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Alan Embree re-signs with the Red Sox

But before you all start worrying, at least it's just a minor league deal with a non-roster invite to camp for Alan Embree.  Presumably he'll be joining the ranks of relievers still fighting for a bullpen spot- which probably include Scott Atchison, Brian Shouse, Boof Bonser, and Fabio Castro.  

Last year, before his season was ended with an injury, the 40-year old posted a frightening 1:1 BB:K ratio and an ERA of 5.84.  Although it was a small sample size (24.6 innings), he was actually significantly less effective against lefties than righties in 2009.

Probably ends up being a "thanks for 2004" minor league signing where he won't see time in the big leagues, but then bullpens are erratic and who knows, he may end up getting a chance and contributing this year.

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MLB NEEDZ A SALARY CAP11 Tryin to buy tittles!!11

Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by CasanovaWong on Mar 20, 2010 11:52 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Ha ha ha

Galactus does as he pleases. Because Galactus is drunk.

I have a five-tool player in my pants.

ACTUALLY, advanced metrics show that that wasn't "premature".

by Bloggy on Mar 21, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

there's Castro

Though he may have lost his chance ealier in ST- which is sad because I like his numbers a lot. Atchison is also very effective against lefties, so he can be competing for that same spot.

by wolf9309 on Mar 20, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know its a depth singing

but why in the world does it have to be Embree? Dustin Richardson in 10’!

by ritz on Mar 21, 2010 1:26 AM EDT reply actions  

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