"As a journalist, it's not my place to editorialize. I'm here to objectively divide the facts into categories of good and evil, then you make up your own minds."
Let's be honest. While he could potentially be replacement-level, Joel Pineiro is hardly an ideal solution as a closer. With that in mind:
Propose a trade for a closer that would make sense for both teams.
"Objective" Criteria
- This means no David Murphy for Chad Cordero proposals (not sure Murphy is 'toolsy' enough for Bowden anyway)
- Take short-term and long-term views into account. (Surely one of Bryce Cox or Craig Hansen will work out)
- Probable targets include Chad Cordero, Brian Fuentes, and Akinori Otsuka. Bonus points for unorthodox but equally sensible choices.
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Can't pimp it enough. On the docket: Ira Flagstead (Check out those OF assist totals) and Roy Johnson (woohoo OF arms!).
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SI's John Donovan interviews Sean Forman, creator of B-R.com. Most important part is that he's a Red Sox fan.
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A-Rod may or may not opt-out, but even more interesting? Journalist OUT! I will say that though I don't like A-Rod, reporters should probably have kept from questioning A-Rod during a function primarily for kids.
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Bets are AWESOME. Somewhere, a Sox fan and a Yankee fan are making a similar bet, with the names Derek Jeter and Curt Schilling. The best part?
"I think I kind of represent all Bears fans," he said. "Not that I'm saying they're all idiots like me,"I'll see you all later.