ramirez. If the deal remains on the table --- and Ramirez doesn't accept a position change to third base -- who could the Red Sox include in a package for the 2009 National League batting champ? If it comes to fruition, would Ramirez be the answer? If not, what do these new acquisitions bring to the...
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