Justin Masterson looked like the guy we need in the bull pen yesterday. For 2 and 2/3 he dominated Seattle (I know it is Seattle) hitters. Lefties or righties it did not matter.
The Sox desperately need a reliable set up man to get the game to Jonathon Papelbon. Manny Delcarmen has recently looked like Calvin Schiraldi reincarnated. Craig Hansen was downright scary yesterday. In an interview the other day, Epstein said the team will not be a major player in the upcoming trade deadline. Brian Fuentes, Damaso Marte, Ron Mahay (remember him?) and whatever other reliever that is available will cost, in Theo's mind, too much. A report had the Rockies asking for Buchholz straight up for Fuentes. No thanks.
So we look within the organization. The first step was to convert Masterson from starter to reliever. He looked very comfortable yesterday. An Internet report said the team was going to do the same to highly thought of prospect Michael Bowden. Both Bowden and Masterson face an uphill battle staying in the starting rotation this year. Bartolo Colon has begun throwing again after hurting his back during an inter league game.
The In Theo We Trust Society likes this idea. Let's not overpay for something that we may already have in the minors.
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