The Closer

[prowler1971]

Papelbon to return as closer

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Red Sox announced a resolution to their much-discussed closer dilemma with a retro decision following Thursday's exhibition game against the Phillies: Jonathan Papelbon will return to the role he was so masterful in a year ago.

Julian Tavarez, who did a solid job in the rotation when given the chance in September, will take Papelbon's starting slot.

I like Papelbon as the Closer. I imagine Tavarez is keeping the 5th spot warm for Lester.

Comments

[yehoshua.livejournal.com]

That's certainly how I read this. Tavarez has the job only as long as he's not a liability to the team, at which time he's gone and we have a few good options in the pipeline already.