But nope. Ever since the Sox parted ways with Terry Francona and then saw Theo Epstein depart for the Chicago Cubs, things have been pretty quiet in Boston.
In fact, they've been too quiet. Considering the Sox have quite a few holes they still need to fill, that's not a good thing.
To be sure, Nick Punto and Kelly Shoppach are good additions, and you have to tip your cap to Ben Cherington for the Mark Melancon trade. All three new additions will help the Sox in 2012, and hopefully beyond as well.
But the team's biggest needs remain unfilled. The starting rotation consists of Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, Clay Buchholz and two question marks, a replacement for Jonathan Papelbon has not yet been found and it would be a good idea for the Sox to add a right-handed bat they can use in the outfield.
To these ends, ...
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