One of the biggest issues for the Sox this season has been the bullpen. They have the 21st ranked bullpen ERA in baseball and are 18-27 in one-run games.
They simply haven't been able to win games late, and a major factor in that is their suspect bullpen. Their relievers put way too many hitters on base and aren't good enough to pitch through troubles.
Fixing the pen will be a challenge. They're stuck with some guys that struggled this year and finding dependable relievers isn't easy. However, there are some things they can do to try to improve their performance.
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Returning players
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There are some pluses and minuses with the players that are likely to return in the bullpen.
On the bright side, left-handed fire-baller Matt Thornton will be back. Thornton has been their best ...
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Article written by Joe Slowik
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