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Found January 18, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Vicente Padilla,  Carlos Silva,  Aaron Cook,  Justin Germano
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox

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During the past two weeks, the Red Sox have signed pitchers Carlos Silva, Aaron Cook, Justin Germano and Vicente Padilla -- each of whom barely contributed last season -- to minor league deals. The four veteran castoffs comprise of unorthodox crew of pitching candidates. Injuries hindered Padilla and Cook last season. Ineffectiveness ended Germano’s year in Cleveland. Silva never managed to make an appearance, let alone a start, in 2011. The oldest of the four signees, Padilla could have the greatest upside. After undergoing season-ending neck surgery last summer, the 34-year-old dazzled in the Nicaraguan Winter Leagues, reaching the mid-90s...
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