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Old 09-29-2011, 06:08 PM   #26
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I think Bard showed this year that he isn't ready to be a closer. He's been bad on the road, and he was pretty miserable overall in the last 2 months of the season. Although it sounds like it's mostly mental so the ability is there.

Papelbon rebounded from 2010. He didn't allow a run from July 17 until September 20, then he blew two games including last night. If Pap isn't re-signed next season it'll be because he and the front office don't see eye-to-eye on a new contract. I think he wants 4 years if I remember correctly.
Agree. Red Sox have to at least be somewhat competitive in the bidding war for him because Bard basically went south in progression and even when he was good this season, he still had issues with HRs and bad hits.

2nd year in a row where the bullpen caused too many problems especially once the final month occurred.


I got Phillies vs Tigers as the favorites for the WS although I could see the Phillies get eliminated in a shock against the Cardinals.
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