With Jonathon Papelbon donning a Phillies uniform next year, Red Sox nation is well aware that restructuring the bullpen is an area of concern this off-season. Some thought Joe Nathan was a prime target to fill the closer void, but he is now off to Texas. So, this leaves the Red Sox with some questions to answer: Is Daniel Bard ready to take over? Will Bobby Jenks be ready to go by the time spring training rolls around? Does the front office look outside the organization for its next closer? Well, here are some possible free agent relievers you could see in Boston next season.
Possible Free Agent Targets:
Ryan Madson- With Papelbon off the market, Madson is viewed by many as the top closer available. He’s younger than Bell, has better stuff, played in a hitter’s friendly park and has already displayed the ability to close out games in a tough environment. Make no mistake he would be the best fit for the Sox. However as Ben Cherington stated after the Papelbon signing, long term con...
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PLAYERS:
Daniel Bard,
Bobby Jenks,
Ryan Madson,
Mariano Rivera,
Heath Bell,
Adrian Gonzalez,
Don Mattingly,
Francisco Cordero,
Matt Capps,
Brad Lidge,
Huston Street,
Rafael Betancourt
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies
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