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Stu · 03-06-2006, 07:23 PM

It should be interesting to see what they do with Papelbon. They want him to start, but don't want him to throw 200 innings. I can see him in the bullpen at some point, but I'd try to stay away from having him start in AAA, then move to the MLB bullpen. Either way, I'd be surprised to see him on the 25 man roster until the end of April.

Remember, Adam Stern needs 18 days on the 25 man, so we will likely carry 5 outfielders until he can be sent down. With all the off days over the first month it makes sense to only carry 10 pitchers, which leaves Papelbon as the odd man out even if you trade a starter and give Vermilyea back to the Jays.

03-06-2006, 07:23 PM	#91
Stu All Star OVR: 24 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 7,924	Re: Boston Red Sox - 2006 It should be interesting to see what they do with Papelbon. They want him to start, but don't want him to throw 200 innings. I can see him in the bullpen at some point, but I'd try to stay away from having him start in AAA, then move to the MLB bullpen. Either way, I'd be surprised to see him on the 25 man roster until the end of April. Remember, Adam Stern needs 18 days on the 25 man, so we will likely carry 5 outfielders until he can be sent down. With all the off days over the first month it makes sense to only carry 10 pitchers, which leaves Papelbon as the odd man out even if you trade a starter and give Vermilyea back to the Jays. __________________ Sim Gaming Network