Closer problem solved? ESPN is reporting that an announcement could be made after today's exhibition game against the Phillies that Jonathan Papelbon is indeed headed back into the bullpen. I'm not sure who would be the fifth starter, but there's no denying Papelbon's value closing out games. He would be a definite boon in the biggest question mark the Sox face this spring.
A-Rod to Boston? The Yankees are saying they have no intention of extending A-Rod's contract and will not enter a bidding war with other teams if he decides to opt out of his contract after this season. Mike Lowell's contract is up at the end of the year, and the Sox will be looking for a third-baseman. Chances are A-Rod will not play for the Sox and may even wish to change back to his natural shortstop position, but a boy can dream, right?Trade possibility null? The Phillies have been
shopping starter Jon Lieber all spring, and yesterday announced that Lieber would start the season in the bullpen. Well it wasn't long before Freddy Garcia hurt his right bicep, leaving the Phillies with no choice but to slot Lieber back into the rotation. True, the Sox have previously said that they were not interested in picking up Lieber, but that was before this business about moving Papelbon back into the bullpen began to heat up again today.
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