nWith the closer’s spot filled, Bloom will continue to prioritize the team’s other areas of need this winter, which include acquiring a catcher and adding another starting pitcher.","type":"text"}],"relativeSiteUrl":"/news/kenley-jansen-red-sox-deal","contentType":"news","subHeadline...
The @RedSox got one of the best closers of his generation. pic.twitter.com/disomnK87U— MLB (@MLB) December 13, 2022 Before signing his name on the dotted line, Jansen said he spoke with Red Sox outfielder Kiké Hernández; the two were teammates in Los Angeles for six seasons. Jans...
2013 World Series: Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals Turn to Dominating Closers (Posted 2013-10-23 16:06:20)Svrluga, Barry
Why? Do the math: There are 30 teams in baseball, so only 30 possible full-time closers at any given time, and saves represent one-tenth of the standard Rotisserie scoring. That's why the Astros' mix of longtime setup men -- Luke Greg...
The outfielder played four seasons with Boston, and this was the number he wore in his rookie year of 1943. No other Sox player has worn 82. 83: Eric Gagne One of the most dominant closers in Dodgers history, Gagne struggled after his late-season trade to the Red Sox in 2007. But ...