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Former Red Sox closer Lee Smith elected to Hall of Fame - The Boston Globe
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Former Cards closer Lee Smith, an early king of saves, elected to Hall of Fame
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Little Things Stand Out About Baseball's Best - The New York Times
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Get to know Mo: Life & Times of the great closer
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Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57
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Wheeler deals, Phillies power past D-backs for 3-2 NLCS lead
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Strider becomes first 15-game winner, leads Braves over Giants 5-1, Sports
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Lee Smith – Society for American Baseball Research
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At quarter pole, Red Sox have closer mentality, Sports
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Fenway Park - Wikipedia
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2023 ZiPS Projections: Boston Red Sox
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Milwaukee Brewers: Josh Hader's spot secured as one of MLB's best relievers
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The Cooperstown case for Lee Smith
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