The Red Sox have been very aggressive this off-season making it one of the most memorable off-seasons in recent memory. Theo Epstein stressed that the bullpen needed work and he went out and got some big names such as Bobby Jenks and Matt Albers. Although they signed Lenny DiNardo to a minor league deal and have Felix Doubront as the lefties in the pen, Epstein must pull the trigger on one more arm that is left handed. Rumors have been swirling around Brian Fuentes coming to the Sox which would be a great fit if he is willing to be in a set up role and take less years and money. Fuentes wants a three-year deal in the vicinity of 15 million. Fuentes was tough to watch every time he faced the Red Sox usually walking hitters left and right, but his numbers do not lie. Fuentes posted a 4-1 record with an ERA of 2.81. He had 47 punchouts and 24 saves. He is a lefty specialist that will fit in very nicely with the Red Sox. Lefties had a miniscule .128 average, 0 home runs, and only five RBIs in 47 total at-bats in 2010. Theo, I say you open the checkbook one more time because this could be the final piece to the puzzle for a parade in Copley Square in 2011.
Agreed. I thought from the beginning of the hot stove season the Sox needed a good left handed reliever. A reliable lefty like Fuentes, could pitch in the 7th and 8th innings of games which will take some pressure off of Daniel Bard. It also gives them the luxury of having a guy they can turn to late in the game against big left handed bats, ie Robinson Cano.
ReplyDeleteYea I been hoping we make that happen this off season too. . .I remember him struggling against the sox, however the sox are one of the best teams at taking pitches, forcing pitches to work and drawing walks year after year. Plus his would have much less weight to carry for the sox than the twins.
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